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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 1h

#TheTwen2ie5
Day 9:
Yaeji - booboo (2024, US)

Love the moment when she samples herself 2/3rds of the way through & opens herself up, then comes back even harder

Yaeji - booboo (Lyric Video)

YouTube video by Yaeji

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Lumin @screwy.bsky.social · Sep 3

That scene from 1989 Batman where the Joker pulls out a comically long revolver from his trousers, but the revolver is replaced with the aforementioned 32:9 handheld instead

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 13h

It is a tad "Columnist for the Daily Telegraph"

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Day 8:
Miriam Bryant - Dum (2024, Sweden)

I seem to have a disproportionate amount of Swedes in my list so far but they clearly know what they're doing. I don't understand a single word here but, please, inject it directly into my veins

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Dum (Audio video)

YouTube video by Miriam Bryant

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Matt Jones @maffrj.bsky.social · 1d

It's a legal requirement that if this clip ever crops up on your timeline you must take six minutes out of your day to behold the majesty of the Blues Explosion.

Nick Porthole To Hell @nportnell.bsky.social · 1d

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I mean, this or Gary Moore?

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 1d

This is a good listen, could be a UK hip-hop album from anytime in the past 30 years (not a criticism). Anyone from Slough deserves a chance

Bandcamp @bandcamp.com · 2d

UK rapper Joker Starr delivers slice-of-life hip-hop on his latest LP—our Album of the Day. daily.bandcamp.com/album-of-the...

Joker Starr, “Sidenote”

The Slough, UK rapper delivers a hardscrabble record that radiates hope and determination.

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 1d

Bacchae at the National Theatre was a lot of bawdy fun if a tad messy. Works well in the main, and enjoyed all the hip-hopera stylings but it maybe zips through too quick for the tragic elements to hit home properly. Good night out

Pre-show stage at the Olivier Theatre, National Theatre, London

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 2d

Google noped out after 12 dates so he's stuck in Middleton but even the first fortnight would end me maps.app.goo.gl/gsM1WuFBAxVB...

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 2d

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Day 7:
Mabel (feat. 24kGoldn) - Overthinking (2022, UK/US)

Monster chorus, I don't think I've ever got through this without wanting to immediately replay it

Mabel & 24kGoldn - Overthinking (Lyrics)

YouTube video by Unique Sound

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 3d

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Day 6:
Dua Lipa - Levitating (2020, UK)

A song so good it made Trent Reznor cry

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Dua Lipa - Levitating (Official Animated Music Video)

YouTube video by Dua Lipa

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 3d

Tweet from Michael Caine "London Blew The Bloody Doors"

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Day 5:
Skin on Skin - Burn Dem Bridges (Nia Archives Edit) (2022, Australia/UK)
God bless the amen break

Skin On Skin - Burn Dem Bridges (Nia Archives Edit) [Official Visualiser]

YouTube video by FFRR

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 4d

Gaga at Coachella felt like a moment, although there maybe weren't "takes" to have on it

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Day 4:
Miss Li - Komplicerad (2020, Sweden)
One of the soundtracks to peak COVID lockdown in our house, the dementedness of the earworm chorus matched the mood

Komplicerad

YouTube video by Miss Li - Topic

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 5d

Pure skronk

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 6d

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Day 3:
DJ Danny (Danny L. Harle) - On A Mountain (2021, UK)
11 Points

A maximalist breakbeat trance anthem which pummels the listener into submission using weapons-grade euphoria

DJ Danny - On A Mountain (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Danny L Harle

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to this article for introducing me to Hedonist's debut which absolutely rips, non-stop riffs. The old-school DM/Entombed/Bolt Thrower references are on point hedonistsl.bandcamp.com/album/scapul...

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 6d

I've worked in IT for longer than I'd care to admit and never known an instance where a corporation is encouraging users to bring their personal licences to an enterprise environment to enable additional features + enabling this by default. Copilot must be a complete black hole on the balance sheet

Employees can bring Copilot from their personal Microsoft 365 plans to work - what it means for IT | Microsoft Community Hub

Today, we made some exciting announcements for Microsoft 365 Personal, Family and the new Premium plans. Among them is how employees can use Copilot from...

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 6d

Hades II on the Switch 2, feels just as good to play as the original. Haven't beaten it yet but it feels like I'm endlessly unlocking new features and advancing, which makes it disgustingly addictive

Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 6d

"subscription price will update" feels more than a little vague for a significant price increase

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 7d

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Day 2:
Miley Cyrus - River (2023, USA)

Just give me a full album of Miley singing over acid workouts

Miley Cyrus - River (Official Video)

YouTube video by MileyCyrusVEVO

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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · 7d

House prices will be our last bulwark against fascism.

The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 7d

A reader who is selling their property is worried that England flags will deter potential buyers

My neighbour is flying St George’s flags — can I legally stop him?

A reader who is selling their property is worried that England flags will deter potential buyers

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 7d

Intrigued to see Capricorns are reuniting for next year's Desertfest, one of my faves from the mid 00s - kind of progressive doom metal? They played one of the Minehead ATPs and I got a bit obsessed with them at the time www.desertfest.co.uk

Desertfest London

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Ben @arewenotben.bsky.social · 8d

Posting one of my favourite songs of the decade each day for #TheTwen2ie5

Day 1:
Viagra Boys - The Bog Body (2025, Sweden)

The only song of the 2020s (so far) detailing the distinct taphonomic effects of swamp versus ancient bog environments on human remains.

Viagra Boys - The Bog Body (Lyrics)

YouTube video by Hands Free Lyrics

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Malcolm Wood @woodmally1979.bsky.social · 8d

This erm exists.…..

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