Chris Garrod
@chrisggarrod.bsky.social
Techie, gamer, and musicphile. Writes at www.commfailure.com.
#F1, #LFC, #RedSox and #Packers. #BuffytheVampireSlayer fanatic.
#TechForGood. #Fintech and #AIEthics.
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#F1, #LFC, #RedSox and #Packers. #BuffytheVampireSlayer fanatic.
#TechForGood. #Fintech and #AIEthics.
Requires ☕️ to operate. Maybe🍷.
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Love this Review, Chris 🙌 Reminds me a bit of the 90s, Nirvana, Alanis, Meredith Brooks…. love it, as it brings me back in time but also into the present. Many thanks 🙏🎸🎼🎤🎵 🙌
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Love this Review, Chris 🙌 Reminds me a bit of the 90s, Nirvana, Alanis, Meredith Brooks…. love it, as it brings me back in time but also into the present. Many thanks 🙏🎸🎼🎤🎵 🙌
My latest #musicreview: commfailure.com/review-wedne.... #Wednesdayband #alternativemusic #alternativerock #AOTY
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Review: Exploring the Southern – Gothic Sound of Wednesday’s “Bleeds”
Wednesday’s album “Bleeds” intricately explores the duality of memory and heartbreak, merging emotional depth with rich storytelling and layered musical influences.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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“I’ve seen pictures of the mass area, in the countryside, and it’s just destruction."
How Ziggy Marley and His Family Are Working to Help Jamaica
How Ziggy Marley and His Family Are Working to Help Jamaica
'It's a Bad Situation': How Ziggy Marley and His Family Are Working to Help Jamaica
Ziggy Marley and his family are spearheading efforts to rebuild the country with the help of artists like Kenny Chesney and Blues Traveler.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“I’ve seen pictures of the mass area, in the countryside, and it’s just destruction."
How Ziggy Marley and His Family Are Working to Help Jamaica
How Ziggy Marley and His Family Are Working to Help Jamaica
My latest by @geeseband.bsky.social
Such an enjoyable #alternativerock listen. #musicreview #music #rock #geeseband
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Such an enjoyable #alternativerock listen. #musicreview #music #rock #geeseband
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Geese Gets Real: A Review of “Getting Killed”
Geese’s “Getting Killed” blends chaos and tenderness, showcasing emotional depth and intricate musicianship throughout.
commfailure.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Metroid Prime for Gamecube was released on this day in North America, 23 years ago (2002)
#retro #art #gaming #MetroidPrime
#retro #art #gaming #MetroidPrime
November 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Metroid Prime for Gamecube was released on this day in North America, 23 years ago (2002)
#retro #art #gaming #MetroidPrime
#retro #art #gaming #MetroidPrime
#EricaManzoli was a pleasure to interview regarding her recent single, “Dear Other Woman”. The result:
commfailure.com/erica-manzol... #musicinterview #popmusic #singersongwriter
Looking forward to more!
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commfailure.com/erica-manzol... #musicinterview #popmusic #singersongwriter
Looking forward to more!
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Interview: Erica Manzoli on “Dear Other Woman,” Creative Beginnings, and Her Upcoming EP
Erica Manzoli discusses her music journey, inspiration for “Dear Other Woman,” and her upcoming EP, “First Girl On The Moon.”
commfailure.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
#EricaManzoli was a pleasure to interview regarding her recent single, “Dear Other Woman”. The result:
commfailure.com/erica-manzol... #musicinterview #popmusic #singersongwriter
Looking forward to more!
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commfailure.com/erica-manzol... #musicinterview #popmusic #singersongwriter
Looking forward to more!
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Erica Manzoli’s newest single landed today, and it is lovely.
My review: commfailure.com/review-erica... #musicreview #music #popmusic #singersongerwriter #ericamanzoli
#HappyFriday, everyone!
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My review: commfailure.com/review-erica... #musicreview #music #popmusic #singersongerwriter #ericamanzoli
#HappyFriday, everyone!
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Erica Manzoli’s Heartfelt Single “Dear Other Woman”
Erica Manzoli’s “Dear Other Woman” explores complex emotions in relationships marked by shared heartbreak and dependence.
commfailure.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Erica Manzoli’s newest single landed today, and it is lovely.
My review: commfailure.com/review-erica... #musicreview #music #popmusic #singersongerwriter #ericamanzoli
#HappyFriday, everyone!
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My review: commfailure.com/review-erica... #musicreview #music #popmusic #singersongerwriter #ericamanzoli
#HappyFriday, everyone!
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My newest: commfailure.com/reviewing-ag...
Great album. Full stop. #TheBelAirLipBombs #musicreview #indiemusic
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Great album. Full stop. #TheBelAirLipBombs #musicreview #indiemusic
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Reviewing “Again” by The Belair Lip Bombs: A Sonic Breakthrough
The Belair Lip Bombs’ album Again showcases refined, emotionally charged guitar-pop, marking their musical evolution.
commfailure.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Absolutely gutted with the result, genuinely thought we’d give a much better account of ourselves having seen us play so well against Real Madrid. Man City were professional and just found a way to win. There were incidents with our friends at VAR as well to contend with! We move on. #lfc
November 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Absolutely gutted with the result, genuinely thought we’d give a much better account of ourselves having seen us play so well against Real Madrid. Man City were professional and just found a way to win. There were incidents with our friends at VAR as well to contend with! We move on. #lfc
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Here’s a collection of organizations and aid groups accepting donations to fund emergency relief efforts in the Caribbean.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Here’s a collection of organizations and aid groups accepting donations to fund emergency relief efforts in the Caribbean.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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Tortoise's TOUCH is a cinematic record that is profoundly human and entirely spectral. It’s a world unto itself, filled with beautiful landmarks and perplexing questions.
TOUCH is a #PMPick [9/10] out now via @intlanthem.bsky.social
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/Tortoise25
TOUCH is a #PMPick [9/10] out now via @intlanthem.bsky.social
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/Tortoise25
Post-Rock Icons Tortoise Return with Transportive LP » PopMatters
Tortoise's Touch is a cinematic record that is profoundly human and entirely spectral. It's a world unto itself, filled with beautiful landmarks and perplexing questions.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Tortoise's TOUCH is a cinematic record that is profoundly human and entirely spectral. It’s a world unto itself, filled with beautiful landmarks and perplexing questions.
TOUCH is a #PMPick [9/10] out now via @intlanthem.bsky.social
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/Tortoise25
TOUCH is a #PMPick [9/10] out now via @intlanthem.bsky.social
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/Tortoise25
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Cross Village, Michigan
October, 2025
“And the sunsets of Autumn; are they not gorgeous beyond description? ~ Charles Lanman
#michigan #puremichigan #scape #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #photooftheday
October, 2025
“And the sunsets of Autumn; are they not gorgeous beyond description? ~ Charles Lanman
#michigan #puremichigan #scape #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #photooftheday
November 7, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Cross Village, Michigan
October, 2025
“And the sunsets of Autumn; are they not gorgeous beyond description? ~ Charles Lanman
#michigan #puremichigan #scape #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #photooftheday
October, 2025
“And the sunsets of Autumn; are they not gorgeous beyond description? ~ Charles Lanman
#michigan #puremichigan #scape #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #photooftheday
Fantastic debut EP by #IzzyEscobar - looking forward to more!
My review:
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#musicreview #music #popmusic #soulmusic
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My review:
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#musicreview #music #popmusic #soulmusic
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Review: Izzy Escobar’s “Sunny in London” EP – A New Voice in Pop-Soul
Izzy Escobar’s debut EP, “Sunny in London,” explores heartbreak and renewal through emotional storytelling and classical influences.
commfailure.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Fantastic debut EP by #IzzyEscobar - looking forward to more!
My review:
commfailure.com/sunny-in-lon...
#musicreview #music #popmusic #soulmusic
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My review:
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#musicreview #music #popmusic #soulmusic
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"In any given week, 0.15 percent of users “indicate potentially heightened levels of emotional attachment to ChatGPT”
More than 800 million people use ChatGPT every week. That’s 1.2 million people developing a potentially unhealthy bond to a chatbot" #AIEthics
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More than 800 million people use ChatGPT every week. That’s 1.2 million people developing a potentially unhealthy bond to a chatbot" #AIEthics
www.platformer.news/openai-menta...
OpenAI maps out the chatbot mental health crisis
Millions of people are sending messages to ChatGPT each week suggesting emotional dependence or plans for self-harm, the company says. Will an updated model protect them?
www.platformer.news
November 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"In any given week, 0.15 percent of users “indicate potentially heightened levels of emotional attachment to ChatGPT”
More than 800 million people use ChatGPT every week. That’s 1.2 million people developing a potentially unhealthy bond to a chatbot" #AIEthics
www.platformer.news/openai-menta...
More than 800 million people use ChatGPT every week. That’s 1.2 million people developing a potentially unhealthy bond to a chatbot" #AIEthics
www.platformer.news/openai-menta...
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Heartbreaking to read, as a very, very long-time #LFC supporter. I really, really, hope TAA doesn't get boo'ed tonight, but expect the worst. #YNWA.
Heartbreaking to read, as a very, very long-time #LFC supporter. I really, really, hope TAA doesn't get boo'ed tonight, but expect the worst. #YNWA.
Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool mural defaced before Anfield return
A mural of Trent Alexander-Arnold has been vandalised as the Real Madrid right-back prepares to face former club Liverpool on Tuesday.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Heartbreaking to read, as a very, very long-time #LFC supporter. I really, really, hope TAA doesn't get boo'ed tonight, but expect the worst. #YNWA.
Heartbreaking to read, as a very, very long-time #LFC supporter. I really, really, hope TAA doesn't get boo'ed tonight, but expect the worst. #YNWA.
November 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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🧠 Scientists report the #first molecular evidence connecting #childhood #intelligence to a longer life
#Epidemiology
@chidambara09.bsky.social #Neuroscience
@drsharwood.bsky.social
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@chrisggarrod.bsky.social
@jeancayeux.bsky.social
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#Epidemiology
@chidambara09.bsky.social #Neuroscience
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@vaniveena09.bsky.social
@chrisggarrod.bsky.social
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Scientists report the first molecular evidence connecting childhood intelligence to a longer life
A new study in Genomic Psychiatry reveals a genetic link between childhood intelligence and longevity. The findings suggest shared genes may help explain the long-observed connection between higher co...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🧠 Scientists report the #first molecular evidence connecting #childhood #intelligence to a longer life
#Epidemiology
@chidambara09.bsky.social #Neuroscience
@drsharwood.bsky.social
@vaniveena09.bsky.social
@chrisggarrod.bsky.social
@jeancayeux.bsky.social
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#Epidemiology
@chidambara09.bsky.social #Neuroscience
@drsharwood.bsky.social
@vaniveena09.bsky.social
@chrisggarrod.bsky.social
@jeancayeux.bsky.social
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Experts warn OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas has security vulnerabilities that could turn it against users—revealing sensitive data, downloading malware, and worse
fortune.com/2025/10/23/c...
#AI #CyberSecurity
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#AI #CyberSecurity
Experts warn OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas has security vulnerabilities that could turn it against users—revealing sensitive data, downloading malware, and worse | Fortune
Experts caution that AI-powered browsers like ChatGPT Atlas could open the door to new kinds of attacks
fortune.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Experts warn OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas has security vulnerabilities that could turn it against users—revealing sensitive data, downloading malware, and worse
fortune.com/2025/10/23/c...
#AI #CyberSecurity
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#AI #CyberSecurity
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LUCKY LANDO
These three youngsters were waiting for Lando Norris outside the McLaren hospitality suite - and were rewarded with a photo alongside the British driver.
#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #MexicoGP #McLaren #LandoNorris
These three youngsters were waiting for Lando Norris outside the McLaren hospitality suite - and were rewarded with a photo alongside the British driver.
#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #MexicoGP #McLaren #LandoNorris
October 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
LUCKY LANDO
These three youngsters were waiting for Lando Norris outside the McLaren hospitality suite - and were rewarded with a photo alongside the British driver.
#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #MexicoGP #McLaren #LandoNorris
These three youngsters were waiting for Lando Norris outside the McLaren hospitality suite - and were rewarded with a photo alongside the British driver.
#formula1 #f1 #f1news #f1content #MexicoGP #McLaren #LandoNorris
My latest review: “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party” – Flawed, fearless, and beautifully human. #HaleyWilliams
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Review: Hayley Williams – “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party” – Flawed, fearless, and beautifully human.
Hayley Williams’ “Ego Death” is a raw, honest exploration of identity, fame, and self-worth, blending vulnerability with musical unpredictability.
commfailure.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
My latest review: “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party” – Flawed, fearless, and beautifully human. #HaleyWilliams
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'Valley of Annihilation' is Debra Fotheringham's boldest step as a solo artist due to its more dynamic production and newly uninhibited lyrical approach. #folk #indiefolk
It will be released on 10/24.
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/DebraFoth
It will be released on 10/24.
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/DebraFoth
Debra Fotheringham Looks Inward on 'Valley of Annihilation' » PopMatters
Valley of Annihilation is the boldest step Debra Fotheringham has taken as a solo artist, due to the more dynamic production and the newly uninhibited lyrical approach.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
'Valley of Annihilation' is Debra Fotheringham's boldest step as a solo artist due to its more dynamic production and newly uninhibited lyrical approach. #folk #indiefolk
It will be released on 10/24.
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/DebraFoth
It will be released on 10/24.
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/DebraFoth
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Max Verstappen won the 2025 United States Grand Prix sprint race, which featured a nightmare start for McLaren, as both its drivers crashed out at Turn 1.
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Max Verstappen wins Austin sprint race, both McLarens crash out at Turn 1
Max Verstappen won the sprint race at Formula One's 2025 United States GP, with both McLarens eliminated in a Turn 1 crash
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October 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Max Verstappen won the 2025 United States Grand Prix sprint race, which featured a nightmare start for McLaren, as both its drivers crashed out at Turn 1.
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