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Callum Barnes
@cjbar.bsky.social
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Life's a buffet, know your limits.

Manchester based music fan and runner. Gimme the loud stuff and get me outside.
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simurnie.bsky.social
My friend @cjbar.bsky.social will be smashing through this awesome challenge later this year. Have a read - and give, if you can, to support this very worthy cause.

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Callum, Harry and George are running the Athens Marathon for Bipolar UK
Help Callum Barnes raise money to support Bipolar UK
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August 31, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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jahduran.bsky.social
Craig Johnson recently published a well-researched book called How To Talk To Your Son About Fascism, so we asked him to what extent the same advice applied to toxic influencers such as Andrew Tate.

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How to Talk to your Son about Dangerous Extremist Influencers | The Quietus
After Netflix drama named Andrew Tate, author Craig Johnson offers advice on how to talk to young men about toxic influencers
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April 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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simurnie.bsky.social
Today, @cjbar.bsky.social and Andy Barnes will run Saddleworth 3 Peaks. Raising funds and awareness for @bipolaruk.bsky.social

If you can donate to this great cause - or share the story and details - both would be greatly appreciated.🕊️🙏🏻♥️

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#MuddyMilesForMegs
Muddy Miles for Megs 2025
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March 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Takeshi Terauchi transformed the image of the electric guitar in Japan during the early 1960s, shifting its perception from a “bad boy” accessory to the central instrument of the decade’s youth culture.
Takeshi Terauchi, Japan’s Surf Rock God
The Japanese guitarist proved how the then-new sounds of rock guitar could meld perfectly with his home country’s rich musical history.
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February 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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spinal-bap.bsky.social
Morning. I have written at length about FUGAZI, the band that kept getting better and then left us in the lurch. How could they ever return? Won’t they? Or can’t they? @thequietus.com @dischord.bsky.social thequietus.com/interviews/s...
The Strange World Of… Fugazi | The Quietus
Fugazi were the (post-) hardcore/ punk/ rock band that got better with every release. Here are ten entry points into their back catalogue
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February 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Hi Bluesky! We've created a (constantly-growing) starter pack for you rounding up all the Quietus editors, writers and contributors who've made the move over here.

Go on - give everyone a mass-follow!

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November 15, 2024 at 3:36 PM
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emmaggarland.bsky.social
darkness vs light, art vs entertainment, the desire to be good vs the reality of being human – i reviewed ethel cain's 'perverts', where all these things collide, for @thequietus.com
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The Greak Dark: Perverts by Ethel Cain | The Quietus
The American artist also known as Hayden Silas Anhedönia digs deep into twilit territories of Southern Gothic fiction and experimental drone for a concept album about a preacher's daughter on the run
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January 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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On Feb 7, Bandcamp will be donating 100% of our proceeds to MusiCares to provide emergency aid for artists in need, partnering with A2IM, WIN, Harman, Lagunitas, Roland, Shure, Victrola, and Women in Music to amplify the effort. Mark your calendar & spread the word. https://bit.ly/4gt9ka4
January 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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goldflakepaint.bsky.social
NEW ~ Introducing a brand new zine from GFP!

Curious Listening is a 54-page zine; a carefully curated guide to 2024's most enchanting music.

Available in digital form (PDF) now, and to pre-order as a physical printed artefact: ko-fi.com/goldflakepai...

Thank you for supporting. We go again ✨
A 54-page guide to 2024's beautiful music. Available now in digital and physical form. 55 Album Recommendations, gently curated and carefully written 54-pages, featuring hand-picked songs, interviews, curated mixes and more
January 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Bill Hader talks Thee Oh Sees, Beak>, and more on Amoeba's 'What's In My Bag?'
Bill Hader Talks Thee Oh Sees, Beak>, & More On Amoeba’s 'What’s In My Bag?'
The latest guest on LA record store Amoeba’s video series What’s In My Bag? is SNL/Barry/Documentary Now! guy Bill Hader — by Hader’s own request, as he explains in the intro.
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January 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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marcrileydj.bsky.social
This is fab too mate. Thanks! ⭐️
January 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
cjbar.bsky.social
youtu.be/z7l0TtrJ_WA?... unreal version of Generator Larping at the end of this
WAND - Live at Lodge Room, Highland Park, CA 12/19/2024
YouTube video by Daniel Kirby
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January 6, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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lizpelly.bsky.social
true true true
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Spotify Wants You in the 'Mood Machine.' Liz Pelly Wants You in the Music Scene
"There's nothing better than discovering music through going to shows."
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January 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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j-dunning.net
Important publication coming later this year!
January 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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jahduran.bsky.social
Happy 100th birthday the Shipping Forecast.

Here is Gnod & I celebrating its 90th birthday in Salford.

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John Doran & GNOD - Area Forcast Manchester
YouTube video by Jamie Robinson
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January 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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‘Grief doesn’t bend’: professional big mountain skier Hadley Hammer on moving forward past loss
‘Grief doesn’t bend’: professional big mountain skier Hadley Hammer on moving forward past loss
The American big mountain skier has experienced more loss at 38 than most humans will in a lifetime. She opens up about how she’s learned to navigate the highs and lows For the last five years, Hadley Hammer has been fighting to stay above water. Only…
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January 2, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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michaelazerrad.bsky.social
It's *always* a fantastic year for music. It just depends on how much attention you're paying.
December 20, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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post-trash.bsky.social
We're happy to present "Post-Trash's Staff Picks: The Best of 2024" as voted by the site’s wonderful contributors (including their individual lists). post-trash.com/news/2024/12...
Post-Trash's Staff Picks: The Best of 2024 — POST-TRASH
We're happy to present "Post-Trash's Staff Picks: The Best of 2024" as voted by the site’s wonderful contributors (including their individual lists). With 25 of our writers submitting their votes, we ...
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December 16, 2024 at 7:24 PM
cjbar.bsky.social
Anything Nick Disalvo touches is pure gold
December 16, 2024 at 9:22 AM
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Stream the nu-metal compilation 'A Christmas F*cking Miracle,' featuring covers of 15 classics by followed by 15 original tracks from "the new wave of nu-metal" www.stereogum.com/2290752/stre...
Stream The Nu-Metal Covers Comp A Christmas F​*​cking Miracle
'15 Covers And 15 Originals By The New Wave Of Nu Metal.'
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December 13, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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post-trash.bsky.social
welcome to the POST-TRASH "YEAR IN REVIEW," a comprehensive guide to some of our favorite releases in 2024. thanks for reading. we hope you find something new.

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Post-Trash's Year In Review: The Best of 2024 — POST-TRASH
We present Post-Trash’s Year In Review, featuring 150+ of our favorite releases throughout 2024. It’s been a great year for discovering new music and we hope you find something you love. Dig in and ex...
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December 12, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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bandcamp.com
All of our Best of '24 coverage, in one easy spot. daily.bandcamp.com/best-of-2024
Best of 2024
Our guide to the year’s best music.
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December 10, 2024 at 8:20 PM
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mrtrick.bsky.social
"One song features severe use of the word “HELP” screamed over and over again. Most relatable chorus of 2024." <- still laughing at this 24hrs later. God bless you JR Moores thequietus.com/tq-charts/co...
Columnfortably Numb: The Best Psych Rock of 2024 | The Quietus
What a year it’s been for psych rock, noise rock and other largely guitar-based music that doesn’t strictly fit into either of those categories but JR Moores likes to crowbar into these columns becaus...
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December 5, 2024 at 9:32 AM
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lizpelly.bsky.social
Today's the day. This is the cover for my forthcoming book MOOD MACHINE: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist, out January 7, 2025. Pre-orders are available via Greenlight Books in Brooklyn. More info here:
lizpelly.info/book
The cover for MOOD MACHINE: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist by Liz Pelly depicts a series of boxes, some containing colors and shapes and others including stock photos of individuals that reflect the various "moods & activities" of popular playlist categories (sleeping, working, exercising, chilling, etc)
September 23, 2024 at 2:46 PM