The Bubble
@itsonthebubble.bsky.social
Cultural updraft from Lydia Netzer: novelist, guitar player, GenX lady person, author of Shine Shine Shine and How to Tell Toledo from the Night Sky.
Teyana Taylor won her Golden Globe. I can go to bed now. She is so beautiful and perfect. #goldenglobes #teyanataylor
January 12, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Teyana Taylor won her Golden Globe. I can go to bed now. She is so beautiful and perfect. #goldenglobes #teyanataylor
I listened to at least 65 seconds of all 100 songs of Spotify's New Music Friday playlist this week. My favorites:
"Here With Me" by DRAMA
"Me Tiene" by GALE
"Tell Me It's Over" by Solya
"no rush" by Dina Ayada
"SPIRAL" by ISOxo
"Best Waitress (v1)" by Scarlet Rae
#musicsky #newmusicfriday
"Here With Me" by DRAMA
"Me Tiene" by GALE
"Tell Me It's Over" by Solya
"no rush" by Dina Ayada
"SPIRAL" by ISOxo
"Best Waitress (v1)" by Scarlet Rae
#musicsky #newmusicfriday
January 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
I listened to at least 65 seconds of all 100 songs of Spotify's New Music Friday playlist this week. My favorites:
"Here With Me" by DRAMA
"Me Tiene" by GALE
"Tell Me It's Over" by Solya
"no rush" by Dina Ayada
"SPIRAL" by ISOxo
"Best Waitress (v1)" by Scarlet Rae
#musicsky #newmusicfriday
"Here With Me" by DRAMA
"Me Tiene" by GALE
"Tell Me It's Over" by Solya
"no rush" by Dina Ayada
"SPIRAL" by ISOxo
"Best Waitress (v1)" by Scarlet Rae
#musicsky #newmusicfriday
"Future Spring" by Gladie and "Joy" by Dry Cleaning
Two crunchy, happy songs released this week. Both are post-punk-pop-pleasers you can jump up and down to. "Future Spring" has an undeniable, hooky chorus, but I like the jangly guitar sound in "Joy" better. #newmusicfriday #musicsky
Two crunchy, happy songs released this week. Both are post-punk-pop-pleasers you can jump up and down to. "Future Spring" has an undeniable, hooky chorus, but I like the jangly guitar sound in "Joy" better. #newmusicfriday #musicsky
January 10, 2026 at 3:56 PM
"Future Spring" by Gladie and "Joy" by Dry Cleaning
Two crunchy, happy songs released this week. Both are post-punk-pop-pleasers you can jump up and down to. "Future Spring" has an undeniable, hooky chorus, but I like the jangly guitar sound in "Joy" better. #newmusicfriday #musicsky
Two crunchy, happy songs released this week. Both are post-punk-pop-pleasers you can jump up and down to. "Future Spring" has an undeniable, hooky chorus, but I like the jangly guitar sound in "Joy" better. #newmusicfriday #musicsky
"Hard Pill" by @ashleykutcher.bsky.social came out this week. Smells like a smart sapphic love song, but it's about being intimidated by your boyfriend's ex. There is a simple solution to this problem! Formally requesting a fourth verse where the two women get together. 🏳️🌈 #musicsky #newmusicfriday
January 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM
"Hard Pill" by @ashleykutcher.bsky.social came out this week. Smells like a smart sapphic love song, but it's about being intimidated by your boyfriend's ex. There is a simple solution to this problem! Formally requesting a fourth verse where the two women get together. 🏳️🌈 #musicsky #newmusicfriday
Two sweet sopranos with quirkysmart lyrics, new this week:
"Chronic" by Claire Rosinkranz
vs.
"Best Waitress (v1)" by Scarlet Rae
I choose Scarlet Rae in this matchup, because I like the wiry acoustic guitar, and the lyrics are snappier. But I like both.
#newmusicfriday #musicsky
"Chronic" by Claire Rosinkranz
vs.
"Best Waitress (v1)" by Scarlet Rae
I choose Scarlet Rae in this matchup, because I like the wiry acoustic guitar, and the lyrics are snappier. But I like both.
#newmusicfriday #musicsky
January 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Two sweet sopranos with quirkysmart lyrics, new this week:
"Chronic" by Claire Rosinkranz
vs.
"Best Waitress (v1)" by Scarlet Rae
I choose Scarlet Rae in this matchup, because I like the wiry acoustic guitar, and the lyrics are snappier. But I like both.
#newmusicfriday #musicsky
"Chronic" by Claire Rosinkranz
vs.
"Best Waitress (v1)" by Scarlet Rae
I choose Scarlet Rae in this matchup, because I like the wiry acoustic guitar, and the lyrics are snappier. But I like both.
#newmusicfriday #musicsky
Two new songs about longing from this week:
"Cherry Rose" by Kashus Culpepper vs. "Sleepless in a Hotel Room" by Luke Combs.
This is "Cherry Rose" in every way, all day. Beautiful poetic lyrics, soulful delivery -- this song evokes a living character. Go meet her.
#newmusicfriday #cherryrose
"Cherry Rose" by Kashus Culpepper vs. "Sleepless in a Hotel Room" by Luke Combs.
This is "Cherry Rose" in every way, all day. Beautiful poetic lyrics, soulful delivery -- this song evokes a living character. Go meet her.
#newmusicfriday #cherryrose
January 9, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Two new songs about longing from this week:
"Cherry Rose" by Kashus Culpepper vs. "Sleepless in a Hotel Room" by Luke Combs.
This is "Cherry Rose" in every way, all day. Beautiful poetic lyrics, soulful delivery -- this song evokes a living character. Go meet her.
#newmusicfriday #cherryrose
"Cherry Rose" by Kashus Culpepper vs. "Sleepless in a Hotel Room" by Luke Combs.
This is "Cherry Rose" in every way, all day. Beautiful poetic lyrics, soulful delivery -- this song evokes a living character. Go meet her.
#newmusicfriday #cherryrose
Guys, when Coco & Breezy tell you to "put your phone on DND," in this week's new song "Move & Flow," apparently they're not talking about Dungeons & Dragons.
#dnd #ttrpg #coco&breezy #newmusicfriday
#dnd #ttrpg #coco&breezy #newmusicfriday
January 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Guys, when Coco & Breezy tell you to "put your phone on DND," in this week's new song "Move & Flow," apparently they're not talking about Dungeons & Dragons.
#dnd #ttrpg #coco&breezy #newmusicfriday
#dnd #ttrpg #coco&breezy #newmusicfriday
Blackface enthusiast Jason Aldean's new song is "Her Favorite Color." If we stick it out until the end of the chorus, we find out that her favorite color is: DIRT. He admits: "She loves to wipe it off my face." Mmm, this might not hit exactly as he intends.
#musicsky #countrymusic #newmusicfriday
#musicsky #countrymusic #newmusicfriday
January 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Blackface enthusiast Jason Aldean's new song is "Her Favorite Color." If we stick it out until the end of the chorus, we find out that her favorite color is: DIRT. He admits: "She loves to wipe it off my face." Mmm, this might not hit exactly as he intends.
#musicsky #countrymusic #newmusicfriday
#musicsky #countrymusic #newmusicfriday
Surprise upset! Titles notwithstanding, this week's best banjo song is "Bloodline" by Mon Rovia, not "The Banjo Song" by Mumford & Sons.
#newmusicfriday #breakingnews #MonRovia
#newmusicfriday #breakingnews #MonRovia
January 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Surprise upset! Titles notwithstanding, this week's best banjo song is "Bloodline" by Mon Rovia, not "The Banjo Song" by Mumford & Sons.
#newmusicfriday #breakingnews #MonRovia
#newmusicfriday #breakingnews #MonRovia
Olivia Rodrigo just leveled up! David Byrne released a version of "drivers license" this week, and it's as beautiful as you'd expect, and plaintive as hell. David Byrne is a magician, revealing a new layer on these lyrics. I listened twice. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#newmusicfriday #davidbyrne #oliviarodrigo
#newmusicfriday #davidbyrne #oliviarodrigo
January 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Olivia Rodrigo just leveled up! David Byrne released a version of "drivers license" this week, and it's as beautiful as you'd expect, and plaintive as hell. David Byrne is a magician, revealing a new layer on these lyrics. I listened twice. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#newmusicfriday #davidbyrne #oliviarodrigo
#newmusicfriday #davidbyrne #oliviarodrigo
I'm listening to new music from this week, and so far my favorite lyric is from SAULT:
"I refuse to fight fire --
This is a warning."
Kind of magical the way our brains fills in "with fire" after that first line, but the song holds it back.
#newmusicfriday #sault #musicsky
"I refuse to fight fire --
This is a warning."
Kind of magical the way our brains fills in "with fire" after that first line, but the song holds it back.
#newmusicfriday #sault #musicsky
January 9, 2026 at 2:35 PM
I'm listening to new music from this week, and so far my favorite lyric is from SAULT:
"I refuse to fight fire --
This is a warning."
Kind of magical the way our brains fills in "with fire" after that first line, but the song holds it back.
#newmusicfriday #sault #musicsky
"I refuse to fight fire --
This is a warning."
Kind of magical the way our brains fills in "with fire" after that first line, but the song holds it back.
#newmusicfriday #sault #musicsky
Bruno Mars wants to know: "What good is beauty if your booty can't find the beat?"
Bruno, is this the wrong time to pitch you a limited series based on Euripedes' "Iphegenia at Aulis"? It's going to be kind of a tone poem, Bruno. We want you to play Agamemnon. #newmusicfriday #ijustmight #brunomars
Bruno, is this the wrong time to pitch you a limited series based on Euripedes' "Iphegenia at Aulis"? It's going to be kind of a tone poem, Bruno. We want you to play Agamemnon. #newmusicfriday #ijustmight #brunomars
January 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Bruno Mars wants to know: "What good is beauty if your booty can't find the beat?"
Bruno, is this the wrong time to pitch you a limited series based on Euripedes' "Iphegenia at Aulis"? It's going to be kind of a tone poem, Bruno. We want you to play Agamemnon. #newmusicfriday #ijustmight #brunomars
Bruno, is this the wrong time to pitch you a limited series based on Euripedes' "Iphegenia at Aulis"? It's going to be kind of a tone poem, Bruno. We want you to play Agamemnon. #newmusicfriday #ijustmight #brunomars
This motorcycle jacket is nominated for best supporting garment in a television series, drama, for its work with Rhea Seehorn.
#pluribus #radicalempathy #whatif
#pluribus #radicalempathy #whatif
January 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM
This motorcycle jacket is nominated for best supporting garment in a television series, drama, for its work with Rhea Seehorn.
#pluribus #radicalempathy #whatif
#pluribus #radicalempathy #whatif
January 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
I’m watching #allherfault on Peacock. It’s all about people who can pull off wearing turtlenecks having a class war with people who can’t.
#goldenglobes #tvsky
#goldenglobes #tvsky
January 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM
I’m watching #allherfault on Peacock. It’s all about people who can pull off wearing turtlenecks having a class war with people who can’t.
#goldenglobes #tvsky
#goldenglobes #tvsky
Fully prepared to be mad about the “Wave of Mutilation” cover at the beginning of episode two of The Beast in Me — but it’s not a cover. It’s the “UK Surf version.” The Pixies did this. #goldenglobes #pixies #thebeastinme
January 3, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Fully prepared to be mad about the “Wave of Mutilation” cover at the beginning of episode two of The Beast in Me — but it’s not a cover. It’s the “UK Surf version.” The Pixies did this. #goldenglobes #pixies #thebeastinme
January 3, 2026 at 2:43 AM
This is a great hook from Marlhy:
"Every time at the starting line
they say Ready Set Go
but I'm like Ready Set No"
#newmusicfriday #musicsky #readysetno
"Every time at the starting line
they say Ready Set Go
but I'm like Ready Set No"
#newmusicfriday #musicsky #readysetno
January 2, 2026 at 8:02 PM
This is a great hook from Marlhy:
"Every time at the starting line
they say Ready Set Go
but I'm like Ready Set No"
#newmusicfriday #musicsky #readysetno
"Every time at the starting line
they say Ready Set Go
but I'm like Ready Set No"
#newmusicfriday #musicsky #readysetno
Best Spotify Canvas (that little video on loop that plays behind the song) this week was the song "Only Love's to Blame" by Tim Atlas. That's one cheeky horse. Who created this?
January 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Best Spotify Canvas (that little video on loop that plays behind the song) this week was the song "Only Love's to Blame" by Tim Atlas. That's one cheeky horse. Who created this?
Hey Gemini: That's not a coffee cup handle. This is not how knitting works. That's not a chef's hat. This is not "unique artwork."
#aisucks #googledoodle #newyearsday
#aisucks #googledoodle #newyearsday
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January 2, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Hey Gemini: That's not a coffee cup handle. This is not how knitting works. That's not a chef's hat. This is not "unique artwork."
#aisucks #googledoodle #newyearsday
#aisucks #googledoodle #newyearsday
Help, I think I'm in love with Abbey Cone, and this week's new release "Change the Man" is a saucy little bite. It's giving Sierra Ferrell. Soaked with confidence and so poised. Also, her Instagram is 👏
"If he's giving you the minimum, just get rid of him"
#musicsky #newmusicfriday #changetheman
"If he's giving you the minimum, just get rid of him"
#musicsky #newmusicfriday #changetheman
January 2, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Help, I think I'm in love with Abbey Cone, and this week's new release "Change the Man" is a saucy little bite. It's giving Sierra Ferrell. Soaked with confidence and so poised. Also, her Instagram is 👏
"If he's giving you the minimum, just get rid of him"
#musicsky #newmusicfriday #changetheman
"If he's giving you the minimum, just get rid of him"
#musicsky #newmusicfriday #changetheman
The new song from #Doechii "girl, get up." is a lyrical wonder, but my favorite line is this: "Used to be a starving artist; now I want the whole dinner."
Next to this, #katseye offers the phrase "Eat zucchini" on repeat in the truly terrible "Internet Girl."
#musicsky #newmusicfriday
Next to this, #katseye offers the phrase "Eat zucchini" on repeat in the truly terrible "Internet Girl."
#musicsky #newmusicfriday
January 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
The new song from #Doechii "girl, get up." is a lyrical wonder, but my favorite line is this: "Used to be a starving artist; now I want the whole dinner."
Next to this, #katseye offers the phrase "Eat zucchini" on repeat in the truly terrible "Internet Girl."
#musicsky #newmusicfriday
Next to this, #katseye offers the phrase "Eat zucchini" on repeat in the truly terrible "Internet Girl."
#musicsky #newmusicfriday
I accuse Kate Winslet and Helen Mirren of murdering me directly in my feelings. *Goodbye June* is brutal. I give it two fistfuls of tissues.
#netflix #goodbyejune #filmsky
#netflix #goodbyejune #filmsky
January 2, 2026 at 3:23 AM
I accuse Kate Winslet and Helen Mirren of murdering me directly in my feelings. *Goodbye June* is brutal. I give it two fistfuls of tissues.
#netflix #goodbyejune #filmsky
#netflix #goodbyejune #filmsky
F1 was great. They did excellent job of taking care of people that don’t know formula 1 racing. Also, the camera work did not make me dizzy.
I’m willing to give away a little “You’re going to feel like you’re right there!” In the interest of tracking what’s going on, while not puking. #moviesky
I’m willing to give away a little “You’re going to feel like you’re right there!” In the interest of tracking what’s going on, while not puking. #moviesky
January 2, 2026 at 12:55 AM
F1 was great. They did excellent job of taking care of people that don’t know formula 1 racing. Also, the camera work did not make me dizzy.
I’m willing to give away a little “You’re going to feel like you’re right there!” In the interest of tracking what’s going on, while not puking. #moviesky
I’m willing to give away a little “You’re going to feel like you’re right there!” In the interest of tracking what’s going on, while not puking. #moviesky
I didn’t like #wakeupdeadman very much, but hey Glenn Close really went full gas, eh? 😬 #knivesallthewayout
January 1, 2026 at 3:11 AM
I didn’t like #wakeupdeadman very much, but hey Glenn Close really went full gas, eh? 😬 #knivesallthewayout