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Mike Brown
@maupuia.bsky.social
Hiking and running and music and wine and cooking and cocktails and basketball.

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You wha?? That's a great brag. I love The Mekons!

Here is a previously prepared Mekons' playlist I may have done, in fact:
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REVENGE OF THE MEKONS trailer, directed by Joe Angio
YouTube video by Joe Angio
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December 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I came across her around the start of 2020, and the St Cloud album totally got me through that first year of Covid. It was on endless repeat for a long while.
December 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Yes. Exactly right! On both counts.
December 3, 2025 at 4:34 AM
In interviews they've talked about the influence of 'Astral Weeks', so the Van comparisons make sense.
October 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I haven't really listened to Geese yet, but have started listening to Cameron Winter's 'Heavy Metal' album. And damn! Definitely one to listen to a few times, but so far, so very good.
October 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The video with the platonic indie crush girl?

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New Order - Temptation (Official Music Video) [HD Upgrade]
YouTube video by New Order
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October 27, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Ok, and in case you haven't heard this, early Hunters and Collectors - 'Run Run Run'

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Run Run Run
YouTube video by Hunters & Collectors - Topic
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October 16, 2025 at 5:45 AM
My favourite Go-Betweens song:

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The Go-Betweens - Apology accepted
YouTube video by martin venator
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October 16, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Occasionally, just occasionally, I could posit a very strong argument that the Go-Betweens were the best band in the world for a while.
October 16, 2025 at 5:34 AM