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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 22h

I've interviewed a lot of people about punk & noticed a theme of people getting into punk either through their own big brother/sister or a friend's older sibling. Is that how you got into punk? An older sibling of some description?

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 1d

That is so COOL

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Suzyska @suzyska.bsky.social · 1d

I played trumpet on a track for this compilation - a cover of Glory Box by Portishead! Thanks to Pam and John for asking me to do it 🎺

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FEMME - HER ANTHEM - 4 CD BOXSET - PRE-ORDER -

This 4 CD boxset is the 2025 Specialized themed album and the 14th selection in the series. Featuring 50 + acts from all over the world celebrating...

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 2d

Morning 😴 Back at work after a long weekend off... getting those back to work nerves so channelling my inner Rollins.

A hand holding a mug that has the face of a man on it and the word 'Rollins' underneath.

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 2d

Moving house in less than a week and packing would be going a lot quicker if I didn't stop to coo over books or music...today I was stopped by this Minor Threat photo book by Glen E Friedman 😍

Front cover of a book called 'Just a Minor Threat'. The cover image is a man in the middle of a crowd holding a microphone

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 3d

And Pinterest- which used to be my favourite but now I have to scrutinise every image to work out if it's AI.

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 4d

Re sharing this in case the morning crowd missed it!

Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 5d

It's up! I spoke to frontman of punk band Heartwells (who are great) JT about his biggest musical influence...and those who guessed NOFX based on my teaser yesterday were CORRECT! Read our interview here AND see what you think of his NOFX top 10! 👇👇

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JT Heartwells: "To me, authenticity is the most important part of this genre" - Punk Rock Philosophy

Punk Rock Philosophy caught up with the frontman of West Coast punks Heartwells to find out which legendary band inspired his musical journey.

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 5d

It's up! I spoke to frontman of punk band Heartwells (who are great) JT about his biggest musical influence...and those who guessed NOFX based on my teaser yesterday were CORRECT! Read our interview here AND see what you think of his NOFX top 10! 👇👇

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JT Heartwells: "To me, authenticity is the most important part of this genre" - Punk Rock Philosophy

Punk Rock Philosophy caught up with the frontman of West Coast punks Heartwells to find out which legendary band inspired his musical journey.

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 5d

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 5d

a man with a beard is touching another man 's face and says shhhh

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 5d

a woman in a red sweater is saying maybe while sitting at a table .

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 6d

We've got an interview on Punk Rock Philosophy going live tomorrow where we talk to JT from punk band Heartwells about his musical influences. Can you guess his top pick from the clues?

Punk band formed in 1983 in US
15 studio albums
Did a farewell tour last year

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 8d

New badge! And it makes me laugh every time I look at it 🤣

Badge in the shape of an old lady from the back, with the words 'Help is on the way dear!'.

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 9d

Re sharing for the morning crowd!

Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 10d

New post up on Punk Rock Philosophy! As part of our series looking at the meaning behind bangin' Punk songs, we've turned the spotlight on Problem Patterns' 'Who Do We Not Save?' which diagnoses the crisis in the NHS:

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Health for Sale: Problem Patterns on the undermining of the NHS - Punk Rock Philosophy

Belfast punks Problem Patterns highlight the challenges facing our healthcare system in their 2023 track 'Who Do We Nor Save?' but what's behind it?

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 10d

New post up on Punk Rock Philosophy! As part of our series looking at the meaning behind bangin' Punk songs, we've turned the spotlight on Problem Patterns' 'Who Do We Not Save?' which diagnoses the crisis in the NHS:

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Health for Sale: Problem Patterns on the undermining of the NHS - Punk Rock Philosophy

Belfast punks Problem Patterns highlight the challenges facing our healthcare system in their 2023 track 'Who Do We Nor Save?' but what's behind it?

punkrockphilosophy.com

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 10d

One of my faves. I worked in a record shop when I was 17 & I was allowed to play this in the shop whilst we were setting up for the day.

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Ben Dickenson @benjitoon.bsky.social · 11d

Newcastle says no to fascism.

The far right brought a hundred or so with them, bussed from far and wide. This city turned out 1000s, from local communities, estates and streets. Geordies of all backgrounds coming together and outnumbering the purveyors of hate by some distance.

Newcastle united.

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 11d

Bit of a long shot... can you think of any punk songs that are about (even tangentially) being nice, kind, empathetic etc? I'm writing something PLUS want to argue with some people on a FB page so would help me with both 😅👍

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 15d

Exhibit A! My theory is correct! 😅

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 15d

On this day in 1977, the Clash released 'Complete Control'. I have a theory that it is the most popular Clash song amongst fans ON AVERAGE. It's not often fan's no.1 but pretty much everyone puts it in their top 10. So aggregate or something makes it TOP 😎

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The Clash - Complete Control (Official Video)

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 17d

I wrote 6000 words about punk this weekend! Brain is mush now though 😭😭😭 Don't feel like I can write another word for months (but I will obvs).

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 17d

I LOVE coriander. I have been known to just chew on it raw whilst it's still on its stem. 🙈

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 17d

This is making me really emotional today 😢 #joestrummer

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Joe Strummer - Without People, You're Nothing (Official Audio)

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Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 18d

It was so good!

Molly Tie @mollytie.bsky.social · 18d

My bf took me on a surprise night out last night to see....Inside No. 9 at the Sunderland Empire! Seeing a live production of one of my ALL TIME fave shows was so cool! Feel very spoiled! 🤩

Exterior shot of Sunderland Empire Theatre

Large theatre stage with red curtains pulled closed over a dark brown stage. Some audience seats can be seen.

Hand holding a booklet with 'Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright' on the front. This is the show programme.

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