Trond J. Strøm
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Trond J. Strøm
@trondjs.bsky.social
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Journalist / news researcher at @aftenposten.no, Oslo, Norge / Norway
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https://www.aftenposten.no/av/trond-j-stroem
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A legendary correction.
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
The star rating for this film was corrected on 2 February 2026. A formatting issue led an earlier version to be awarded one star, when the reviewer’s intention was zero.
February 8, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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Album cover: Aser-Teamet & Arne Flermoen – Levende vann [Living Water] Norway: Harmoni, 1971 https://www.discogs.com/release/14151989-Aser-Teamet-Arne-Flermoen-Levende-Vann The design features a studio portrait of six men wearing matching light-colored shirts with a floral pattern, arranged in two rows against a blue backdrop. All are smiling or looking calmly toward the camera in a formal group pose. The cover has a bright orange background with the album title in large blue lettering at the top. At the bottom are two decorative framed sections: one contains a short Bible verse in Norwegian, and the other shows a smaller portrait of a man in a suit.
January 29, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Arne Aano – Du er innbudt [You're invited] Norway: Golden Voice, 1970 https://www.discogs.com/release/12754574-Arne-Aano-Du-Er-Innbudt The image shows three men performing music indoors in a simple wooden-paneled room. One man sits at an organ on the left, another stands in the center playing an accordion, and a third stands on the right playing an electronic vibraphone-style keyboard. A small potted plant with red flowers sits in front of them. The album title appears in red script across the top, with the artist’s name printed in yellow near the bottom left.
January 28, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Album cover: Will Glahé – Akkordeon Pops 1 Germany: Decca, 1972 https://www.discogs.com/release/8314456-Will-Glah%C3%A9-Akkordeon-Pops-1 The image shows a young woman with long brown hair seated on the floor in a shiny light-blue sleeveless outfit, posing with her legs extended. Behind her is a matching light-blue scooter with a black seat, set against a plain blue studio background. She looks toward the camera with a neutral expression. The album title and artist’s name appear in white text at the top, with a list of song titles printed along the bottom.
January 27, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Det er på tide at du tar hintet, @nilshenrik.bsky.social
Avisoverskrift: Mange unge voksne bor i barndomshjemmet for å spare penger. Faren gleder seg til Nils-Henrik flytter ut.
January 26, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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Album cover: Kjell Kraghe Till Melker Davidsons Orkester – En Glad Gutt Från Skandinavien Sweden: Koster, 1977 https://www.discogs.com/release/4696424-Kjell-Kraghe-Till-Melker-Davidsons-Orkester-En-Glad-Gutt-Fr%C3%A5n-Skandinavien The image shows a smiling man with short blond hair wearing large, lightly tinted glasses and a red shirt. His portrait is framed inside a stylized white illustration resembling a headset or collar. The background is dark teal. The artist’s name “KJELL KRAGHE” appears in large pink letters at the top, and the album title “En glad gutt frå Skandinavien” is written in yellow text along the bottom.
January 25, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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Various – Det beste fra Norsktoppen Norway: Direct, 1974 https://www.discogs.com/release/1716066-Unknown-Artist-Det-Beste-Fra-Norsktoppen-Nr1 The design features a smiling young woman with dark hair standing against a red background, framed by a rounded yellow border. She wears a light-colored short-sleeved top with a decorative black pattern and dark shorts, posing casually with one hand near her hip. On the left side of the cover, a green panel lists song titles in white text under the heading “Norsk Toppen.” A small record label logo appears in the top right corner.
January 24, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Album cover: Edith Segerstedt – Gammeldansen går... Sweden: Koster, 1976 http://discogs.com/release/13885656-Edith-Segerstedt-Gammeldansen-G%C3%A5r The image shows an older woman with blonde, styled hair smiling warmly at the camera while holding a large accordion. She wears a bright pink blouse and stands against a light blue studio background. The album title appears curved across the top in black lettering, with the artist’s name printed to the right.
January 23, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Album cover for: Nick Borgen Med Scandinavians – Live Sweden: Moondisc, 1975 https://www.discogs.com/release/3263536-Nick-Borgen-Med-Scandinavians-Live The image shows five adult men standing side by side in a studio setting against a brown background. They wear matching bright yellow suits with light blue shirts, styled in a 1970s dance-band fashion. Several have mustaches and medium-length hair, and all face the camera with relaxed smiles. A red border frames the cover, with “NICK BORGEN” printed vertically on the left, “LIVE” centered across the group, and “SCANDINAVIANS” in large red letters at the bottom.
January 21, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Album cover: Kenneth's – Blandans Sweden: Not on Label, 1977 https://www.discogs.com/release/14420491-Kenneths-Blandans The image shows five adult men posed together in a studio setting against a soft gradient background. They wear matching red shirts with blue vests, styled in a 1970s fashion. Three men lie in front, leaning on their elbows, while two sit or kneel behind them. Several have mustaches or side-parted hair, and all face the camera with relaxed, confident expressions. The band name “KENNETH’S” appears in large white letters at the top, with “BLANDANS” curved along the bottom.
January 20, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Album cover: Streaplers – Drivin' Sweden: Bohus Grammofon, 1977 https://www.discogs.com/release/6943448-Streaplers-Drivin The image shows five men posed together in a studio portrait against a neutral background. All wear loose-fitting white shirts with open collars, smiling toward the camera. One man sits in front holding an acoustic guitar, while the others stand closely behind him with relaxed, friendly expressions. The band name “STREAPLERS” appears in large red capital letters across the top. A graphic reading “DRIVIN’” with a stylized motion effect is placed at the lower right, and a yellow sticker on the left notes the inclusion of the song “Lady Lulu.”
January 19, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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Album cover: Kellys – Kellys Sweden: Viking, 1976 https://www.discogs.com/master/1126730-Kellys-Kellys The image shows five young men standing side by side in a studio setting against a dark background. They wear coordinated outfits consisting of white flared trousers and red or green vests over white shirts, typical of late 1970s dance-band fashion. All face the camera and smile, with long, feathered hairstyles. The band name “KELLY’S” appears at the top in large yellow lettering, with additional song titles printed in smaller text above.
January 17, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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#oslotoiletseries
S/hov-foto fra toalettet på et utested i Oslo. Tagger og klistremerker på interiøret
January 17, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Album cover: Stig Linds Orkester, Meta Roos – Stig Linds Orkester Med Meta Roos Sweden: Viking, 1975 https://www.discogs.com/release/8888448-Stig-Linds-Orkester-Meta-Roos-Stig-Linds-Orkester-Med-Meta-Roos The image shows a studio portrait of five musicians posed closely together against a textured gray backdrop, framed by a circular black border. At the center stands a woman wearing a light-colored satin dress and pearl necklace. She is surrounded by five men dressed in shiny, brightly colored shirts in green, blue, gold, and brown tones. All face the camera with relaxed, friendly expressions. The band name “Stig Linds Orkester” curves across the top of the cover, and the album title “Med Meta Roos” appears along the bottom in bold white lettering. [The title simply means "Stig Lind's Orchestra with Meta Roos", with Meta Roos probably being the female vocalist.]
January 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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#oslotoiletseries
Sorthvitt-foto fra nedtagget vegg fra toalettet på et utested i Oslo. Graffiti: «Ingen overlever livet. Ha litt selvironi» (Foto: Trond J. Strøm)
January 16, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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På utallige (*) oppfordringer:
Dette er starten på
#oslotoiletseries
på Bluesky!

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Sorthvitt-foto av toalett på utested i Oslo. Masse tagging på flisene. (Foto: Trond J. Strøm)
January 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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Album cover: Vikingarna – Hallelujah – Kramgoa låtar 7 Sweden: Mariann, 1979 https://www.discogs.com/release/13498108-Vikingarna-Kramgoa-L%C3%A5tar-7-Hallelujah The image shows a group of men seated around a dining table, dressed in Viking-style costumes with horned helmets. They raise large beer steins in a celebratory toast. At the center of the table is a large roasted meat dish surrounded by vegetables and serving platters. The setting appears to be a warmly lit banquet room with decorative hanging lights overhead. The band name “Vikingarna” and the album title “HALLELUJAH” are printed prominently at the top in bold lettering.
January 15, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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Album cover: Flamingokvintetten – Flamingokvintetten #11 Sweden: Flam, 1980 https://www.discogs.com/release/7452378-Flamingokvintetten-Flamingokvintetten-11 The image shows five men posing together against a light, plain background, all wearing matching shiny gold outfits with open shirts and flared trousers, typical of late 1970s stage fashion. They stand in a confident, playful group pose, some leaning forward with hands on knees, others standing upright. The band name “flamingokvintetten” and the number “#11” appear prominently at the top right, while song titles such as “Xanadu,” “One More Reggae for the Road,” and “Tú Sei L’Unica Donna per Me” are listed on the left.
January 14, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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[strictly speaking an EP cover]
EP cover: Vestlandsduoen – Amerikavise Norway: NorDisc, 1961 http://discogs.com/release/8447235-Vestlandsduoen-Amerikavise The image shows a smiling man and woman posed together against a blue illustrated background. The man wears glasses, a patterned jacket, and holds an acoustic guitar, while the woman wears a traditional-style dress with a fitted bodice and decorative brooch. Both face the camera with friendly expressions. The album title “VESTLANDS duoven” appears in large, hand-drawn-style lettering at the top, with a list of song titles and performer names printed on the right side.
January 13, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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Album cover: Curtz – 2 - Violer Till Mor [Violets for Mother] Sweden: Hellrec, 1982 https://www.discogs.com/release/14395082-Curtz-2-Violer-Till-Mor The image shows five adult men posing outdoors on and around a low stone wall in a green, rural setting. They wear coordinated light blue vests and trousers over white shirts, with relaxed, informal poses—some seated on the wall, others crouching in front. Trees, grass, and a rustic building appear in the background. The band name “CURTZ” is printed in large yellow letters at the top, with the album title Violer Till Mor in yellow text near the bottom.
January 12, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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Fra serien «Firmanavn med umotivert bruk av Z»:

Zemi-aziatizk kjøkken? Zemi-restaurant? Kom til zemifinalen i kokkekunzt?
#firmanavnmedumotivertbrukavZ
Restaurantskilt: "Zemi Asia Cuisine" (gul skrift på mørk bakgrunn)
January 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Album cover: Curtz – 1 Sweden: Helrec, 1980 https://www.discogs.com/release/7812815-Curtz-1 The image shows five adult men standing outdoors on a grassy lawn, leaning casually against a wooden fence. All five wear matching red, white, and blue tracksuits and white shoes, posed with hands on hips or resting on the fence. A rustic wooden building and trees appear in the background under a clear sky. The band name “CURTZ” is printed in large yellow letters across the top on a green background, with the number “1” on both the left and right sides.
January 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Fra serien «Firmanavn med umotivert bruk av Z»:

Hvorfor Kozmos? Hvorfor ikke Kozmoz eller Cosmoz?

#firmanavnmedumotivertbrukavZ
Butikkskilt: "KOZMOS"
January 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Album cover: Contrazt – En Vän Du Kan Väcka Mitt I Natten Sweden: Mariann, 1986 https://www.discogs.com/release/2586382-Contrazt-En-V%C3%A4n-Du-Kan-V%C3%A4cka-Mitt-I-Natten The image shows five young men posing together indoors, all dressed in matching white outfits with short-sleeved shirts, bow ties, and trousers, styled in a 1980s pop aesthetic. Three of them are seated while two stand behind and beside the group, one leaning casually against a curtain. Their hairstyles are voluminous and neatly styled. The band name “CONTRAZT” appears in large blue capital letters across the top. The background features pastel-colored graphic stripes and a framed photo layout
January 5, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Album cover: J.J. Worthington – If I Should Touch You UK: London Records, 1969 https://www.discogs.com/release/6611945-JJ-Worthington-If-I-Should-Touch-You Album cover titled If I Should Touch You by J.J. Worthington, released on the London label. The cover features a black-and-white close-up portrait of a balding man with a contemplative expression, holding his fingers near his mouth as if mid-thought. He wears a light-colored turtleneck sweater. The album title appears in blue text at the top right, with the artist’s name in red beneath it. A track list is printed along the right side
January 4, 2026 at 1:51 PM