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*thoughts about Terry Hall – Sense*

Melancholy folded into a tidy pop suit, Hall’s cool, rueful baritone walks the melody like a late‑night thought that won’t sit still, with jangling guitars and understated swing turning “Sense?” into a quietly devastating shrug that somehow feels like c...
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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音乐分享 抖音热门 #SAVE ME #暴躁的兔子 #c-pop#Melancholy
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The day you said goodbye, you wouldn’t even see me one last time.☂☂
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October 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
pinkcowduffy.bsky.social
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September 6, 2025 at 4:15 AM
rhysshelmerdine.bsky.social
My “shortlist” of albums I most enjoyed that were released between January and June of 2025.
POP Mallrat – Light hit my face like a straight right (Indie Pop) Rebecca Black – SALVATION (Electropop/Hyperpop) Lady Gaga – MAYHEM (Pop/Dance-Pop) Japanese Breakfast – For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) (Indie Pop) Maren Morris – D R E A M S I C L E (Country Pop) Miley Cyrus – Something Beautiful (Progressive Pop) Lorde – Virgin (Dance-Pop/Alt-Pop) corook – committed to a bit (Indie Pop) Djanaba – Did I Stutter? (Electro Pop) Hundredth – Faded Splendor (Dream Pop) Sedona – Getting Into Heaven (Alternative/Indie Pop) FOLK/ALT ROCK Olive Klug – Lost Dog (Contemporary Folk) Dope Lemon – Golden Wolf (Indie Folk/Indie Pop) Semler – Revival In My Mind (Indie-Folk) Blondshell – If You Asked For A Picture (Alt-Rock) HIP-HOP/R&B/RAP Dana Williams – Real Friends (R&B/Soul) Ladi6 – Le Va (Hip-Hop/Neo Soul) Kevin Abstract – Blush (Hip-Hop/Rap) Little Simz – Lotus (Hip-Hop/Rap) POP-PUNK/METALCORE/HARDCORE Stick To Your Guns – Keep Planting Flowers (Melodic Hardcore) Stray From The Path – Clockworked (Metalcore) Turnstile – NEVER ENOUGH (Hardcore) Spiritbox – Tsunami Sea (Progressive Metalcore) Sleep Token – Even In Arcadia (Progressive Metal) Arm’s Length – There’s a Whole World Out There (Emo/Pop-Punk) The Callous Daoboys – I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven (Mathcore) Underoath – The Place After This One (Post-Hardcore/Metalcore) Thornhill – BODIES (Metalcore) Grayscale – The Hart (Pop-Punk/Alt-Rock) Dear Seattle – TOY (Pop-Punk/Indie Rock)
July 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
diveintodiscovery.bsky.social
May 8, 1886, Coca-Cola was invented. Pharmacist John Pemberton later served the first glass in Atlanta. Marketed as a medicinal tonic, it sparked a global beverage empire, evolving from drugstore remedy to pop culture symbol found in over 200 countries.

#StayCurious #Skystorians #DiveIntoDiscovery
The Pharmacist Behind the Formula: John Pemberton and the Origins of Coca-Cola This colorized historical portrait shows Dr. John Stith Pemberton, the pharmacist who created Coca-Cola, dressed in a formal white coat against the backdrop of his apothecary—a setting rich with the textures of glass vials and wooden shelves. Taken from a time when chemistry and medicine often blurred into entrepreneurship, this image presents Pemberton not only as a medical man but as an emblem of a uniquely American kind of innovation. On May 8, 1886, in Atlanta, Georgia, Pemberton served the first glass of Coca-Cola at Jacob’s Pharmacy, introducing it as a temperance drink and medicinal tonic. Originally marketed as a “valuable brain tonic” that could relieve headaches, fatigue, and even morphine addiction—of which Pemberton himself suffered due to war wounds—the drink reflected 19th-century trends that combined herbal remedies with commercial opportunity. A veteran of the Confederate Army, Pemberton’s legacy is paradoxical: his invention outlived him by over a century, though he died just two years later in 1888, having sold most of his rights to the formula. The photograph captures not merely a man, but a moment in American history when pharmacists were also inventors, when products straddled the line between cure and commodity. Coca-Cola would go on to shed its medical image, undergo rebranding, and evolve into one of the most globally recognized commercial symbols. Yet it began in the hands of this reserved, mustachioed chemist whose invention would fundamentally shape the landscape of marketing, consumer culture, and even global diplomacy. This portrait connects the quiet precision of pharmaceutical practice with the explosive influence of a soft drink that would come to define modern branding. The Original Elixir: Coca-Cola Syrup Jug from Its Medicinal Origins This archival photograph showcases one of the earliest syrup dispensers for Coca-Cola, a thick, jug-like container bearing the ornate black-and-white label from its medicinal days. The words “Delicious” and “Refreshing” crown the label, but the product’s use was anything but ordinary—this was no mere soft drink, but a pharmacological tonic served by the ounce. Distributed from soda fountains in the late 19th century, this syrup was mixed with carbonated water on site, one ounce per glass, as per the detailed instructions. First offered to the public on May 8, 1886, the product was marketed as a nerve stimulant and remedy for headaches, exhaustion, hysteria, and even impotence—fueled by a potent combination of coca leaf extract (including trace amounts of cocaine) and kola nut caffeine. This container, with its commanding shape and utilitarian design, speaks to a time when pharmacies doubled as social hubs and experimental chemistry labs. Coca-Cola syrup was not sold in bottles yet; it was dispensed by the trained hands of soda jerks behind ornate marble counters, making the drink not only a product but an experience. The handwritten serial number near the bottom reflects an era of small-batch formulations and proprietary recipes, guarded like trade secrets. This jug is both artifact and symbol: it captures the moment before Coca-Cola became a mass-market commodity, when it was still a crafted, medicalized elixir with grand therapeutic claims. It tells the story of a beverage that began as a pharmaceutical concoction and ended up a cultural juggernaut—proof that medicine, marketing, and myth can sometimes mix in the most unexpected of ways. From Tonic to Trend: Coca-Cola’s 1905 Advertisement and the Rise of Lifestyle Marketing This richly illustrated advertisement from 1905 marks a pivotal chapter in Coca-Cola’s evolution—from medicinal tonic to fashionable beverage. Two elegantly dressed women, adorned in Edwardian hats and gloves, sit at a café table sipping glasses of Coca-Cola. Behind them, a white plaster wall boldly displays the slogan: “Coca-Cola Revives and Sustains.” The message is clear—this drink is not just curative, it’s socially elevating. The scene offers more than visual charm; it is a strategic reframing of Coca-Cola’s brand. By the early 20th century, under the leadership of Asa Candler—who purchased the rights to the formula after John Pemberton’s death—Coca-Cola began aggressively distancing itself from its pharmacy roots. This shift was necessary, as the inclusion of cocaine (eventually removed entirely by 1929) and increasingly stringent food and drug regulations required a reinvention. The image portrays Coca-Cola as a cosmopolitan beverage, suitable for sophisticated women in refined public spaces, rather than as a dose of syrup behind a drugstore counter. It embodies one of the earliest known examples of lifestyle advertising, in which a product is sold not merely for its function but for its aspirational value. Even the inclusion of children and couples in the background suggests a wholesome, all-ages appeal, masking its more controversial ingredients. This ad didn’t just sell a drink—it sold modernity, leisure, and social belonging. It captures the transformative moment when Coca-Cola pivoted from remedy to ritual, positioning itself as an indispensable part of daily life and social interaction. In doing so, it helped pioneer a global advertising philosophy still dominant today: brands don’t just sell products—they sell identities. Selling Wellness: Coca-Cola’s Original Medicinal Pitch in Gilded Age America” This black-and-white image reproduces one of Coca-Cola’s earliest printed advertisements, a text-heavy announcement that reflects the language and sensibilities of late 19th-century American pharmacology. Headlined “COCA-COLA SYRUP AND EXTRACT. For Soda Water and other Carbonated Beverages,” the ad markets the drink as an “Intellectual Beverage” and “Temperance Drink,” echoing the popular movements of the day that sought both mental stimulation and moral purity. Invented by pharmacist John Stith Pemberton and first served on May 8, 1886, Coca-Cola was originally positioned as a cure-all tonic containing the “valuable Tonic and Nerve Stimulant properties of the Coca plant and Cola (or Kola) nuts.” The text promises to relieve a panoply of ailments: “Sick Head-Ache, Neuralgia, Hysteria, Melancholy, &c.” These sweeping claims were not uncommon at the time, when patent medicines—often laced with alcohol, opiates, or stimulants—were freely marketed without scientific evidence. Pemberton’s mixture initially contained small amounts of cocaine, derived from the coca leaf, and caffeine, from the kola nut, giving the beverage its distinctive energizing effect. In a landscape where consumers were seeking alternatives to alcohol and morphine, Coca-Cola found its niche as both a “valuable Brain Tonic” and a socially acceptable indulgence. The ad also emphasizes flavor, stating that “the peculiar flavor of COCA-COLA delights every palate,” laying early groundwork for the brand’s later focus on taste and refreshment. Signed by “J. S. Pemberton, Chemist, Atlanta, Ga.,” this piece is not just a relic of advertising—it’s a revealing window into a time when science, commerce, and quackery often overlapped. It captures Coca-Cola at its origin: a pharmaceutical promise wrapped in entrepreneurial ambition, poised to become a global cultural icon.
May 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
lkearney.bsky.social
Hi! Still gathering music contacts over here, but wanted to share my current client roster! HMU if interested in coverage:
Kaput (Chicago no wave)
Katy Pinke (NY Indie / Experimental Pop)
Kestrels (Halifax Shoegaze)
Thin Lear (NJ Folk / Melancholy beauty)
Florry (PA Alt-C)
The Folk Implosion (90's)
February 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
andrewmale.bsky.social
A recommendation from Fred Dellar c. 2000. Arguably the late peak of Spector’s Wall Of Sound experiment. Euphoric pop soul suffused in a claustrophobic sovereign melancholy. HT @pasty90.bsky.social for the reminder. #CheapHeat
The Checkmates Ltd - Love Is All We Have To Give. (1969).
January 6, 2024 at 3:38 PM