A big part of the authoritarian playbook is war. War takes over the news. War blots out criticism. War divides a nationβs people, subjecting those against it to being called unpatriotic. War grants leaders all sorts of emergency powers. War consumes everything else.
We mustnβt let this war do so.
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"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
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28.02.2026 00:45 β
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RIP-
09.02.2026 15:50 β
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YouTube video by Christopher Bungert
Bruce Springsteen - Streets of Minneapolis live from First Ave, Minneapolis, Jan 30th 2026
youtu.be/hyPFxh_XXwY
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Another terrible loss.
RIP-
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βThe first person who ever impressed me in my life was Ravi Shankar, and he was the only person who didn't try to impress me" - George Harrison
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YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. Itβs dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
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If only our Congress had an ounce of the moral backbone that our artists have-
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Philip Glass pulls world premiere from Kennedy Center
The pioneering composer announced that βthe values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the messageβ of his Symphony No. 15: βLincoln.β
Breaking news: Composer Philip Glass withdrew his highly anticipated Symphony No. 15 from its scheduled Kennedy Center performance, saying βthe values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the message of the Symphony.β
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This resonates right about now:
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We have been so fortunate to have Sly & Robbie play on a few of our label's albums. Sadly, as of today, they are now both gone. RIP-
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Sitting here, reading the soul-destroying news of the day, listening to this in the background. David Torn is my favorite guitarist and someone I am proud to call a friend. To my ears, this piece somehow captures the moment we are living through, in a way that greatly moved me-
fb.watch/ESkb7kS7p0/
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YouTube video by Warren Zevon - Topic
Desperados Under the Eaves (2008 Remaster)
Today has been shit for a million reasons, but I can't forget that it's also Warren Zevon's birthday. His music means a lot of me and his influence is all over Sandman Slim's LA. Speaking of which, I think this song sums up the city better than any other.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXCl...
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One of my favorites (of many) from this giant of a musician.
RIP-
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Hearing from reliable sources that guitarist Ralph Towner has passed away.
Such a giant of his instrument, with such an incredible body of work- and a huge influence on me.
More terrible news, in what has already been a truly awful year.
18.01.2026 16:50 β
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Amen!
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For obvious reasons, I feel compelled to post this quote at the beginning of every year.
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Oh Sh*t-
RIP
2026 continues to come on hot & uglyβ¦
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Perusal #75: Geologist, ClΓ©mentine March, Sis and the Lower Wisdomβ¦
A world of sonic/musical discoveries reviewed by Dominic Valvona. All entries are in alphabetical order. Geologist βCan I Get A Pack Of Camel Lights?β(Drag City) 30th January 2026 Owing to their inβ¦
My inaugural reviews column of 2026 is here. Features the debut album from the Animal Collective's Geologist, plus albums & EPs from @sarahshaunofficial.bsky.social @prahrecordings.bsky.social ClΓ©mentine March, Foster Neville @subexotic.bsky.social and more...
monolithcocktail.com/2026/01/05/p...
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Always remember that listening to music can be the entire activity. Put on headphones. Blast it through speakers. Close your eyes and just listen.
Listening to music is not a background activity. It can be the entire journey, and it's worth the time.
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a parody Nancy cartoon where she is in bed saying, "Actually yeah, maybe today, Satan."
Good morning
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When I was 14 years old, I was going on & on to my older brother about how Steve Howe was the greatest guitarist in the world (yes, I was a "prog kid"). My bro just smiled, handed me his copy of Inner Mounting Flame & said: "Oh yeah- check THIS out". Mission accomplished. Mind Blown...
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Playlist 01-01-26
Mixcloud:
www.mixcloud.com/SpaceIsThePl...
Podbean:
www.podbean.com/ea/pb-3fqyv-...
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Sale Marino, by Umut Adan & ZebΓ’nis
1 track album
#NowPlaying
Umut Adan, ZebΓ’nis - Sale Marino
Sale Marino (sixdegreesrecords)
umutadanmusic.bandcamp.com/album/sale-m...
@sixdegreesofficial.bsky.social
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