dave roberts, PhD

never wanted movie stars in politics

Didn’t know that. Very cool.

Spinning Beth Orton: Trailer Park on vinyl.

Beth Orton: Trailer Park. Perfect late-night-just-poured-another-glass-of-bourbon music. Her voice just pulls me in. I’m definitely a fan. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

Spinning The Smithereens: Green Thoughts on vinyl

The Smithereens: Green Thoughts. Another band i always thought would be bigger. Currently this is the only album of theirs I have - keeping my eyes open for more albums. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

Spinning Gin Blossoms: New Miserable Experience on vinyl.

Gin Blossoms: New Miserable Experience. Definitely on an alternative kick tonight. Such a great album - always thought they would be much bigger than they were.

Spinning 10,000 Maniacs: In My Tribe on vinyl.

10,000 Maniacs: In My Tribe. Perfect way to follow R.E.M. A fave from university (and beyond). “Verdi Cries” is sublime. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

Spinning R.E.M. Document on vinyl.

R.E.M. Document. Saw them on tour at Michigan State for this in 1987 with 10,000 Maniacs opening for them. Still the best gig I’ve ever been to. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

Spinning Tunng: Comments Of The Inner Chorus on vinyl.

Tunng: Comments Of The Inner Chorus. Loved this band since I heard them at Moseley Folk in 2006. Folktronica for lack of a better term. Potent stuff. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

Spinning Lankum: False Lankum on vinyl.

Lankum: False Lankum. A relatively recently discovery for me that is now one of the groups whose music is deeply meaningful to me. All of their albums are fantastic, but this is my favourite. I think. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

You won’t get any arguments from me!

Spinning Chris Wood: Trespasser on vinyl.

Chris Wood: Trespasser. Another singer who‘s voice I get lost in. Master storyteller. Fantastic live. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

Spinning Dick Gaughan: Handful of Earth on vinyl.

Dick Gaughan: Handful of Earth. One of my favourite singers - always sings from the heart with a very rare strength and with conviction. This is a brand new release, really glad to get it. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

Spinning The Pentangle: Basket of Light on vinyl.

The Pentangle: Basket of Light. Folk-jazz-psychedelic chill out music. It’s been a long week so this is perfect. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

@brianphillips.bsky.social Bezos isn't destroying the Washington Post because it isn't profitable. He's destroying the Washington Post because he's calculated that a robust free press threatens the ability of his class to warp society around their interests

#United

Spinning Bob Weir: Blue Mountain on vinyl

Bob Weir: Blue Mountain. I miss Bob Weir. His music has accompanied me for a long time and continues to make my world better. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music #GratefulDead

Spinning Dire Straits: Love Over Gold on vinyl.

Dire Straits: Love Over Gold. Telegraph Road is one of my all time favourite songs. Moves me on a lot of different levels. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

Spinning X: Los Angeles on vinyl.

X: Los Angeles. Recently rewatched Decline of Western Civilization parts 1-3 again. Reminded me just how much I love the band X. Always played loud!
#ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

Bridge Over Troubled Water? Awesome tune - but the whole album is. I think if i had to pick one song though it would be The Boxer. That song just hits me.

Spinning Simon and Garfunkel: Bridge Over Troubled Water on vinyl.

Simon and Garfunkel: Bridge Over Troubled Water. Perfect start to a Wednesday evening. A fantastic album to get lost in.

#ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

Yup - if I had to list my favourite Beatles albums now, the top 3 would be Revolver, Abbey Road, and the White Album.

It really is a masterpiece - nice to be reminded of that! And I understand that feeling. I have records where the pops are part of the album for me.

Spinning The Beatles: White Album on vinyl.

The Beatles: White Album. Haven’t spun this in a while - for a long time it was my favourite Beatles album. Still love it. This is the 2018 50th anniversary pressing. Still looking for a good earlier copy of this. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

Spinning R.E.M. Chronic Town / Murmur on vinyl

R.E.M. Chronic Town / Murmur. This is the one-step that came out last year. The sound is amazing - like hearing it for the first time again 40 odd years later. One of my favourite pressings from one of my all time favourite bands. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #music

Music and memory is a potent combination.

Spinning The Doors: Strange Days on vinyl.

The Doors: Strange Days. Been on a definite Doors kick recently - it’s music that just transports me to a different place. Always played loudly. This is the 2020 45rpm AP pressing. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

Next on my list og albums to pick up;….

Spinning Kendrick Lamar: Mr Morale & The Big Steppers on vinyl.

Kendrick Lamar: Mr Morale & The Big Steppers. My youngest got my into Kendrick Lamar - and the more I listen to him, the more I like it. Heavy and thoughtful. Works for me. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #BobDylan #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying

Spinning Ye Vagabonds: All Tied Together on vinyl.

Ye Vagabonds: All Tied Together. I’ve been waiting to spin this since I preordered it last year. Heard Ye Vagabonds live last autumn and the played some tracks from this. Now I have it and it does not disappoint. Highly recommended if you like Irish folk music! #ArtIsResistance #vinyl

Spinning Fotheringay: Two Sessions For The BBC in 1970 on vinyl.

Fotheringay: Two Sessions For The BBC in 1970. I love Fotheringay but they only released one album! So any chance to hear other music is good. Not a great recording, but Sandy’s voice rings as true as ever. #ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music

Spinning The Doors: Soft Parade on vinyl.

The Doors: Soft Parade. Not my favourite Doors album - it’s a bit too big and too small. But still a great listen.

#ArtIsResistance #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #nowplaying #nowspinning #music