Christian DeArmond

Michael Corleone at Hyman Roth’s birthday party in Havana in THE GODFATHER PART II

“I saw a strange thing today. The New York Times reported on the video the White House posted of Trump dropping shit on protestors. But they wouldn’t confirm the video was AI generated. And they wouldn’t use the word ‘shit’.”
“What does that tell you?”
“They could lose.”

Unpopular opinion, maybe: "AI Slop" is forcing us to note the distinction of 'Art' vs 'Craft' (in our culture, we tend to conflate the two).

AI copies the 'Craft'. Not the 'Art'.

It's possible to be awesome at drawing, but not be an 'Artist'.

It's possible to write, but not be an 'Author'.

Wow. This really says it all.

Finally some news worth watching!

For Sale: Pair of Balls, rarely used, MUST SELL! Contact ABC New York. No unreasonable offer refused!

Holy shit scorched earth motherfucker

Trump says immigrants must prove ‘good moral character’ — this from the guy who paid hush money to a porn star, stole from his own charity, and tried to overturn an election.

Hey #MusicianSky,

If you plan to release new singles or albums, or hold an online event (listening parties, concerts, etc) NEXT WEEK, August 18th to August 24th, tell me about it!
I'm putting this list together every SUNDAY evening.

Artists, bands and labels of all genres are welcome! 👍

Fifteen Minutes of Bullshit, by Christian and the Sinners 6 track album

It’s#bandcampfriday

Can I interest you in some post-punk fuzzed out freakouts?

christiand.bandcamp.com/album/fiftee...

A big thanks to @etherdiver.bsky.social for their kind words on "Peripherals" in this week's "Other People's Music"!

#sarcasm (in case you missed that part)

In a mere matter of days, we can house migrants, but not our homeless. Because being cruel is always the motivation. #AlligatorAuschwitz

Very striking how every right-wing conspiracy freakout was just a prophecy of what they planned on eventually doing - whether it was Jade Helm or FEMA camps, the moment they had the opportunity to make these imaginary monstrosities they came up with come to life, they did

YouTube video by Christian D Sonic Reducer at Ceol Kids 2025

Covering Sonic Reducer with the Sinners-

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YouTube video by Christian D House of the Rising Sun at The Ceol Kids Charity Concert 2025

House of the Rising Sun-Christian and the Sinners with Ceol Kids Horn section and keys…

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Google and Meta search both report that Cape Breton Island has its own time zone 12 minutes ahead of mainland Nova Scotia time because they are both drawing that information from a Beaverton article I wrote in 2024

The Mechanics of Mysticism, by Ether Diver 12 track album

Just a regular Friday, not a #BandcampFriday, but I'd still love it if you'd check out my new album today! It's a dozen tracks of dense, dub-soaked wizard synth and otherworldly ghostwave. Psychedelic instrumentals for inner space journeys!

etherdiver.bandcamp.com/album/the-me...

#musicsky #music

my dad: people today are too sensitive
me: u bitches cried when dylan went electric

Say no to the golden handcuffs.
This is a multibillion scam that will force Canada further into the military "protection" of the authoritarian regime in Washington.
It is about making us a vassal state.
We need to put the protection of our interests as top priority for military investments.

reminder that America was founded on the very idea of ditching a mad king

Some interesting & unusual suspects in this week's Other People's Music! We don't see much ska punk! Or slowcore! Country pop hits transformed into indie rock jams! Plus some smart electro & endearing bedroom/folk pop!

Read & listen: www.etherdiver.com/2025/05/23/o...

#musicsky 🎧 #MusicDiscovery

Ooh, they're taking our money at par? Fantastic, I would TOTALLY risk detention at the border for the opinions I express online for tha--- no wait

But, it means I'd get a chance to spend my Canadian money in a country run by people who want to eradicate Canada as a coun----oh also wait

Brutal.

What happened?

Pierre Poilievre managed to go thru all that — years of campaigning on the public dime; the most important election in modern Canadian history; losing a historic lead in the polls with historic speed; losing his own riding — ALL without actually proving that he could pass the normal security check.

Dive into kosmische, space synth, weird ambient and eclectic electronica with this week's dose of Other People's Music.

www.etherdiver.com/2025/04/25/o...

Five releases from independent musical artists, reviewed in a super brief, information-dense style focused on the strongest elements of each.

One more nail in the coffin of American dominance in science 🧪

Great band, and what a voice. I saw him a few years ago at the Horseshoe and he was wonderful.

I’ve been listening to the Alarm since I heard the news.

BREAKING: Pierre Poilievre asks US President Trump for political asylum