Defiance

Defiance, 2 months ago to earthquake

A friend just sent me this terrifying video of boulders crashing down onto a road during the #earthquake in #Taiwan 😵

Dashcam video shows a few cars on a hillside road as they dodge huge boulders falling down onto the road.

Defiance, 8 months ago to random

Interesting article on a new book that analyzes the large demonstrations in world capitals throughout the 2010's, noting that many of these countries ended up with leaders even more repressive than the autocrats that protests toppled.

Interesting quote:

"The reason that social media did not work as promised is not because we misunderstood the nature of the internet and the possibilities of digital connectivity, but because oligarchs took over the digital space."

https://www.vox.com/world-politics/23896050/protest-decade-2010-revolutionary-handbook-vincent-bevins-arab-spring-brazil-occupy-hong-kong

Defiance, 2 months ago to Sports

Really happy to see such a high profile (and extremely religious) women’s basketball coach reflexively and confidently answer “yes” to this attempted gotcha question

#sports #ncaa #basketball

https://theathletic.com/5395758/2024/04/06/dawn-staley-south-carolina-transgender-comments-womens-sports/

Defiance, 1 year ago to random

Actually...this is the best obit headline today:

God Strikes Down Pat Robertson For What He Said About Gays, Hurricanes, 9/11, Haiti, Orphans...

https://www.wonkette.com/god-strikes-down-pat-robertson

Defiance, 5 months ago to Cats

I use TikTok for one reason and one reason only. This particular kitty cam 😻
#cats #kittycam

TikTok video from Mr Kitters the Cat. A cat with a camera attached to their collar so we see their first kitty perspective as they roam around outside. We see them run towards a bird on a tree, meet other cats, and do cat things like drink water from a puddle

Defiance, 4 months ago to random

Put a pin in this one. You just know we're gonna learn some really weird shit about this freak some day.

https://jezebel.com/this-oklahoma-state-senator-really-doesn-t-want-you-wat-1851181345

Defiance, 7 months ago to mastodon

It’s my FediVersary! My MastoBirthday! My Birthtodon! I joined a year ago.

So glad to have a non-profit social media platform. And I really enjoy the community, and all the new folks I’ve connected with here, some even IRL!

In addition to all the diverse voices and perspectives that help me stay informed and empathetic, I get to hear really cool stories from people who were / are active in the music scenes and bands I post about.

I'm feeling thankful for the small things today 🎶

#Fediversary #Mastodon #birthday #anniversary #gratitude

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neCRVKX_MJ4

Defiance, 3 months ago to history

I love that this iconic car dealership in downtown LA is still standing. It’s been here my whole life. I loved Felix The Cat as a kid and always enjoyed when we’d pass by this sign. The landscape has changed so much, it’s kinda nice to see some “old” stuff remain 😊
#dtla #history #LosAngeles

Defiance, 4 months ago to random

This is what I’m dealing with
#caturday

Defiance, 9 months ago to ethelcain

#OTD August 27, 1980

The B-52’s release their second LP, “Wild Planet”

Sophomore albums are rarely as good as the first one, but damn, this is about as close as you can get to repeating unbelievable success and cool music.

Recorded in the Bahamas like its predecessor, this follow up delivers more of the band’s signature sound; retro-kitsch, bouncy beats, quirky hooks, and first-class vocals from Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson.

Some real classics on this one, including “Quiche Lorraine,” “Dirty Back Road” and the immortal “Private Idaho”. But it’s another album you should just play from start to finish.

#NewWave #PopMusic #IndieRock #Athens #80s #music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8t6JAG2xCA

Defiance, 6 months ago to hiking

I love seeing new life emerging from destruction. In this case, new growth after a fire as you can see at the base of this burnt Manzanita tree.
#hiking #outdoors #nature #plants

Defiance, 10 months ago to music

Urgh! A Music War (Soundtrack) - 1981

One of the first real new wave rock albums that opened my eyes to new bands and music exploration beyond what was on the radio or popular at school.

The film is all live performances recorded around 1980, mainly in London, Portsmouth, San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Monica and New York. My buddy had the video (VHS!) so we’d watch it regularly throughout the early 80s.

The soundtrack came out a year before the film and was packaged as a double album gatefold. It’s got some great performances, and the sound quality is solid.

It’s where I first heard Klaus Nomi, Pere Ubu, and Magazine.

It’s got my favorite version of The Police doing "Driven to Tears", and an amazing performance by The Cramps, doing their version of “Tear It Up”.

#Compilation #NewWave #rock #soundtrack #music #80s

https://vimeo.com/445459902

Defiance, 7 months ago to 80s

#OTD Oct 20, 1989

Galaxie 500 release their second LP, “On Fire”

Ah, the sound of my college years. Perfectly representative album of the developing indie scene of the time (e.g. Doolittle came out around this time)

This is when I started appreciating more mellow music. Probably because on this album they somehow make loud guitars and full throated vocals sound relaxing and dreamy. Lots of reverb and a rather melancholy vibe throughout.

Favorite song by far is the opening track, “Blue Thunder”. But this is another album that I’ve slowly found is best played all the way through, as each track blends seamlessly into the next.

#DreamPop #IndieRock #80s #music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsfvdGjL4Yo

Defiance, 3 months ago to random

I always find Tiedrich's words quite soothing 😏

https://www.jefftiedrich.com/p/forced-birth-fuckfaces-say-frozen

Defiance, 3 months ago to Cats

Can’t work right now 😻
#cats

Defiance, 7 months ago (edited 7 months ago) to ska

October 19, 1979

Madness release their debut LP, “One Step Beyond”

Total classic. As I’ve said recently, I’m grateful for my mod friends who turned me onto bands like Madness, who in turn introduced me to the original Jamaican ska bands of the 60’s.

But it’s not all ska music and covers. There’s also some reggae, a bit of eastern european music, pop, and even a hint of classical music. Most songs are upbeat, but “Razor Blade Alley” is a dark, bleak tune. Overall, it’s an excellent debut.

I still love the powerful rendition of the title track. It’s also a cover (Prince Buster), but that sax is just 🔥 Turn it up for the nuttiest sound around!

#Ska #SecondWaveSka #pop #music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9N8piRFVcU

Defiance, 2 months ago to random

The spring equinox is here. Equal parts light and darkness. So why not some scary music from Coil!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjFOruZf61Y

Defiance, 7 months ago to random

Less than 2 hours til Game 2 of the #WNBAFinals 🏆 🏀

#WNBA #LVAces #NYLiberty

Defiance, 1 month ago to SanFrancisco

Absolutely beautiful day in San Francisco ☀️
#cawx #urbanphotography #sanfrancisco

Defiance, 24 days ago to vinyl

Dead Kennedys – “Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables” (1980)
Australian reissue on Cherry Red / Virgin, 1988
Limited edition white vinyl

Kind of a must-have album, so I got it on white vinyl! 🤷‍♂️

#vinyl #VinylRecords #PunkRock #music

Back cover has picture of generic band in matching tuxedos, but each person is headless. Background is pink and black dots. Black text with track listing Below is fold out poster that came with this reissue

Defiance, 12 days ago to vinyl

Beastie Boys – Paul's Boutique
First pressing on Beastie Boys Records, Jul 25, 1989
Gatefold album jacket

First purchased this on vinyl because I wanted the full vinyl packaging experience and didn’t have many gatefold jackets like this.

Then I got the CD for portability and eventually to digitize. These days, I listen to the remastered digital version. But this remains a top 5 album.

#VinylRecords #vinyl #HipHop #rap #music

Unfolded gatefold showing the two inner panels. Another wide angle shot of 80s Brooklyn Below is album sleeve with a picture of the three band members as taken underwater and in oversaturated color effect

Defiance, 4 months ago to workersrights

Thinking of the CFA strikers on the picket line across the #CalState system today.

Stay strong! 💪

#union #strike #CSU #CFA #ProtestSongs #solidarity #music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZOrkPIZ1JU

Defiance, 7 days ago to random

Oh man, my Nextdoor is gonna go crazy over this huge backlog of wage theft. They HATE all the crime we have these days!

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-05-31/major-backlog-of-wage-theft-claims-in-california-state-audit-finds

SpaceAce, 2 months ago to random

I SAVED ACE'S FOR LAST as a reward for listening to well especially Peter's ....
99% of people would say the classic on here is "New York Groove" and so I'll go along with them but I REALLY REALLY like the spacey, echo laden "I'm In Need Of Love" it's really awesome and druggy
It just occurred to me listening to "Speedin Back To My Baby" the only solo record that doesn't use female backup vocals is Paul!

StillIRise1963, 11 days ago to random

I support the RNC attendees bringing guns.