Dean Hochlaf

dhochlaf.bsky.social

16 October 2026 18:48

Was throwing a senior civil servant under the bus a wise thing to do? No But did it demonstrate a ruthless political shrewdness and save the political career of Keir Starmer? Also no

But Andrew Hickey Died Ten Years Ago This Very Night

andrewhickey.500songs.com

16 October 2026 18:46

Weirdly I think Paul Simon is now rather an underrated songwriter. He doesn't get brought up any more and he seems deeply unfashionable, possibly because he has come across in the past as a bit of a dick. But *by God* the man can write a song.

Joanie's Post Post Feminist Phase

bettybitter.bsky.social

16 October 2026 18:45

I'm unironically of the mind that the best way to do a Beatles biopic is as an anthology of short films from the perspectives of different Fifth Beatles. There's multiple good ways to splice it up, but I do feel strongly it should begin and end with Billy Preston.

Ned Hartley

nedhartley.com

16 October 2026 12:55

It’s not flying, it’s falling without style