MJMcG (he/they)
@mjmcg.bsky.social
One of those voice actors they have these days. Hello! https://mjmcg.carrd.co/
A lil somthin' I pop up in, and which I hope is a huge success, since it's a smashing story and everyone involved is an absolute gem. Give it a listen why not!
The New Edinburgh Demonological Society@newedinpod.bsky.social · yesterdayPILOT EPISODE OUT NOW!!! #audiodrama #audiofiction #gothichorror #vampires #steampunk #scottishfolklore #newedinpod #victorian open.spotify.com/episode/2Tvz...
Here is the #BPHM8689 COLLABORATIVE PLAYLIST - add tracks to it! Hear other people's suggestions! Have fun! www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Black Pop 86-89 SUGGESTION BOX - YouTube
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Peoples Pop Polls: The World Cup Of 1996@peoples-pop-polls.bsky.social · 2w agoSo what comes next after #PPP96? In October we're doing #BPHM8689 The fifth of our Black Pop History polls - this time it's the golden age of rap; the explosion of house and techno; soul hits and pop bangers; global Black music from Addis Ababa to Australia
Go to a cozy pub with a big sheet of paper, some pens, a small group of your favourite weirdos and a copy of The Quiet Year. You'll create some stories you'll remember for a long while after.
Avery Alder, Buried Without Ceremony@lackingceremony.bsky.social · 2w agoDo you love any of the games that I have created? Whether it's Monsterhearts, Dream Askew, The Quiet Year, Going For Broke, or a deeper cut, now would be a great time to hit quote-tweet and tell your friends about it! It's been a slow month. 💕✨ store.buriedwithoutceremony.com
Get yer votes in to crown the best song of 1996! Two great contenders in very different ways.
Peoples Pop Polls: The World Cup Of 1996@peoples-pop-polls.bsky.social · 2w ago#PPP96 THE WORLD CUP OF 1996 - THE FINAL! It's BLACKSTREET - "No Diggity" v THE CARDIGANS - "Lovefool" docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Is the result really in no doubt? Have the voters been fooling us? You tell us -
It sucks to lose Dolly, obviously, but the outpouring of love on my timeline is remarkable. Lots and lots of back-to-back posts, and no two are celebrating her for the same reason. An incredible legacy.
Three of these semi-final songs are great! You should vote for two of them maybe! And definitely not ask any questions about the fourth song! (The B-side match is boss, too, and deserves equal attention)
Peoples Pop Polls: The World Cup Of 1996@peoples-pop-polls.bsky.social · 2w ago#PPP96 It's the SEMI-FINALS of THE WORLD CUP OF 1996! BLACKSTREET v PRODIGY CARDIGANS v MARK MORRISON AND!! The B-Side Final LADY SAW v PUFFY AMIYUMI docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... You have 24 hours to vote!
Monty Python Monty Pythons Flying Circus
Alt: Monty Python's Flying Circus gif, from the architect skit. Eric Idle is looking at a tower block model he designed, which has partially collapsed and caught fire. The word "SATIRE" in green block text is flashing on screen.
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Chris Paxton@cpaxton.bsky.social · 2w agoIncredible stuff
This was one of the most fun recording sessions I've done to date, and I'm very excited about hearing the final product!
Law of Names Media@lawofnames.com · 2w agoThis weekend I had the absolute /joy/ of recording for Dakota Gold with Sitara Canada, @thorb.info, @hadronkaleidoscope.bsky.social, @mjmcg.bsky.social, and of course @satyricorner.live all in the same session. God /damn/ but that was a talent-packed call. You are in for a treat with this show.
There's some legit brilliant tunes in here, a couple of decent ones, and one steaming pile of shite. See if you agree which ones are which when you vote in the PPP 1996 quarter finals!
Peoples Pop Polls: The World Cup Of 1996@peoples-pop-polls.bsky.social · 2w ago#PPP96 THE QUARTER FINALS! It's the 'Elite Eight' of 1996 - you have until 4PM (UK time) tomorrow to vote on BLACKSTREET v STEREOLAB PRODIGY v BELLE & SEBASTIAN MARK MORRISON v MANIC STREET PREACHERS CARDIGANS v BUSTA RHYMES docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Optimist: The cup is half full Pessimist: The cup is half empty Bon Jovi: Whoooooaaaaa,
MV@suzerain.bsky.social · 3w agoOptimist: The cup is half full Pessimist: The cup is half empty Pedant: It’s probably impossible or at the very least highly unlikely for the cup to be filled exactly halfway, down to the atomic level. It’s either more full or more empty; you need to look more closely.
Return To Silent Hill is on Amazon Prime now. Don't be a dummy like me and give in to curiosity about exactly how bad it might actually be - just watch this video essay by @voidburger.com which hits all the stupid, wrong and bizarre missteps made in that awful mess, but in an actually fun way.
In My Restless Dreams, I See That Clown: Christophe Gans
YouTube video by VoidBurger
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That "Whoa! Hey! Hey!" feels immediately sample-ready for a breakaway rap hit before year-end.
THE Pablo Escobear@pabloescobear.bsky.social · 3w agoHumpty dumpty asses
While I really enjoyed the film, it's great to see Kane's Backrooms return to its short form origins. This one is giving a balance of the mundane scientific analysis and the eerie exploration, both of which are essential flavours for this project.
Backrooms - Everything Must Go
YouTube video by Kane Pixels
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Everyone loves ranking their favourite things! Time to pick the best 10 from a democratically selected 40 top tunes of 1996. Here's my carefully curated selection:
Peoples Pop Polls: The World Cup Of 1996@peoples-pop-polls.bsky.social · 3w ago#PPP96 It's the FINAL FORTY! Rank your TEN favourite songs Eurovision style from the remaining list of bangers in the WORLD CUP OF 1996 The top 8 will go to the Quarter-Finals (and into Pollhalla!) docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
DUCKS - A short film about some perfectly normal ducks www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8vZ...
DUCKS | Award Winning Animated Short Film
YouTube video by AJ Jefferies
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My main - the spiky, gothy Scheer - are back up for consideration, but I just encourage you to listen to these tunes and vote accordingly. The mid-90s bangers are banging, mid-90s style.
Peoples Pop Polls: The World Cup Of 1996@peoples-pop-polls.bsky.social · last mo.Everything But The Poll? No! Everything *including* the poll - THE WORLD CUP OF 1996 Round 2 Day 4 #PPP96 A late start but it's a catch-up day tomorrow, so enjoy these six groups - every vote counts! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Paul McGann in Withnail And I
Alt: Withnail And I gif. A tired and dishevelled man (Marwood, the "...and I" character) is sat in a greasy café, coming down from whatever bender he's recently been on, reading a tabloid newspaper. He is peering over the top of it at his fellow diners, with a look of horror, disgust, and paranoia.
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badly drawn bee 🐝@soapachu.bsky.social · last mo.If you see this, reply with a picture that illustrates what it's like living in the UK
Since the head guy asked, here's my longlist playlist (longplaylist) for #Twen2y526. It's part #PPP25, part #PWC26, part the responses to that post @tomewing.bsky.social made, and the rest is new releases by bands I like, plus odds and sods from the YouTube algo.
25-26 - YouTube
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My main - the spiky, gothy Scheer - are back up for consideration, but I just encourage you to listen to these tunes and vote accordingly. The mid-90s bangers are banging, mid-90s style.
Peoples Pop Polls: The World Cup Of 1996@peoples-pop-polls.bsky.social · last mo.Everything But The Poll? No! Everything *including* the poll - THE WORLD CUP OF 1996 Round 2 Day 4 #PPP96 A late start but it's a catch-up day tomorrow, so enjoy these six groups - every vote counts! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
No data centers, no ai, NO BILLIONAIRES Fave commission so far this year.
Marvin, it’s your cousin Chuck! Chuck the Martian! You know that Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator you’ve been looking for? Well listen to THIS! [phone is actually just a stick of dynamite, explodes]
#TheN0ughtie5 50 Uffie Pop The Glock 2006 USA Basic beats, terrible lyrics, too much vocoder. GOD I love it.
Uffie - Pop The Glock (Official Video)
YouTube video by Ed Banger Records
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MJMcG (he/they)@mjmcg.bsky.social · 2mo ago#TheN0ughtie5 49 The Ting Tings That's Not My Name 2008 UK A super-addictive tune, from the skipping rope intro to the shout-along chorus.
#TheN0ughtie5 49 The Ting Tings That's Not My Name 2008 UK A super-addictive tune, from the skipping rope intro to the shout-along chorus.
The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name (Official Video)
YouTube video by TheTingTingsVEVO
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MJMcG (he/they)@mjmcg.bsky.social · 2mo ago#TheN0ughtie5 48 Roots Manuva Witness (1 Hope) 2001 UK Even being used in two different ad campaigns at the same time last year couldn't make me love this less. Proper banger.
Once again voting for great songs from 1996, but this time one of my picks is in there! Maybe spare a moment to listen to Scheer, and perhaps even give them a wee vote.
Peoples Pop Polls: The World Cup Of 1996@peoples-pop-polls.bsky.social · 2mo agoReady or not, here it comes - Day 10 of THE WORLD CUP OF 1996 #PPP96 5 groups! And a bonus vote! There have been a couple of switches in Group 48 (a different version of MC Lyte and Blahzay Blahzay out for Tricky) so be aware! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#TheN0ughtie5 48 Roots Manuva Witness (1 Hope) 2001 UK Even being used in two different ad campaigns at the same time last year couldn't make me love this less. Proper banger.
Roots Manuva - 'Witness (1 Hope)' Official Video
YouTube video by Big Dada
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MJMcG (he/they)@mjmcg.bsky.social · 2mo ago#TheN0ughtie5 47 La Roux Bulletproof 2009 UK An impeccable retro synth banger with an addictive stomp to it.
YAY! I was starting to worry that we'd heard the last of Spread Joy, so this was very welcome news. The one song they've made available sounds like herky-jerky-squeaky-bouncy business as usual, which delights me still further. YAY, I say!
III, by Spread Joy
10 track album
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