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Enda Guinan

@endaguinan.com

Does digital things in the third sector. Host of Let There Be Music. Expect plenty of #NowListening. ‘Joy is an act of resistance’ -Toi Derricotte, The Undertaker’s Daughter (2011) he/him Galwegian in London. linktr.ee/endaguinan

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Alex@purplechrain.bsky.social · 2d ago

There’s something in these all of these anecdotes about Dolly’s understanding of bodily autonomy and self-actualization and how those are tied to *all* women’s ability to pursue and achieve their dreams but a cis gay guy like me is not the person to write it.

Chris Williams@gaffa.bsky.social · 2d ago

I wanted to verify this, and found this on the AIDS memorial Facebook page. I've included ALT text. And included the link in the ALT (I prefer not to give Zuck direct links.)

AIDS MEMORIAL The AIDS Memorial 7h Did you know that Dolly Parton (January 19, 1946 August 25, 2026) was an advocate and major financial supporter in the fight against HIV/AIDS, offering critical backing to the gay community at a time when the disease was highly stigmatised? While country music culture historically remained silent during the peak of the AIDS epidemic, Dolly used her platform to raise funds, challenge stigma, and promote compassion. Dolly's AIDS advocacy included contributing her song "You Gotta Be My Baby," to the 1994 charity album Red Hot + Country, which raised funds for HIV/AIDS awareness and research. In 1994, Dolly joined 35 other country music stars in the "Break the Silence" AIDS Awareness campaign. This initiative broadcasted public service announcements advocating for sex education and safer practices. Dolly's production company, Sandollar Productions, co-produced the 1989 Academy Award-winning documentary Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt. The film chronicled the lives of those memorialised on the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. Through the Dollywood Foundation and personal donations, Dolly consistently directed financial resources to HIV/AIDS-related charities and healthcare facilities. Dolly we will always love you #whatisrememberedlives https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1374563664845888&id=theaidsmemorial
The Quietus@thequietus.com · 3d ago

Quietus contributors selected forty of the finest genre compilation albums ever, from Venezuelan prog to Japanese club-pop via Iraqi folk, classic hip hop and more The Quietus’ Top 40 Genre Compilation Albums #ThePortal: Your Weekly Quietus Archive Dive buff.ly/MXqYm3C

Quietus’ Top 40 Genre Compilation Albums graphic composed of many album sleeves.
ItIsStevenRhodes@400footghost.bsky.social · 6d ago

It's one of those things that only gains significance later but, on this day in 1969, the Beatles did a photo shoot, went home, and then simply never met up as a foursome ever again. I mean, all things must pass, of course. But still - just like that, that was it.

A photo from the final Beatles photo shoot. This isn't the last picture, they're going to another location for more photos, but it really has the feel of everyone going off down their own path. End of an era. George is nearest us and looks down the lens. In the middle distance, Ringo walks with Paul who has his arm around Linda. In the background, and out of focus, John walks along on his own.
Charlotte Clymer@charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 6d ago

My friend: “Did you see that video of Kacey Musgraves performing while seated on disco truck nuts?” Me: “…what?” [looks up video] Me: “You know, I honestly I don’t know what I was expecting.”

TheBossRoss 🧶@thebossross.bsky.social · last wk.

This must be the third video of wonderful voices singing global scales I have seen, and each is mesmerising and has taught me things I didn't know. Such as: That these scales exist and how they, the bare backbone of tunes, reflect and unlock whole world regions' music. This is amazing.

Richard Shaw@richards7370.bsky.social · 2w ago

Hi folks, thanks to everyone who took the time to vote in #5DebutAlbumsSF3 At the top, a comprehensive victory for Joy Division with Unknown Pleasures, congrats to them. We’ll be seeing them in the final in a few weeks time, alongside the remainder of the top 25, see full results chart attached.