Joe Higham
@joehigham.bsky.social
Musician, modular enthusiast, secondary teacher, Supercollider user and photographer too! Find me at https://linktr.ee/cardboardmusic
Yesterday I arose with a thought. "I wonder if I can find "jazz" versions of The Velvet Underground?". I quickly forgot this. But, this morning I remembered again. #NP Top notch! Sadly though, there are vocals on most of the remaining tracks on the record... trrstore.bandcamp.com/track/stepha...
Stephanie Says, by Marty Isenberg
from the album The Way I Feel Inside: Inspired by the films of Wes Anderson
trrstore.bandcamp.com
Precisely, time to stop all this nonsense. But somehow I suspect that Politicians will find a way to say .. 'Maybe we should wait a little longer, just to be sure'. 😱 #politics youtu.be/29Ussoj_yi4?...
102 UK, French ex-ambassadors accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing in open letter • FRANCE 24 English
YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English
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#nowlistening One of the classic live jazz albums from (the sadly defunct) Caber Music. Brian Kellock Trio - Live at Henry's
I remember walking past this place on many occasions. I hadn't realised the back story.
ActuaLitté - Auteur, librairie, édition, bibliothèque : tout le…@actualitte.com.web.brid.gy · 2w agoIf you can remember "All Gas, No Brakes", then you'll know Andrew Callaghan, who's been producing some of the best independent reporting on the net for some years now. If you're interested in the Israel-Palestinian conflict, don't miss their 3 part report from @channel5bluesky.bsky.social 😉
If you don't own any Cloudland Blue Quartet music, well you should
Cloudland Blue Quartet@misterquartet.bsky.social · 3w agoTomorrow 8am, CBQ "Across the Landscape" (a very quiet LP) Stream Free/Download Name Your Price DL bundle includes 4 LPs Across the Landscape (Jul 2026 Mix) Plus Oct 2025 Mix Waterworth (1st Version of the LP) Drive Your Plow (2nd Version) Meanwhile catch up here cloudlandbluequartet.bandcamp.com
A long article on the fight for rights to the recordings of many UK folk artists. Read the article to understand the story which as usual is mind boggling. www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/featur...
‘They make the laws to chain us well’: Folk music fights for its rights
Music historians and artists discuss Dick Gaughan’s fight to reclaim his music, and the protest at the heart of folk music’s continued legacy.
rollingstone.co.uk
2009, shame it didn't make more waves back then.
@WestSideOFJazz@westsideofthings.bsky.social · 3w agoGorgeous melodically driven modern post bop with a Latin tinge rom the Under The Radar gem Virgo by Belgian bassists Nicolas Thys Nicolas Thys — Double Bass Chris Cheek — Tenor Saxophone Jon Cowherd — Piano Ryan Scott — Guitar Dan Rieser — Drums #JazzMusic #JazzSky #Belgium #Jazz #NowPlaying
I don't want to be impolite or rude, but I had a quick listen to this singers work after reading the following headline. I'm sure she's a very nice person, but on the musical level, did I miss something?
Is “pragmatic” the new, “grown up” word? Andy, there’s nothing “pragmatic” about drilling for more oil & gas - to even consider it with the planet literally on fire is total madness. How many times must we say it will do nothing for energy bills or security? It would be an act of utter recklessness
Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas
PM tells reporters the government cannot ignore the energy resource ‘when people are struggling’
theguardian.com
@matthewcassel.bsky.social Really interesting short Guardian video recently on New York Jews and Israel. However, I really liked the few photos that you showed (from years ago). Are there more of those, and if so, where can we see them? You can always drop me a DM or just reply here. Thanks.
Such a distressing report from the BBC showing continued settler violence in the West Bank supported (most likely) by IDF. youtu.be/othO9ATAfQE?...
Life in a Palestinian village facing weekly settler attacks | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
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I'm amazed politicians haven't figured it out. Once you become a public figure, you need to close down your social media accounts, it's a no brainer - @greenparty.org.uk 😉 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Police make inquiries after Farage reports Polanski post for ‘inciting murder’
Green party leader shared picture of man wearing T-shirt with words ‘we’re only making plans for Nigel’ alongside a guillotine
theguardian.com
Ancient ways within the isle at Escomb, County Durham. Built from sandstone and dating to the seventh century, this Anglo-Saxon church is one of the most complete of such structures still standing in England. Built within a circular walled enclosure, the whole place has a feel of great antiquity.
@ethaniversonpiano.bsky.social I was just listening to Bill McHenry's 'Graphic' today, such a great record. I did a bit of searching (on the web) but see no sign of him. Do you have an update or some info you could share with us?
Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
slate.com
And we still have people saying, "No, there's no problem with the climate." Really? 🤔
The jazz fusion journey of Weather Report co-founder Miroslav Vitouš flip.it/HpGVTS @allaboutjazz.bsky.social @bluenoterecords.bsky.social #weatherreport #jazz #bass
The jazz fusion journey of Weather Report co-founder Miroslav Vitouš
Bassist Miroslav Vitouš, a founding member of Weather Report, helped shaped the electric jazz landscape with his musical approach and pivotal collaborations.
flip.it
I've been suggesting (for a long time) that the EU starts developing a water distribution system that links countries. Maybe this might be the wake up call, both for climate denialists and action to resolve this problem at the same time?
Reform councillors try to 'close down' Wakefield music festival
Reform councillors try to 'close down' Wakefield music festival
Investigation has begun after row started over posters that displayed Nigel Farage's face.
bbc.co.uk
Useful info ...
Ian Boddy@ianboddy.bsky.social · last mo.New EU duty charges of €3 per item type are now in effect for small items such as CDs & vinyl. However please remember Groove Unlimited in the Netherlands stock the majority of the DiN catalogue. So if you are in the EU & want your DiN label fix please go to: www.groove.nl/category/lab...
Is it just my impression, or is the World Cup final a very boring game with neither side really doing very much, apart from kicking the ball between them?
