Steve Smith
@nightafternight.bsky.social
Proud papa. @bambrooklyn.bsky.social senior copywriter. Former arts journalist & culture editor. New music on NYC stages and on record: https://nightafternight.substack.com [he/him/his]
The Trump administration is trying to gut one of the strongest laws protecting tribal sacred sites, burial grounds, and ancestral lands. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act has worked since 1966. Now a handpicked Council voted to rewrite it..in one week. Here's what at stake.👇
"We were held hostage by a performance narcissist who misused the skill and expertise of a large orchestra to proclaim her hatred of the current social landscape." Don't threaten me with a good time!
Sarah Hennies@sarahhennies.bsky.social · 5h agothis fucking rocks! lol www.goodtimes.sc/sarah-hennie...
Returned yesterday to this gripping recording by the illimitable singing composer, instrumentalist, and scholar Gelsey Bell… just extraordinary on every level. Were I a curator of live events, I'd be clamoring to produce this. (Tomorrow is Bandcamp Friday, just saying.)
mɔɹnɪŋ [morning//mourning], by Gelsey Bell
14 track album
gelseybell.bandcamp.com
Generally not great when a live entertainment company recently found guilty of acting as a monopoly has control of any music journalism outlet
“Music publications BrooklynVegan, Alternative Press, Revolver, and Goldmine have been gutted by parent company Veeps... Nearly all the staff at each publication appear to have been laid off yesterday. Veeps, which is now owned by Live Nation, acquired the publications in 2024 or 2025”
BrooklynVegan, Alt Press Hit With Mass Layoffs
Music publications Revolver and Goldmine have also been gutted by owners Veeps and Live Nation
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Based on every movie theater I’ve visited for the last 3-4 years, this guy is seriously endangering this infant’s hearing.
So, Jack Osbourne has yet to delete or clarify his videos that falsely claim I used AI to write an article. Lots of people have encouraged me to sue him, which as I explain here, isn’t realistic. But I greatly appreciate the support for me and @spitfirenews.com. spitfirenews.com/p/jack-osbou...
Ozzy Osbourne's son falsely accused me of writing an article with AI
My reporting on Andrew Tate triggered him. He still won't correct the record.
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John Galliano found guilty of anti-Semitic Paris rants
British fashion designer John Galliano is given two suspended fines totalling 6,000 euros (£5,250) for anti-Semitic rants in a Paris restaurant.
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Deadline@deadline.com · 5d agoJohn Galliano will be the subject of its spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition, with the Met Gala set to celebrate the acclaimed British designer.
Jazz OTD: John Zorn's great Masada quartet (with trumpeter Dave Douglas, bassist Greg Cohen, and drummer Joey Baron) recorded their eighth studio album Het (ח) on August 1, 1996. Rigorous, creative, and endlessly surprising. Here's the full album. #jazzsky
John Zorn • Masada - Het (1997) Full Album
YouTube video by Lucas Ferreira
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Jeanne Gibson, known worldwide as Rosie the Riveter, passed away on 29th July 2026 at the remarkable age of 100. Thank you Jeanne for giving women a symbol of strength when we were told we had none. 💋💪🏻💘
Rest in Peace Lou Koller 💔 Sick Of It All - What's Goin' On (Live) #RipLouKoller #sickofitall #hardcore #punkrockhistory
Eddie Fisher playing himself—as a washed-up lounge singer on a bus that takes senior citizens to the moon to go shopping—in Tom Schiller's beautiful, surreal, and never officially released 'Nothing Lasts Forever.'
Sophia_Nyx 🏳️⚧️@sophianyx.bsky.social · 6d agoName your fav film cameo by someone portraying themselves.
Our deep dive (73pp) into the FCC forcing ABC to apply to renew its broadcast licenses, the most egregious abuse of power in the 92-year history of the FCC. This is Carr at his most shameless, ruthless, and dangerous. techfreedom.org/fcc-cant-use...
The complete 19-date 2014 King Crimson USA tour, plus an exclusive concert video from The Egg in Albany, will be released Oct. 30, 2026, on 2 x Blu-ray, in a miniature gatefold sleeve with 24-page booklet and new sleeve notes from King Crimson biographer @sidsmith.bsky.social. Details here…
2014 (The Complete US Tour)
The COMPLETE 19-date 2014 King Crimson USA tour on 2 x Blu-ray.
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This week's playlist rounds up noteworthy things that got stuck in my ears last week, including new and upcoming releases by Lido Pimienta, John Tilbury, Greg Sandow, and Tu-Ner (who play Shapeshifter Lab tomorrow night). Hear, here. nightafternight.com/2026/07/27/p...
You are the light in my dark world You are the fire that will always burn… youtu.be/hpdP48vA7g4?...
You Are The Light (Album Version)
YouTube video by Lone Justice - Topic
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and that's also why i'm so grateful for the times in my life that i've had an editor highlight a sentence and be like "girl, what?" we all need that shit sometimes. and sometimes MANY sentences need to be highlighted. a good editor is a blessing.
not sure how anyone can stay on an app thats fighting in court for the right to generate non consensual nudes of people, including children
Some of these days the NYC subway system is just impossibly decrepit.
NEW TONY IOMMI SONG NOW. New Tony Iommi album coming. That is all. youtu.be/IddUJxhDgZk?...
Tony Iommi – World Alone (Official Video)
YouTube video by Tony Iommi
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I will be following Anthony Fauci's hearing today, and I will post comments in this thread with the hashtag #faucihearing. Feel free to mute it! ▫️1/🧵 www.hsgac.senate.gov
The collective everyonehateselon_ made this in London, UK. 👾😆
