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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 23h

I'm listening to the Devo 'Nitrous Nightmare' album, and the two things that stick out to me are... * Sun Ra/Devo were playing a 2,000 cap venue in 1975 (I had no idea Sun Ra had that kind of draw) * Devo played an 82 minute long opening set

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Music is a social art form, and that's one of the many reasons why AI-generated musical content will never be cool.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I think I was the only person taking advantage of Cascade Amphitheater's "audience members can bring in a one-gallon plastic bag full of food" policy at Thursday's The B-52's & Devo concert. Contents: 2 turkey and cheddar sandwiches on ciabatta Dark chocolate and sea salt bar Potato Chips

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

maybe next year will be the year i finally go to gonerfest

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Future of Music Coalition @futureofmusic.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Shocking even to us: new research finds that nearly half of Live Nation's amphitheaters are actually municipally owned; LNE is operating, often with sweetheart deals. That means state and local government is subsidizing the illegal monopoly.

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Evict Live Nation

In April, a jury found Live Nation liable for monopolizing the concert industry. The basic story you’ve probably heard is that Live Nation built its monopoly by buying competitors and linking its venu...

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Can somebody explain why more rightsholders aren't sending DMCA takedowns to the Trump administration? For example, the Trump TV trailer includes the song "Video Killed the Radio Star" and clips from Parks and Rec, The Simpsons, Family Guy, Friends, Breaking Bad, etc...

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I saw a bootleg Coneheads t-shirt in the wild yesterday. Must be a weird punk revival brewing.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What did I do wrong in life to be subjected to videos of the NMH inspired stage show?

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an evan @elsplice.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📢 Anyone out there know where this is? Help!

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Maggie Vail @magicbeans.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

They made that man they shot in Austin sleep on the floor of his cell with a BULLET STILL IN HIS BACK. www.texasmonthly.com/news-politic...

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The Man Shot by ICE in Austin Speaks

The lawyer of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez held a press conference yesterday.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

You think the fringe on Orville Peck's mask ever gets into his mouth when he's playing outdoor festivals?

A masked kinda hunky tattooed guy. I wonder if Daughn Gibson regrets not wearing a mask.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Honestly surprised that Subway Takes guy hasn't crossed over with Liberty Mutual yet

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Lots of good dogs out there today.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

With international shipping costs rising, more record-pressing plants opening, and pressing times finally becoming manageable, I wonder whether we'll see more artists licensing physical rights to different labels in different territories.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

more public restrooms is great but i don't think it should require having a charged smartphone

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Ribbon Stage record is one of my favorites of the 2020s and the Feeling Figures records rule too. My name is Ben and I approve this message.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Do any Portland Pals want to carpool to next week's B-52s/Devo concert in Ridgefield, WA?

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

send me your london recommendations thank you

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

My hair is thinning, and my hairline is receding, so I'll be able to be Neil Hamburger for Halloween in two years.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

NP: Pink Floyd at PompeiI. Am I stoned? Yes.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Kingpin is definitely one of my favorite movies. Peace and love peace and love.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Now I'm wondering if any of the tickets for the Wimps/Mark Robinson Sings the Music of Unrest show in Seattle, WA ended up on Stubhub.

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NANCY COMICS BY ERNIE BUSHMILLER @nancycomics.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller September 10,1953

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NANCY: AUNT FRITZI-MY CAT IS
THREE YEARS OLD TODAY
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NANCY: I BOUGHT HIM A BIRTHDAY CAKE
FRITZI: MAYBE CATS DON’T LIKE CAKE
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NANCY: OH, I'LL FIX IT SO HE'LL LIKE IT
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NANCY’S CAT LOOKS ON APPROVINGLY AS NANCY SETS A CAKE WITH THREE FISH ON THE TABLE, THE FISH HAVE A LIT CANDLE IN THEIR MOUTHS

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Happy new music from INFINITIY KNIVES x BRIAN ENNALS day to all who celebrate infinityknives666.bandcamp.com/album/amdia-ep

infinityknives666.bandcamp.com

AMDIA EP, by Infinity Knives x Brian Ennals

3 track album

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tinybaby @tiny.baby · 08/09/2026

before 9/11 they had a little trough running down the sides of the plane on the floor so if you had the window seat you could take a leak without getting up. once in a while the flight attendant would dump some ice in there

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

MCU Vision is pretty much a robot Frasier but without the horny mishaps

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Jon Solomon @jon.wprb.com · 06/09/2026

Tonight's the night (of a don't miss show). MEMORIALS at PhilaMOCA in Philadelphia sponsored by your friends at WPRB! K-Train, LDP + Jon Solomon provide the soundtrack before & after. Doors at 7:30, band at 8:30. Free WPRB stickers + pins for all. www.etix.com/ticket/p/932...

The band Memorials, who play PhilaMOCA this evening at 7:30 pm ET.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

the cat on the arm of the chair is my favorite.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Coyote vs Animal tickled the ol' funny bone

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy Black Bananas day to all who celebrate

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Listening to this week's Best Show and was able to skip straight to Spiro's call by looking at the waveform.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

when it comes to bootlegs i'll choose records over t-shirts

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

having a blast watching emeril live on youtube dot com

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

It appears that "Pink Pony Club" is the biggest karaoke song of the past few years. I usually see it performed twice whenever I go out.

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Mark Yarm @markyarm.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The Columbia House news has me thinking about The Target Shoots Itself again.

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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 15/08/2026

These gloves don't cause neuromuscular incapacitation the way that a taser does. In fact, they only work when applied directly to bare skin. These aren't made for apprehending anyone. These have one and only one use: causing extreme pain to already-restrained captives. In plain language: torture.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In December 2004, I was at a party where the keg ran out so we started doing "weed stands" on the side of the keg. Basically, somebody would hold you upside down and another person would hold a pipe to your mouth while you took a hit of weed. So yes, we did party.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

New TFS live album is available for preorder now from online music retail bandcamp dot com and in record shops October 16. This one is a ripper. tropicalfstorm.bandcamp.com/album/inflat...

tropicalfstorm.bandcamp.com

Inflatable Graveyard Vol. 2, by TFS

8 track album

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

ICE is getting their ideas from c-list Spider-Man villains

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Not me mentioning Emeril Lagasse in an email to 700 record stores.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Bring back the old Best Show theme song

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Stellbound: Stellraiser II @antlervel.vet · 05/08/2026

Is YOUR Child Secretly Texting About the Second Run of Columbo Episodes (89-03)? Look For These Acronyms: LOL: Looking Old, Lieutenant OMG: Oh…McGoohan’s Geriatric FFS: Featuring Fisher Stevens NSA: No!! Shatner Again?!

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Mark T. Sneed @marktsneed.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

You notice that the criminal-in-charge who sues everyone for everything is drop dead quiet about this. Says a lot.

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1800benparrish @1800benparrish.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

8 hours 15 minutes left on my birthday. There's still time for IT to happen.

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