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@brianjohnroach.bsky.social
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Girl Dad, Leftist, music fan, produces electronic music under the name ANHNCH, book reader, happy husband, dog and cat owner, Maryland resident, Luddite.

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 3h
And here's another Q&A from me with the fabulous @masefieldlabs.bsky.social hope you all enjoy it. *NO POST NEXT WEEK ON VACA*
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Q&A with Masefield Labs
Masefield Labs steps under the hot lamp this week to answer my probing questions and delves deep into his psyche. Ok that’s not true he just talks about his music!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 19h
Every day, in every way, with everything he does, he makes the United States more and more of a laughing stock, he's such a colossal fuck up and such an absolute moron. There is no bottom for his stupidity.
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Horrific. It's GENOCIDE people!!! This isn't complicated!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I'll take "least surprising news I've heard this week for $500 Alex." This administration ruined a crown jewel of the DC area and they've been lying about it's condition since Day 1.
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Kennedy Center put off planned repairs despite known structural issues, former employees allege – WTOP News
Some former Kennedy Center employees are accusing officials at the performing arts venue of long knowing about structural issues they recently cited as new problems.
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Once again incredibly honored to be included on @trevlad.bsky.social new compilation. I'm in REALLY august company!
trevlad.bandcamp.com
Quiet Figures, by Trevlad
26 track album
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I'm a supporter of Will Jawando for county executive here in Montgomery County, but as much as it pains me to admit it, the Republican nominee is correct here. He has to debate her, if we're going to give him a job it's not unreasonable to let people know you're up to it! Come on Will!
bethesdamagazine.com
Jawando rejects calls to debate Wells ahead of general election
Democratic nominee for county executive should 'show strength' following recent heart attack, Republican nominee says
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I generally think Wes Moore has been a really strong governor and he's cruising to a 2nd term so this measured both-sides approach gets a full-throated "meh" from me. We need bans and moratoriums this is insufficient.
thebanner.com
Facing data center backlash, Moore lays out a plan but not a pause
The announcement comes as concerns about data center growth have become a top political issue across Maryland and the country
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Really pleased to have done this Q&A with @horrordwarf.bsky.social which was just published today. HDRF is a fantastic artist and producer and I hope folks check this out. Also thanks to @trevlad.bsky.social for having us both on his comps and triggering my memory on why I thought he was great!
brjoro.substack.com
Q&A with HDRF!
In which I welcome Gareth Evans to my Q&A series and find out all about his process, plus I finally get an answer as to what HDRF stands for!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Pretty pleased with myself that when @thebookerprizes.com drops their shortlist I can note that I've already read one of them and have three already on my queue at the library! This is a great list!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A pathetic cave by the AG's of 12 states. Sadly most of them Dems. Pathetic all of them! The enshittification of the media and film industry marches on...
thebignewsletter.com
Happy Oligarch Day as Trump-Aligned Billionaires Take Over Hollywood
It’s a good day to be an oligarch. CNN, CBS, HBO, Paramount, Warner Brothers, and a host of other properties will now be under the control of Larry Ellison, who also owns Oracle and TikTok.
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Another in a consistently brilliant comic from @tomtomorrow.bsky.social this guy has been killing it for DECADES!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Want to read about a few great electronic music albums released during early September? Of course you do! Dive in here and thank me later!
brjoro.substack.com
Best Electronic Music - September - Part I!
And the beat goes on and on and on and on...
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
He's been a fascist his entire life!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
So, here of the week: Macklemore? Joyce Beatty (D-OH)? There's no wrong answer they've both spoken truth to power this week in a way that too few people in a position to do so do!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Obviously it can't compare to the book but this was amazing!!! Just finished it last night. Very powerful and well done, with obvious care and love for the source material.
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One Hundred Years of Solitude: Part Two | Official Teaser | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Pleased to share my latest Substack Q&A, with Irish producer Dubdelay. Was a pleasure to chat with him and hear about his process!
brjoro.substack.com
Q&A with Dubdelay!
In which this great Irish producer gives me the lowdown on his influences, inspirations and processes!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
a) Ed Sheeran is a coward! b) Pink! is clueless! c) We need to get rid of billionaire football stadium owners who think they can suppress free speech in their venues that were built with god knows how much in tax breaks! d) Macklemore is not my cup of tea but kudos to him he's got a lot of guts!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The AI bros with furrowed brows saying "oh we need some regulations" are ONLY doing this because they know that the legislative branch of the US Congress will have new sheriffs on 1/27 and they they're laying groundwork to seem like responsible leaders who don't need THAT much regulation!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
If you live in the DMV you should absolutely go see this. Amazing production of this always relevant play! Support independent art and culture!
roundhousetheatre.org
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Round House Theatre
Round House is a theatre for everyone. We enrich our community through bold, outstanding experiences that inspire empathy and demand conversation.
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Marking 1-year anniv of 'Stepping Outside the Algorithm' EP with Substack post where I discuss motivations/track titles. Also, FREE CODES!! Read or just skip to end and grab one! If by some chance they're all gone drop me a note I've got more! If @freealbumcodes.bsky.social wants to share too great!
brjoro.substack.com
‘Stepping Outside the Algorithm’ turns 1!
Pontificating on my Sept 2025 EP. FREE CODES too!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"They have concentrated enormous amounts of compute, have extensive data collection & surveillance capacities, inserted themselves into the state in numerous capacities, including military kill chains, and are being run by egomaniacal billionaires who are rushing to monopolize an entire new market."
bloodinthemachine.com
The politics and possibilities of ‘AI could kill us all’
AI will not exterminate the human race. But what big tech really *is* doing is bad enough that the notion may help fuel the movement against it.
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
On 9/11 we had the worst president ever. 25 years later, we are saddled with one who makes GWB seem like Lincoln, FDR, and Washington rolled into one. That is such a failure and indictment of us, the American people!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Anyone else very much NOT believe Apple here? Or is it just me?
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
There are NO ethical AI companies! Repeat that over and over until you internalize the message! They're all evil!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Thrilled to share my Substack Q&A with electronic music producer Eric Sublett, who releases music under his own name, Cast Mosaic, Astral Object & more! Thanks Eric for taking time to answer my questions! And if you're making electronic music and think "hey I've got shit to say" drop me a line!
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Q&A with Eric Sublett
Pleased to share this conversation with Eric about his multiple aliases!
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Andrew M. | Founder & Advisor 🇬🇷 🇺🇸 @andrewmfounder.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
A reminder as people hit the road for Labor Day weekend.
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Really honored to see a review of my recent album on the @nsigned.com website, where you can submit your material to be reviewed and also allow you to review other unsigned artists. I've definitely "paid it forward" too. Thanks to Muki (digitalkerfuffle.bandcamp.com/) for the kind review!
nsigned.com
_nsigned // Anhnch - "Cartography of Expression" album review
"Cartography of Expression" is a very difficult album to label. Some of the tunes, especially the tracks 3 to 5, can find a place under the "ambient" ...
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Great new releases: The Elusive Man (Darren Nye), Nnirror on @evelrecords.bsky.social Cathopsis and Brendan Moeller. spacetime.bandcamp.com/album/technological-awareness componentrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/solythode brendonmoellerechologistbeatpharmacy.bandcamp.com/album/nothing-remains-hidden
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Just finished this amazing book by @gilduran.com it's incredible. Terrifying and scary. These tech bros are morons. Thiel, Musk et al. Idiots every one of them. But ppl are taking them seriously. It's horrible. Duran does an amazing job of telling us how evil they are and how we can fix things!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Off to take kid to college tomorrow and thus several day BlueSky break, not bringing my laptop and I have a 'no social media' on my phone rule (it's a good rule you should try it!). Here's my questions: 1. Where's Mitch? 2. Where's the Epstein files? 3. Why hasn't Hegseth been fired?
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Here's my totally objective and biased post of eight tremendous electronic music albums that came out in the latter part of August. Including CommsBreakdown @steveash.bsky.social Urban Meditation @rednetic.bandcamp.com and some others who sadly aren't on Bluesky! substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com
Best Electronic Music - August 2026 -Part II
Ending summer with another bumper crop of tremendous albums released across the electronic music genre(s)/ecosystem!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I'm reposting this because it's so much worse now. SO tired of everything to do with him.
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
And FUCK Google...
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
And we deserve every bit of the pain this will cause. This is what happens when your govt is run by fascist morons. Great job fellow Americans!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I’m listening to this now as I start my workday here in America (to my eternal shame!) and gotta say it’s tremendous! If you need a boost or want to hear, as Steve notes “a mix of beats, breaks and bass…” (the bass is TREMENDOUS!) I recommend this highly!! Kudos @steveash.bsky.social
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I’m not at all optimistic about anything good happening in the US for a long time after all this ends, but i actually am optimistic that the people might win this one. As Mr. Merchant notes, we’re loud, animated, bipartisan. EVERYONE HATES AI and TECH BROS!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
WOW! Just finished this book by Shida Bazyar about successive generations of one family in Iran 979-2009, apparently based on author’s parents experience pre and post Revolution. @thebookerprizes.com long-list. Topical of course though it doesn’t touch on current events. Powerful, wonderful read!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Huge thanks to @unstream.bsky.social for flagging me, I had no idea! And yikes that’s a lot of grey in my beard maybe I need a new profile photo!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
“Damnit God we said DT not DP!!”"
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Please enjoy my interview with electronic music producer Parallel Return!
brjoro.substack.com
Q&A with Parallel Return
This week I welcome Parallel Return to the interview series!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I’m sorry Canada. We’re not all insane please know that. But we all deserve this, enough of us were dumb enough to vote for it.
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
This should disqualify him from being Speaker, full stop. EVERY Dem running for House seats should be asked about it. If he’s too stupid to not see that the optics of meeting with this pariah (while not seeming to be able to find time to meet Mamdani) are terrible he’s not leader for this moment!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Every day brings some new fresh hell, but the fact that we fucked up our relationship with Canada is really just insane? And it’s all one dementia-riddled fools fault!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
This is another amazing interview from @bcmerchant.bsky.social very much looking forward to reading @gilduran.com new book!
bloodinthemachine.com
Charting the rise of tech fascism
How the tech right seized power, with Gil Duran, author of the Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy.
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Proving once again that teachers are among the best of us. Can you imagine living in the middle of a genocide and thinking “I need to start a school for the kids”? Absolute heroism! We should all aspire to be as good as these individuals!
dropsitenews.com
Gaza's Teachers Struggle to Fill the Void of a School System Decimated by Israel
With few resources and little funding, makeshift educational facilities established over the past several months are working to provide some schooling to children in Gaza.
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Please enjoy my thoughts on the best electronic music released in the beginning of August!
brjoro.substack.com
Best Electronic Music - August 2026 - Part I!
A little bit of a summer slowdown, which is actually nice!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
I recognize i’m probably to the left of a lot of @theatlantic.com readers but enjoy it. But i feel like they’re testing me every few months. First it was the repulsive RFK on cover, and now it’s #TylerAustinHarper on leaving academia, a few months after criticizing a liberal fndtn for being liberal!
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I forgot that I had made my three 2025 albums FREE/NYP after Bandcamp Friday, and I never switched them back to $5. So if anyone wants free music for a few more days have at it: anhnch.bandcamp.com/album/the-by... anhnch.bandcamp.com/album/fear-d... anhnch.bandcamp.com/album/the-pe...
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I could listen to @bcmerchant.bsky.social and @edzitron.com talk about AI and tech skepticism for hours! Everyone should listen to and read this two dudes!!!
youtube.com
Is the AI Bubble Finally, Actually About to Burst? (w/ Ed Zitron)
YouTube video by Blood in the Machine
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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Just finished @eoinhiggins.bsky.social book last night. Tremendous, in an incredibly depressing way! Hadn’t realized that Taibbi was such a piece of shit even before he became worth reading for a little while. I did like Greenwald back in the day. Sad that they both lost the plot! Highly recommended
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