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Jason Finch

@jasonpfinch.bsky.social

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Turku-based academic (Prof. of English, Åbo Akademi U). Londoner; St Louis fan; Estophile. Books, cities, trams, metros, weird old cars, jazz, blues, hip-hop, THFC, England cricket, STL Cards.

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Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

On the big man's birthday. Can't beat a bit of Bry. m.youtube.com/watch?v=alKD...

Bryan Ferry - A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall

YouTube video by BryanFerryVEVO

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#5debutalbumsfinal Just an incredibly good album. I heard this on the radio -- a year later, having got a music centre with turntable for Christmas aged 14, I got hold of the album. m.youtube.com/watch?v=2q5C... The Blue Nile, 'Tinseltown in the Rain' from A Walk Across the Rooftops' (1984)

The Blue Nile - Tinseltown in the Rain (Official Audio)

YouTube video by The Blue Nile Official

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

So sad to hear of the death of Bonnie Greer, novelist, broadcaster and hugely inspiration woman. She was a great supporter of this Womensart project & WA books and our chats will be cherished always. A true intellectual & beautiful person. RIP xx

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Tribe and the JBs may not have reached the #5debutalbumsfinal but fortunately you can still vote for them. m.youtube.com/watch?v=WX6G... De La Soul, 'Buddy', from 3 Feet High and Rising (1989). In mine!

De La Soul - Buddy (Official Audio) ft. Q-Tip, Jungle Brothers

YouTube video by DeLaSoulVEVO

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani did in eight months what NYC officials refused to do for 25 years: he unsealed 68 boxes and put 170,000 pages of hidden 9/11 files online. What these documents expose about the government lying to ground zero heroes is devastating: www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/they-wrote...

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

First on my list in #5debutalbumssf4 m.youtube.com/watch?v=mx6i... Nina Simone, 'Mood Indigo' from Little Girl Blue (1959) Oh wow she could do so much, and the voice I've never forgotten since 'My Baby Just Cares for Me' was our 6th-form disco darling in 1987.

Mood Indigo (2013 - Remaster)

YouTube video by Nina Simone - Topic

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1

goodlawproject.org

Jason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law Project

Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.

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Nicholas Whithorn @nickwhithorn.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

14th August 1944, Italian partisan Irma Bandiera (photo) is executed by Italian fascists after being tortured for six days and blinded [Thread] >> 1

Irma Bandiera.

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Last audition before the choices get made. And what a joy they were. This makes me want to live in Brum again. m.youtube.com/watch?v=aaCz... The Beat, 'Jackpot' from I Just Can't Stop It (1980, here a 1982 outdoor show in the States where they were HUGE). #5debutalbumssf3

The English Beat - Jackpot (Live at US Festival 9/3/1982)

YouTube video by ShoutFactoryMusic

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

What a superb album and how it brings those times back. On 26 July 1990 I saw Spiritualized play a lecture hall at the London School of Economics, their 7th ever gig. Smoke everywhere! #5debutalbumssf3 Spiritualized, 'Take Your Time' from Lazer Guided Melodies (1992) m.youtube.com/watch?v=HuGb...

YouTube video by Spiritualized - Topic

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Hugo van Vondelen @hvondelen.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

For the first time in decades, a passenger train runs from Finland 🇫🇮 to Sweden 🇸🇪 The VR IC Oulu-Kemi-Tornio-Haparanda runs twice daily from now on. Norrtåg runs from Haparanda to Boden and Luleå. Sparing people a walk/bus/taxi. It was quite an event for a 6:30am arrival on a rainy Monday morning.

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Think whatever about 21st-century Moz, this is a colossal debut. youtu.be/KcX2KTiqXMM?... #5debutalbumssf3 The Smiths, 'What Difference Does It Make' from The Smiths (1983)

The Smiths - What Difference Does It Make?

YouTube video by The Smiths

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Such an amazing album. RIP Doom. #5debutalbumssf3 m.youtube.com/watch?v=rS1c... Madvillain, 'Good Day', from Madvillainy (2004)

Madvillain - Great Day

YouTube video by Stones Throw

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Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

"Students anted to know what their classmates thought rather than what a large language model produced; they wanted to wrestle with difficult readings+complex ideas. They didn’t want to outsource any of this effort to gen AI. They wanted to do the work.” www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...

insidehighered.com

Students as Conscientious Objectors to Gen AI (opinion)

We should listen to them—and treat their objections with respect.

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A great among debut albums in any genre, this truly deserves to reach the final (i.m.h.o.). Worth it for Prince Paul's magnificent beats and sampling alone. The three emcees are so good too. #5debutalbumssf3 m.youtube.com/watch?v=sL1U... De La Soul, 'Say No Go' from 3 Feet High and Rising (1989)

De La Soul - Say No Go (Official Audio)

YouTube video by WeAreDeLaSoul

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Still goes hard as hell. Rock that sh*t, homey. #5debutalbumssf3 Flav at his finest. The album blew my head off when I first heard it, on a home-taped copy via a big portable stereo in Birmingham, UK, 1990. m.youtube.com/watch?v=M850... Public Enemy, 'M.P.E.', from Yo! Bum Rush the Show (1987)

YouTube video by Public Enemy - Topic

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Unlike many jazzers, Freddie Hubbard sprang out fully formed as a leader, first and foremost a trumpet viruoso. This is one of the first jazz albums I got into, back in the early 2010s. A strong contender for my #5debutalbumssf3. m.youtube.com/watch?v=_slY... 'Open Sesame' from Open Sesame (1960)

Open Sesame (Remastered 2002/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)

YouTube video by Freddie Hubbard - Topic

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Andy Adams @flakphoto.news · 28/07/2026

This week on @flakphoto.news: @niallmcdiarmid.bsky.social's photographic colorama—Enjoy! www.flakphoto.news/p/niall-mcdi...

The pure pleasure of color

Niall McDiarmid's photographic colorama

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

First on my list in #5debutalbumssf3 and the only one I'm pretty much sure of at this stage. m.youtube.com/watch?v=GUtq... Gil Scott-Heron, 'Lady Day and John Coltrane' from Pieces of a Man (1971).

Gil Scott-Heron - Lady Day And John Coltrane

YouTube video by Jazz Funk Soul Afro

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Another masterpiece available in #5debutalbumssf2. I'm no audio nerd nowadays, but in 1987 I saved all of the money from my first summer office job to buy a hi-fi that would do justice to this. youtu.be/CL6OdjZrWBI?... The Blue Nile, 'Automobile Noise' from A Walk Across the Rooftops (1984).

The Blue Nile - Automobile Noise (Official Audio)

YouTube video by The Blue Nile Official

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Great to see this absolute classic of hard bop in #5debutalbumssf2, sounding fresh as a daisy 63 years on from the session at the Van Gelder. It'll be in my five -- give it a listen for yours. youtu.be/3c9zSAVWKEs?... Joe Henderson, 'Recorda Me, from Page One (1963) #jazz

YouTube video by Joe Henderson - Topic

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Best story about America I've read during the World Cup. By far. This stuff has been going on through multiple administrations, GOP and Dem. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

theguardian.com

‘This is a hellhole’: Aramco makes its presence hurt in the shadow of the World Cup

The oil giant’s sponsorship deal with Fifa has featured prominently at matches in Houston. But 100 miles away in another Texas city, residents say the firm’s refinery is exposing them to poisonous gas...

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

#5debutalbumssf1 m.youtube.com/watch?v=kxNJ... What an album. Sade, 'Hang On To Your Love' from Diamond Life (1984)

Sade - Hang On To Your Love - Official - 1984

YouTube video by SadeVEVO

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

#5debutalbumssf1 Totally in awe of what Paterson and the others did on this album. m.youtube.com/watch?v=zSy2... The Orb, 'Spanish Castles in Space' from The Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld (1991).

Spanish Castles In Space

YouTube video by The Orb - Topic

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Not sure how many of these I'll manage but I'm going to have a crack, if you'll excuse the potential pun. Early on it was all about N16/E8/E5. m.youtube.com/watch?v=r_nV... #DrumNBreak Rum & Black, Tablet Man (1991?)

AA - Rum & Black - Tablet Man

YouTube video by SecretSquizza

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David Xavier Gentry @dxsuperpremium.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

An easy July #MusicChallenge. #NewMusicChallenge A tribute to electronic music genres originating in the UK. Post any Drum N Bass, Jungle, Breakbeat, Dubstep song each day in July with the hashtag #DrumNBreak. Co-hosted by @coinneachrooney.bsky.social Post any time. Early posts begin June 30.

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

#5debutalbumssf1 utterly badass collision between an excellent British electric blues band and a oneoff talent from across the pond. A must for me. m.youtube.com/watch?v=_whI... The Jimi Hendrix Experience, 'Red House' from Are You Experienced (1967)

YouTube video by Jimi Hendrix - Topic

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Christoph Kalter @christophkalter.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🚀🚨🚀 We are hiring: 3-year postdoc in African history! 🚀🚨🚀! The University of Agder in Kristiansand, Norway is hiring a researcher with a PhD in History to conduct research on “European Languages in Post-Colonial Africa (1950-1990). The job listing can be found here: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...

Post-doctoral Research Fellow in European Languages in Post-Colonial Africa (303877) | University of Agder

Job title: Post-doctoral Research Fellow in European Languages in Post-Colonial Africa (303877), Employer: University of Agder, Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Commonly (and rightly) judged as one of the greatest rock albums ever made, this is first on the list for me in #5debutalbumssf1. m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jow9... 'Venus in Furs', from The Velvet Underground and Nico (1967)

Venus in furs - The Velvet Underground

YouTube video by MaRio RiMa

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Canaries Caption It @canaries-captionit.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Certainly put its stamp on this country.

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Miles turns 100 tomorrow and on balance this is the one I'd like played at my funeral. Almost the last time with J.C. 22 March 1960, Konserthuset, Stockholm. m.youtube.com/watch?v=R7La... #miles100 #milesdavis #jazz Wynton on this. A couple more to follow, one tomorrow and one the day after.

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Clearly one of our #5debutalbums9599. If you say otherwise -- I disagree! m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq_3... Lauryn Hill, 'Lost Ones', from The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998)

YouTube video by Lauryn Hill - Topic

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Probably the greatest rock n roll record ever: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbgj...

Larry Williams - Heeby Jeebies

YouTube video by jukeboxjamrevue

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Ted McClelland @tedmcclelland.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Harriet Tubman statue, Boston, Massachusetts

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Anyone talks about the greatest 7" of all time this should be in there: m.youtube.com/watch?v=BT1F...

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Sneaking a giant screen into the flagshagger march is one of the funniest things @ledbydonkeys.org have ever done. "STAY HYDRATED" 😂🤣😂

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Another huge album. Ce-Lo announcing himself. #5debutalbums9599 Goodie Mob, 'Dirty South' from Soul Food (1995) m.youtube.com/watch?v=rFYh...

Goodie Mob - Dirty South

YouTube video by Hip Hop Lives

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Absolutely top-notch hip hop album this, among so many good 'uns from the era. #5debutalbums9599 m.youtube.com/watch?v=eeTn... Black Star, feat. Common, 'Respiration', from Mos Def and Talib Kweli are Black Star (1998)

Black Star - Respiration ft. Common

YouTube video by BlackStarVEVO

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Dr Francis Young @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Diarmaid MacCulloch reviews ‘Silence of the Gods’ in the @lrb.co.uk 📚🇱🇹

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Hardly in the top drawer intellectually among #5debutalbums9599 hip-hop albums but it does contain some incredible bangers: m.youtube.com/watch?v=pptL... Busta Rhymes, 'Abandon Ship' (feat. Rampage the Last Boy Scout) from The Coming (1996)

Abandon Ship (feat. Rampage the Last Boy Scout)

YouTube video by Busta Rhymes - Topic

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Top 2 or 3 in #5debutalbums9599 for me. m.youtube.com/watch?v=skAq... Huge #lowfi #hip-hop record. MF DOOM, 'Operation: Greenbacks' from Operation: Doomsday (1999) Ahead of all the Wu-Tang solo ones for me, much as I love those, because DD truly went out there with this one.

MF Doom-Operation: Greenbacks

YouTube video by EtheSoul

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Hakeem Jefferson @hakeemjefferson.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

FWIW, I don’t think the major problem in my field, or related ones, is that people need to move faster & produce more. I read a lot of papers as part of the job, and I’m increasingly convinced we’d benefit from fewer papers and better ones, not more mediocre work produced ever more “efficiently.”

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Kicking it off here in #5DebutAlbums9599. Best rapper of all time for my money: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgva... Dr. Octagon, '3000', from Dr. Octagonecologyst (1996).

Dr. Octagon - 3000

YouTube video by TONES' TUNES

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship candidates sought! Full support in developing and application from ÅAU research services and my subject for the successful candidate. Email me on jason.finch@abo.fi if you have questions; do share this with your network. euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/hosting...

euraxess.ec.europa.eu

Looking for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Candidates in Mobility Humanities and Urban Humanities (HORIZON-MSCA-2026-PF)

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Youth Against Fascism - Sonic Youth Fight the Power - Public Enemy Sons of Pioneers - Japan I Saw Her Standing There - Beatles Promised Land - Chuck Berry Need Your Love So Bad - Little Willie John I Don't Believe You - Kool Keith Wild Is the Wind - Nina Simone Otha Fish - Pharcyde Heroes - Bowie

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Great stuff and not just for fusion purists. Jones and Collins are an insane rhythm section -- Karn and Jansen of Japan surely heard this. Couple be my fave Phil album. #5debutalbums7579 Brand X, 'Born Ugly' from Unorthodox Behaviour (1976) m.youtube.com/watch?v=TALW...

Brand X - Born Ugly

YouTube video by JazzFusionLover

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Massively influential debut from Rodgers, Edwards and Co -- the 1980s are being invented in front of our very eyes. Musically it's sheer class -- a bit more jazz-funk than later Chic. #5debutalbums7579 m.youtube.com/watch?v=faiw... Chic, 'Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)' (1977)

Chic - Dance Dance Dance... Yowsah! Yowsah! Yowsah!

YouTube video by AuntieSoul34

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

This deserves to be in the hunt for #5debutalbums7579. The tune right here is an oft-sampled delight while the whole album drives the #phonk very hard. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb-Q... Bootsy's Rubber Band, 'I'd Rather Be With You' from Stretchin' Out In Bootsy's Rubber Band (1976)

Bootsy's Rubber Band - I'd Rather Be With You

YouTube video by Chris Basios

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I defy you to argue with this. Pure, basic rock and roll at its finest. #5debutalbums7579 m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf4R... Dr Feelgood, 'Twenty Yards Behind' from Down by the Jetty (1975)

Twenty Yards Behind (2006 Remaster)

YouTube video by Dr. Feelgood - Topic

Jason Finch @jasonpfinch.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Out of the gates in #5debutalbums7579 with Cheap Trick's thunderously good debut -- Beatles, Big Star, hard rock licks, Midwest style. All the way from Rockford, IL. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Js5... Cheap Trick, 'Taxman Mr. Thief', from Cheap Trick

Taxman, Mr. Thief

YouTube video by Cheap Trick - Topic