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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Was just thinking about recent vinyl purchases and realised that all of my last 3 are by Swedish artists 🇸🇪 and all at least female-fronted. So apparently those are the two main criteria for something being my kinda thing currently!

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Feeling very depressed about the NL/ BE news today. Just feeds into a general sense I feel building around that nobody actually cares about principles, so what's the point? Not giving up my own still, but it feels lonelier.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Second game in a week when I've come out the ground feeling excited about where this Liverpool team are going. Some really really good bits of play, good performances, and a sense of a style being cemented. Still work to do, but so much to look forward to I reckon. 🔴

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The one thing I'm absolutely begging @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social to manage when the Wirral buses come under their control next month, is to stop the first 432 after 5pm being a ghost bus. Years of a >50% chance that it doesn't turn up. If they can at least make the timetable true, it's a win.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Seeing my entire timeline across all platforms united in calling out Ed Sheeran's cowardice 🇵🇸

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Tasked with making the playlist for an event, and I'm once again undone by how I haven't learned the name of any songs I've listened to in about 20 years. I know the artist they're by and which album they're on, but can't be sure it's definitely the right track from name alone!

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Peace and love to all creatures EXCEPT for this particular young seagull who has been hanging out in this exact spot by our back yard and just screaming every morning for the past fortnight.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

My favourite thing about this version of Liverpool so far is that I'm excited to watch us play football again. We look sharp and purposeful, full of intent and with players willing to give what's needed. Still early days but can't wait to see what's to come.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I'm at Manchester Psych Fest for the first time. Seen some incredible performances. But the biggest issue is that it's in Manchester, and so all the main venues are a minimum of 15 minutes walk from each other. Which removes the "let's see what's about" vibe I like about festivals.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Iraola just on Sky, big thing I noticed is him saying everyone has a part to play e.g. when Frimpong's/Grav's unique skills will come in. Shouldn't be a big thing, but I got v.frustrated with Slot when he pointedly did the opposite. Must change the team dynamic when you're ALL publicly backed.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

When I came out the ground on Saturday, I thought that within it all you could see a direction of travel that Iraola wants us on. Tonight felt like another big step down that path. Still some holes of course, but loads of positive to take from that. Felt much more like us.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🔴⚽ Usually I'd be well up for our game being on a Friday night, but I've spent the entire day in high-alert stress mode and don't think it's exactly the thing that's gonna bring me out of that.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Waiting for the bus home from a gig on Friday, a man also waiting (& has clearly been to same gig) asserted to his mate that mosh pits are "woke nonsense". Now I cannot get out of my head what an odd thing to say this was.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Just watched Timecop for the first time and, yeah, we really are living in the dystopian future the movies of the late 80s/ early 90s were worried about.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Aah, Tim Curry. Always there in loads throughout my childhood, being great and just totally*in* whatever it was he was in. Then it's hard to overstate how important his turn in Rocky Horror was to me as a teenager.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This is great. I remember seeing the White Stripes around 2003 and spending the whole show absolutely entranced by Meg. She had a presence unlike any other drummer I'd seen to that point, quiet but absolutely driving.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🇮🇹 Looking for Florence recommendations! Obviously booking all the bit hitters (Uffizi, Accademia, Opera del Duomo etc) but does anyone have a shout for a little masterpiece we might rush past and miss?

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Finally saw The Odyssey. Late enough to avoid participating in "the discourse" but I now know which opinions were correct & which were terrible. And realise that lots of the terrible ones didn't actually want the film to be the story of The Odyssey.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Very troubled by the idea of Bezos being anywhere near the club. "Fuck Bezos" has been a principle in our house for years now, no paid Amazon anywhere near it. The fact that he's gonna profit off my ticket money infuriates me.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Put this on for my run this morning and it's an absolute banger. Perfect workout listening 🏃🏻‍♀️. tidal.com/album/514245...

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MAQUINA. - BODY TRANSMISSION

Listen to BODY TRANSMISSION on TIDAL

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Two days of cloud, rain and lower temperatures, and I'm already excitedly weighing up new autumn knitwear options.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I've been missing writing more & more over the last few motnhs. My old website is dead (😭), & I've been afraid to start somewhere new because I feel like it'll imply a commitment I'm not sure I can give. But the more I think about it, the more taking a shot is needed.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Finally booked my tickets to see The Odyssey, on...two weeks tomorrow. Because that's the first date our nearest IMAX had two seats together for. Quite popular this one, isn't it!

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I've exceeded my saturation point with AI flyers. This month they've turned up everywhere around my area. I'm so sick of the sight of them that I worry they might *actually* make my eyes bleed. Taking a hard line on refusing to attend anything that's advertised with one. (/1)

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds: brilliant of course, but unbelievable highlight that ACTUAL KYLIE MINOGUE turned up for a duet of Where The Wild Roses Grow! Stunning day in Brighton!

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Just finished The Bear, which was a remarkable show from start to finish. Since S1 & through all the hype, it's stayed true to itself. Rounded characters with real, messy lives that really resonated. Never afraid to take stylistic risks. Could have you laughing & crying in the same 40 mins.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I live in more of a bubble than I realised. Talking to colleagues (my age-ish) about how I'm seeing Nick Cave this weekend, who I'd think of as well-known. Only one had even heard of him. When I mentioned Red Right Hand they knew it was the 'viral' track, were shocked when I said it was from 1994.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Have now listened to Charli XCX's new album a few times. I think it's a very good album by a very good artist. Not flawless but very absorbing, and packs an awful lot of thoughts into its short run time.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

My summer of live music has been amazing (with lots still to come!) but very heavy focused 🤘. So today's postal drop balances that out - one of my favourite song collections on lovely shiny vinyl for the first time together!

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

SO many ppl in Warsaw on Saturday were fellow UK residents going to the gig. Most had the same reason as us: it was cheaper & easier to get to the Warsaw date than the London one. Feels indicative of something rotten that nobody who doesn't already live in the capital can access an event there.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Everyone I know who had been there had told me that Gdansk 🇵🇱 was great. And they were right! Beautiful, with loads of interesting history. Wish we were staying an extra day.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I WON THE WORK SWEEPSTAKE! 🇪🇸 ¡Viva España!

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

System of a Down were excellent in Warsaw 🤘 fantastic setlist, no skips, perfect pacing. Seen some cynicism around about them "just doing it for the money" but they genuinely seemed to be having a great time with each other. Besides when they're this good, give them their cheque!

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

From the range of t-shirts on display, I suspect at least half the people on my flight to Warsaw will also be at SOAD tomorrow 🤘.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Waking up to Robert Smith popping off at FIFA on Instagram wasn't on my card for today, but we love to see it!

An Instagram post from The Cure that's ranting about the world cup half time show, kicking off at MAGA and calls the FIFA president Infantosser

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

One thing I've really noticed round ours this World Cup season is loads of young kids in Argentina shirts. Wonder how many of those will be worn tonight 🤔

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

One game away from winning the work sweepstake! 🇪🇸 ⚽

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Sorry to sound like one of those people (IYKYK) but does anybody know whether you can take bags into stadiums in Poland 🇵🇱 (specifically PGE Narodowy in Warsaw)? If so, is there a size limit?

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Well, second year of attending 2000Trees and it was just as good as last year. Best vibe, best crowd, best bands. Also, show me a better spot for a stage than the Forest! 🌳 Already booked for 2027. Already cannot wait!

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Not just the footie that's got the sporting drama tonight. England currently decimating India in the T20 🏏

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Eurovision fans & former fans looking at World Cup fans being appalled at their Swiss-based governing body bending the rules to their will to make politically eyebrow-raising decisions:

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First Time? Meme from The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

ALT: First Time? Meme from The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Well, looking like the same weather for the same festival this year ☀️. Already got the suncream and fans stocked up!

Temperature chart showing 3 days of weather - all sunny, all over 30 degrees

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Needed some r&r so have cancelled all my plans for today, sat on the sofa and now making my 2000Trees playlist. So excited for next week! Weather looking the business too, a couple of degrees cooler than last year so hopefully t-shirts can stay on this year.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I'm off to 2000Trees next week. Their Thursday headliner cancelled yesterday, less than a week out. Within 5 hours of the public announcement they'd sorted a solid replacement. Absolute props to the team, can't imagine how made it must have been. Can't wait to be back in the fields!

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Seeing SunnO))) in Liverpool tonight. Turns out it's the same night that My Chemical Romance are playing Anfield. Guess the only question in town is, just how dark do you like your dark. ⚫🖤

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Just listened to Lux for the first time in a bit and it took me straight back here. I'm already up & running in an *extremely* music-heavy summer, but it's gonna take a helluva show for anybody to top this one in 2026.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Just received from Tidal. All good as far as I'm concerned. Love that AI can't be monetized in particular. Once again very glad that I made the decision to move away from Spotify a while ago.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Impromptu trip to see Foo Fighters last night. Felt old when I realised the last time I saw them was 23 years ago, at V2003. And that I only knew about 3 songs that they'd released since then. But the classics are still classic.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

That result isn't what my sweepstake was hoping for but my neutral heart is delighted for Cape Verde.

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Julia @messylines.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Working on my birthday, but from home so putting on all my favourite records, but they're just all R.E.M. albums because I'm back in that phase

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