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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Happy 30th anniversary to Pulp's 'Different Class', a true masterstroke of Britpop and an album that helped shape my life. I will never stop posting the Save The Date postcard for our wedding <3 @britpopgirl.bsky.social

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

The wife and I fire up Britpop Social Club for The Northern Line's single release party with The Chelsea Curve at Fireseed Arts on 4.11. This DIY venue is pretty sweet and it should be a good time outside the usual ol' spots. BYOB/420 👽 Adv.tix: fireseedartstudios.com/products/britpop-social-club

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Very heavy security at the local planet fitness at 5:05am.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Happy 30th anni to this insane record. Caught this tour at Roseland Ballroom as a 16 year old and it was the most aggressive and violent mosh pit I've ever been in.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I also test-drove a new discussion topic about the importance of promoting art while the world burns, and navigating a balance between our need for creativity & human connection with a mindfulness of current events & real-world difficulties many are currently facing in this era of absolute chaos.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Sincere thank you to Berklee College of Music, the Department of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Professor Gretchen Shae [📸 credit] for inviting me in on Thursday to discuss how to promote music in this crowded digital landscape. #music #musicpromotion #berklee #discussion

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Talking music and art across a digital landscape in an era of chaos, yesterday at Berklee College of Music.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

If you are currently attending Berklee College of Music and would like to listen to me run my mouth for 90 minutes about promoting music in this era of absolute chaos, join me on Thursday at The LOFT on Boylston.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Someone bring this to Boston so I can finally hear Girl of an Age live before I die.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

We'd like to momentarily pause the firehose of awfulness spraying in all directions and properly introduce our newest addition, Reyna Alyosha. A massive thank you to Pet Refuge in Rhode Island for providing both our mystical new kitten and a wonderful overall experience. 🐱🖤

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Enjoyed the greatest roast beef sandwich of my life today at C&S Pizza in Pepperell MA

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Happy heavenly 18th birthday to our dearest Lola, who is missed every second of every day. 🖤

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Last Night’s Edible Has Yet to Wear Off: A Market Basket Story

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

“please don’t start shit at the gym today” me omw to planet fitness:

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Today's office. Travels With Brindle is live on The Culture show at 2pm this afternoon. @travelswithbrindle.bsky.social @knyvet.bsky.social @gbhnews.bsky.social

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Get in, Lola, we’re posting lock screens.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Hello friends and family -- please keep this little one in your thoughts today as she deals with some very serious heath issues. We love our Lola very much and she can use some positive thoughts as she approaches her 18th birthday. 🖤

A picture of Lola, a beloved black and white cat from Massachusetts, sitting on the stairs of her home. Lola is battling serious health issues and needs good thoughts.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Respect to a legendary Christmas birthday

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

This is the only source I trust regarding drone news.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

My wife loves her advent calendar from when she was a child but all I see is Santa with three breasts.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

In honor of Sky Ferreira's wonderful new single here we are in happier times many years ago.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Had a blast once again speaking to journalism students at Emerson College about music writing and digital media. The kids, they are alright (most of them, anyway). #emersoncollege #journalism #media #music

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Our annual Green Friday tradition of getting the Christmas tree from Mistletoe Farm in Stow the day after Thanksgiving.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

When life is already stressful enough, you revisit the final 6 episodes of Breaking Bad to relax a little.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Hey Bluesky, I'm Michael. I'm the EIC/co-founder of Vanyaland, an online arts magazine, and founder of Knyvet, a music PR & media marketing agency. I used to host an indie dance party called the pill, among other things. My true loves are my wife Kayley, my cat Lola, Britpop, and the NJ Devils.

Selfie photo of Michael O'Connor Marotta taken a few weeks ago at JP Music Festival, and he's wearing Prada sunglasses, a black sweatshirt, and necklaces from Sedlec Ossuary in Czechia. He needs a haircut very badly.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Obsessed with this Spice Weasal hot sauce we picked up in Salem solely because of the cute critter on the label. Flavorful heat, comes on slowly, blossoms with pleasure. Dangerously addictive. A+ hot sauce. Best since usLights.

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Screen-free Saturday in Salem (*yes I know how I am posting this please don’t @ me).

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 11/11/2023

Repost with one of the greatest villains in cinema history #filmsky

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Michael O’Connor Marotta @michaeloc.bsky.social · 08/10/2023

After spending several dollars at the local Market Basket coin machine we finally secured the gray raccoon.

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