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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 18h

Songs for October #BreakingKindSongs ♫ #MusicChallenge Day 0️⃣6️⃣: Song with a crime, criminal or villain in title/lyrics. Sleeping Beauty by Natalie McCool - ft. She Drew the Gun (2026)

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Natalie McCool - Sleeping Beauty (Official Video) ft. She Drew the Gun

YouTube video by Natalie McCool

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#BreakingKindSongs ♫ #MusicChallenge Songs for October Day 0️⃣5️⃣: Song about family or a specific family member in title/lyrics. We Are Family by Sister Sledge (1979) #TopPop

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Sister Sledge - We Are Family • TopPop

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Outfield - Voices of Babylon (1989) Played on a refurbished Philips FCD-463 (from 1987) that I picked up for free at a repair café. #CasSunday

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#BreakingKindSongs ♫ #MusicChallenge Songs for October Day 0️⃣4️⃣: Song with a candy or a treat you might hand out at Halloween in title/lyrics. My Boy Lollipop by Millie Small (1964)

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Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop (1964)

YouTube video by Don Denton

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy Bandcamp Friday! If you're like me and unfazed to part with your money on #BandcampFriday I would like (love) to recommend the absolute brilliant 'Infinite Space' album by Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist Síomha [She-vah]. • Linkie in the comments ⬇️ #Folk #Jazz #Neo-Soul @bandcamp.com

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Síomha : RIGHT FROM THE START (Official Video)

YouTube video by Síomha

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I, II & lll @ Phil in the pocket. Great show! Yes, they also played 'Moonlight Shadow'. Up next & looking forward to: • néomí @ Patronaat Haarlem • Paul Carrack @ Phil Haarlem • Caro @caromusicofficial.bsky.social @ Phil Haarlem • Paco Peña @ Phil Haarlem

Robin A. Smit - Tubular Bells Reimagined / 50th Anniversary Recording (signed CD)

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Happy Caturday!!! Our last weekend together because... someone is getting adopted! Hint: it ain't me. #CaturDay #FosterCat #AnimalShelter

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

An absolute legend and a gentleman. He will be sorely missed. 💔 So far, 2026 has been a valley of tears. #TimCurry

Tim Curry (19 April 1946 – 25 August 2026)

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Thankful for the signed 'Wunderkammer' CD, postcard with personal message, free bonus copy of 'Lint Air' and Bandcamp Listening Party! Good times, great music! 🙏 Here's a photo from Zandvoort with a complimentary post-solar eclipse sundown in the background. 😉 @pocketlint.bsky.social

Pocket Lint's Wunderkammer (2026)
https://pocketlint17.bandcamp.com/music

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I'm profoundly sad. Still a toddler, my adventures in music started with the song 'Memories' by Earth & Fire in 1972. Truly, one of my oldest memories in music, and I never stopped listening to this band and Jerney Kaagman since. Today it was announced that Jerney has passed away last Friday. Damn.

You can leave your personal memories at www.earthandfire.nl (Dutch website).
Gerard Koerts ✟, Ton van der Kleij ✟, Jerney Kaagman ✟ (09 July 1947 – 31 July 2026), Hans Ziech ✟ & Chris Koerts ✟.
Photograph by Leo van der Noort (1970)

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

New single from the upcoming album 'Witch' dropped today! Dame Maria Brink never disappoints. Would love to see this band perform live again! 🤘 #InThisMoment #Crawl #Witch

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In This Moment - Crawl (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Better Noise Music

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

On this day, 25 years ago, I was attending my shop in the centre of Amsterdam. Sad news spread through the city at rapid pace. Our favourite Rock & Roll Junkie had taken the final leap to the big eternal stage in the sky. Fate had our paths crossed multiple times. Sorely missed. #HermanBrood

Herman Brood (Zwolle, 05-11-1946 – Amsterdam, 11-07-2001)

Herman Brood creating artwork in his studio at the Spuistraat, Amsterdam.

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A working MGA's Miniverse recordplayer that plays a 30-second clip of a song from the album you place on it. Great stuff! 😁👍 #MGAminiverse #Vinyl #DefLeppard #RockOfAges #Pyromania

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The peeps from Countdown asked me what I would like to see on their channel that wasn't uploaded yet. So I checked their database and asked for 2 tracks from Dalbello. They replied affirmatively and delivered today. Pretty sure 'Tango' will be up next! Love these guys! #Dalbello #LisaDalbello 1/3

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Dalbello - Black on Black (Countdown, 1988)

YouTube video by Countdown

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Taking a break to contemplate life and to plan the next adventure. Happy memories don’t magical make themselves you know. Or do they? 🤔 On second thought, contemplating life sounds like work. So I’ll be skipping that. Miss me, see you on the flipside! 👋 #Slangenburg #SnakeCastle

Castle Slangenburg. Three story house (former orangery) with a basement kitchen/breakfast room, living/dining room, bathroom & two bedrooms.

Castle Slangenburg. Rebuilt around 1700 on the grounds of a 14th century manor. A 1,482 acre estate with adjacent graveyard and monestary.

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#EcksteinsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge May 2026 Day 28: An artist you can fall asleep to Pretenders - I Go To Sleep (1980) Only this song, not the band in general. I love the Pretenders!

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Pretenders - I Go To Sleep (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Pretenders

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

#EcksteinsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge May 2026 Day 26: A song you’d sing in the shower. Bobby Darin - Splish Splash (1958) Disclaimer: This old-timey TV show was sponsored by Beach-Nut Gum Spearmint. That’s why everybody in the audience is chewing something with their mouth open.

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Bobby Darin "Splish Splash"

YouTube video by NRRArchives

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

#EcksteinsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge May 2026 Day 25: A song about the weekend Earth & Fire – Weekend (1979) Alas, I never met Jerney. But I have seen the iconic blue catsuit with my own two eyes after she donated it to the Institute of Sound & Vision in 2013. www.earthandfire.nl

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Earth & Fire - Weekend (Video)

YouTube video by Red Bullet

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

#EcksteinsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge May 2026 Day 24: A song title with 5 syllables. Trail of Destruction - Kim Wilde (2024) The lead single from her 15th studio album ‘Closer’ (2025) www.kimwilde.com

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Kim Wilde - Trail Of Destruction (Official Video)

YouTube video by Kim Wilde

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

#EcksteinsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge May 2026 Day 22: A song that makes you stop and listen. Kate Bush - The Sensual World (1989) Any song of Kate will do. Since 1978, every time I hear her voice, it stops me in my tracks and makes me smile. www.katebush.com

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Kate Bush - The Sensual World - Official Music Video

YouTube video by KateBushMusic

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

#EcksteinsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge May 2026 Day 21: The best artist you saw in concert. In This Moment - Big Bad Wolf From the album 'Black Widow' (2014) Yep, it was awesome. 🤘 #MariaBrink #ChrisHoworth #TravisJohnson #RandyWeitzel #KentDiimmel #TheBloodGirls inthismomentofficial.com

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In This Moment - Big Bad Wolf (Official Video)

YouTube video by In This Moment

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

#EcksteinsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge May 2026 Day 18: Your favorite song about the beach. All Saints - Pure Shores From the album ‘Saints & Sinners’ & 'The Beach' OST (2000) #LiveIsABeach

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All Saints - Pure Shores (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by RHINO

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

#EcksteinsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge May 2026 Day 17: Your favorite summer road trip song. For this one I’ll just post my latest entry to my 14 hour long, on heavy rotation, road trip playlist. Full list in the comments, did I pick the right one? 😁 Nightly (feat. Charli Lucas) – 1989 (2026)

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nightly – 1989 feat. Charli Lucas

YouTube video by NIGHTLY

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Unpacking dopamine fix instantly blocked because 'urgent unspecified reasons'. Sorry Kate. Happy Caturday y'all! 🐾🐈‍⬛ #Caturday #CatsOfBluesky

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

21-10 Amsterdam: tinyurl.com/yjp3d74a 23-10 Alkmaar: tinyurl.com/fmxfjut5 25-10 Den Haag: tinyurl.com/4dtcf84p 29-10 Eindhoven: tinyurl.com/yv8t2rcj 31-10 Haarlem: tinyurl.com/584tk4xr 04-11 Spijkenisse: tinyurl.com/ab4kw8zb 09-11 Groningen: tinyurl.com/mr36h8ea 13-11 Utrecht: tinyurl.com/4jvs9m29

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

#EcksteinsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge May 2026 Day 15: A song about a fictional character. Rush - Tom Sawyer (1981) Alex Lifeson: vocals & bass Neil Peart: guitar Geddy Lee: drums For those that object to this fictional line-up; the original version is in the comments.

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RUSH - TOM SAWYER - VIDEO 2011 FULL HD

YouTube video by ELARCON GARCIA

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Well, that was some kind of wonderful! 🐙🎞️

Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026) [on Netflix]
Directed by Olivia Newman.
Starring Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney & Alfred Molina.
A movie adaptation of the 2022 book by Shelby Van Pelt.

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

#EcksteinsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge May 2026 Day 14: A musical artist who has also acted in a film. Meat Loaf The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Hot Patootie, Bless My Soul (1975)

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Hot Patootie - Bless My Soul

YouTube video by Meat Loaf - Topic

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Spinning Bonnie Tyler's 1986 album 'Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire' and sending positive vibes her way! 🫶 For updates regarding her wellbeing, check the official Bluesky account @bonnietyler.com

Bonnie Tyler - Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire (1986)

Joined by foster kitty Lexi who's recuperating from injuries before she can be adopted and move to her forever home.

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

#EcksteinsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge May 2026 Day 13: A song about an historical event. The Special AKA - Free Nelson Mandela (1984) After 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela was released in 1990 and elected as the president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

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The Specials - Nelson Mandela (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster]

YouTube video by TheSpecialsOfficVEVO

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

#EcksteinsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge May 2026 Day 12: A song with a male’s name in the title. Toni Basil - Hey Mickey (1982) A gender-switched cover of Racey’s 1979 song ‘Kitty’. Side note: acting, dancing, teaching and/or singing; Toni rules imho.

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Toni Basil "Hey Mickey" Music Video

YouTube video by ToniBasilsHouse

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

#EcksteinsMonthOfMusic #MusicChallenge Day 09: Your favorite artist from the 2020s Caroline Polachek When YT suggested this artist, who had just performed a live show in my city (!), I became a massive fan. Had to wait till 2023 to see her perform live. Her music led to a shift in my music taste.

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Caroline Polachek - Ocean of Tears (Official Video)

YouTube video by CarolinePolachekVEVO

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Awesome new video released today! I Ya Toyah - FEELINGS (2026) [Industrial Darkwave, Syntpop, Metal, Rock, EDM] She's leaving for a European tour as we speak! Bluesky: @iyatoyah.bsky.social Bandcamp: iyatoyah.bandcamp.com Website: www.iyatoyah.com

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I Ya Toyah - FEELINGS

YouTube video by I Ya Toyah

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Russell Trench 🌀 @russelltrench.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hey, it‘s Fantaaaaaazma! 🔊🪐💜 Thank you so much for your Love & Support! I hope you enjoy the song and if it makes u dance 🕺🏼 even better! 😍 Thank you! Speaking of: Video to the Song is dropping on my YouTube tomorrow, May 8th! 🤩 Let’s go get’em! 🚀 💫 Yours truly, Taazy Funky AND spunky! 😁 #Fantaazma

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FANTAAZMA Love Machine

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