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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 17h

Solidarity with the school students in France who are taking it to the streets. As they point out, defence budgets are rising as education budgets are slashed. Great to see the trades unions offering their full support. All power to them!

Der/white image of a young woman throwing a brick. The words state 'La Beaute est dans la rue'. Poster made during the Paris '68 revolt.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Boy, are we looking forward to this! Grab your tickets and pass it on! www.stlukesglasgow.com/events/st-lu...

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sturmyarcher3.bsky.social @sturmyarcher3.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join a union. Watch (sound up). Join a union.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers is a bold attempt to make whole again the memory of the murdered Calton Weavers." Many thanks to @gregorgall.bsky.social for the article in today's National. Sign the petition to award The Freedom of the City to the weavers at the link. Let's do it!

One-page newspaper article about The Tenementals new single The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers

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gregorgall.bsky.social @gregorgall.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

@tenementals.bsky.social My piece in The National newspaper today on the new single from The Tenementals, a Glasgow ensemble putting the city's radical history into song. It's called 'The Broken Stones of the Calton Weavers'. www.thenational.scot/news/2656594...

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Glasgow band calls on city to right historic wrong against murdered workers

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Ken Currie: 'Weavers Struggles ...The Calton Weavers Massacre' (1987), commissioned by Elspeth King. We look forward to The People's Palace being reopened and audiences from Glasgow and elsewhere having the opportunity to view Currie's great works up close!

Ken Currie's painting depicting the massacre of The Calton Weavers in 1787.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Over 200 people came along to Tenementals HQ, La Chunky Studios, to get a rare glimpse inside a recording studio. What a great festival is Glasgow Doors Open Day - we were delighted to be a small part of it!

a crowd inside La Chunky Studios. Poster for The Tenementals' next gig is on the inside of the door. The phot is taken from outside the studio looking in.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This Saturday! Glasgow Doors Open Day Festival. Come along to Tenementals HQ for a rare glimpse inside a recording studio! La Chunky Studios. The Hidden Lane, Finnieston, 12 – 5pm, Sat. 19 September. Free entry – All welcome!

Glasgow Doors Open Day Festival

Come along to Tenementals HQ for a rare glimpse inside a recording studio!
La Chunky Studios
The Hidden Lane, Finnieston
12 – 5pm, Sat. 19 September
Free entry – All welcome!
With Photo of The Tenementals holding an award

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Murdered on this day in 1973, Victor Jara, Chilean singer-songwriter killed in the aftermath of the right-wing coup against the country's socialist government. When we sing your songs, Victor Jara, your memory lives, and your spirit walks with us. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ege...

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The Tenementals (ft. Monica Queen) - Te recuerdo Amanda

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

When we wrote The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers the stone on the left was smashed in two and lying on the ground. But we could still make out the words and they feature in our song - we wanted it to be its own memorial to the weavers. Mind sign the petition: target - 1787 signatures!

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The Calton Weavers suffered a terrible injustice in life, and in death. Next year is the 240th anniversary of the killing. It's time to revoke the Freedom of the City which was bestowed on the officers who ordered the massacre and grant it to the weavers! Pass it on! www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYbG...

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The Tenementals - The Broken Stones Of The Calton Weavers

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In 1787 Lieutenant-Colonel Kellett gave the order to fire on striking weavers marching through Glasgow resulting in six deaths. In the wake of the massacre, the city authorities awarded Kellett the Freedom of The City. This honour stands to this day. We think it's time to change that. Do you agree?

David and Simon throttling a large puppet of Kellett, the officer who ordered the massacre.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Massive thanks to Craig Williams at The Herald for the major article on The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers? Have you signed the petition?

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Last week we played the International Network of Street Papers Global Summit. It was an honour to play to the international delegation! Jana & Petra from Slovakian newspaper Nota Bene also came along to La Chunky as we recorded new songs. We're spreading the sound of radical Glasgow far and wide!

Members of The Tenementals with Slovakian journalists, Jana and Petra.

A greeting to the summit from The Tenementals.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Greenock Calling! Saturday 17 October at @thebeaconarts.bsky.social Hope to see some of you there!

Poster for The Tenementals' concert at Beacon Arts Centre. Red, black, beige colours with event details and image of the seven members of the band.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

240 Years of Injustice is Enough: Grant the Freedom of the City of Glasgow to The Calton Weavers. A signature or a share would be most welcome. Please sign and pass on and let's make this happen! www.change.org/Calton_Weave...

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Grant the Freedom of the City of Glasgow to The Calton Weavers

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Here is the video for The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers - released today! Let us know your thoughts below. Pass it on! www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYbG...

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The Tenementals - The Broken Stones Of The Calton Weavers

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The last verse of The Owl of Minerva at 226 Gallowgate on Sunday night.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Our new single and video, 'The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers', are out on Thursday - here's a short trailer!

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Lost Glasgow @lostglasgow.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Off out to the Calton tonight to see/hear #TheTenementals launch their new single. As James 'Purly' Wilson mounted the scaffold, he turned to his executioner, and asked: 'Did ye ever see sic a crowd, Tammas?'

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

On this day in 1820, Purly Wilson was executed in Glasgow Green for his part in the 1820 Radical War. There's a memorial event today on Glasgow Green at 12 noon. Here's our song about 1820, featuring Belles and Sebastian's Sarah Martin ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lat1...

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The Tenementals - Peter Pike or Pink (ft. Sarah Martin)

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

We spent the night at Tenementals HQ (La Chunky Studio) with the wonderful and mega-talented Olivia McLean laying down some #cello on two tracks from our forthcoming album. Beautiful!

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Something for the weekend? With poetry from Julie Laing and song from Doctur Normul - head along to the launch of The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers, in the heart of The Calton! There's only 20 tickets left so get moving if you're coming along!

Poster for The Tenementals launch of 'The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

On this day in August 1933, German left-wing political prisoners held at Börgermoor concentration sang Die Moorsoldaten, or Peat Bog Soldiers for the first time. Its message of anti-fascist resistance and defiance is as vital today as it was in 1933. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaCK...

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The Tenementals - Peat Bog Soldiers (Die Moorsoldaten)

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Go well, Dolly Parton. "9 to 5, yeah, they got you where they want you There's a better life and you think about it, don't you? It's a rich man's game no matter what they call it And you spend your life puttin' money in his wallet 9 to 5" www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbxU...

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Dolly Parton - 9 To 5 (Official Video)

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Congratulations to Julie Laing on her new collection of poetry, 'Some possible endings and beginnings'. Julie will read a few poems to start off the launch of The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers at 226 Gallowgate on Sunday 30 August - come along early if yer coming along! Doors 7.30 pm

Cover of Julie Lain's poetry collection. coloured circles against a black background

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Great article by Jim Lister of The Calton Weavers Commemoration Committee - Commemoration, 1pm, Sunday 30 August at Calton Burial Ground. Launch of The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers, same day, 7.30pm at 226 Gallowgate. morningstaronline.co.uk/article/red-...

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Red threads still connect us to the Calton Weavers

“IF IT wasn’t for the weavers…” (Lyrics from a traditional Scottish folk song)Across these islands it can be hard work to trace our working-class history and, like other cities, Glasgow is littered wi...

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Born in Pollokshaws on this day, 1879, the great socialist, John Maclean. During the First World War, he was charged with sedition and made a uncompromising speech from the dock: “I am not here, then, as the accused; I am here as the accuser of capitalism dripping with blood from head to foot.”

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

At the launch of our new single, The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers on Sunday 30th August (at 226 Gallowgate), we're delighted that super-lovely Matthew from M.A.R.Studio will be on-hand making live screen prints of these lovelies - A3 size, high-quality paper, limited edition!

Cerise A3 poster with white text - The Tenementals, People Make Revolutions in block capitals

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We're chuffed to read a new review from John Street, a very prominent scholar of pop music and politics, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Class & Culture. This is our ninth review in an academic journal - will we make double figures?

Quote from John Street on a red, black and white graphic. 'If one mark of good research is that it is well-written, then 'Glasgow: A History ..' is the musical equivalent: a joy to hear..'

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

So, Jonathan was in town from Detroit. He's seen us play at the Belle and Sebastian Weekender and was hoping he'd catch us live again during his trip. We had no gigs planned, though, so we invited him to sit in La Chunky studios for a couple of hours as we rehearsed. Thanks for the photos, Jonathan!

Bob (drums), Simon (guitar) amd Mark (bass guitar)

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Many thanks to Mo's Mixed Tapes for the extended interview on Radio Buena Vida - our new single, The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers, is in there. Did you know about The Calton Weavers? What do you think about the song? soundcloud.com/radiobuenavi...

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Mo’s Mixtapes w/ special guests, The Tenementals - Radio Buena Vida 13.08.26

www.buenavida.co.uk 24/7 Community radio. Broadcasting live from Cafe Buena Vida in Glasgow, Scotland. Come visit us.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Have you got your solar eclipse goggles? The Tenementals Listening is a portable installation which organisations can install at conferences, exhibitions etc - get in touch if you want to discuss installing it with your group or organisation.

Poster for The Tenementals Listening Post. On the left cinemagoers wearing 3D specs, the text The Tenementals Listening Post is in the middle and centre - black and white.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Tomorrow (Thursday 13 August), 12-1pm, we’ll be popping into Radio Buena Vida on Victoria Road. They’ll be playing ‘The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers’ and we’ll be hanging around for a blether with Mo – tune in, or come along!

Timetable for Radio Buena Video on 12 August, highlighting The Tenementals' appearance on Mo's Mixtapes at 12-1pm

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We're super-chuffed with this response from Fievel Crane at 106.1 The Corner, Charlottesville, USA. We're even more chuffed that Fievel spent a few minutes introducing the story of The Calton Weavers to the audience! Release date, 3 September. Launch, 226 Gallowgate, 30 August. Pass it on!

Graphic with a quote from Fievel Crane on The Tenementals' track 'The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers' - An absolute killer song'.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Spent some time in The Mitchell Library today, mostly admiring the carpets!

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

La Chunky Studios, HQ of Glasgow band, The Tenementals, opens its doors! Join Ronan Breslin, founder of the studio and founder member of The Tenementals, as he gives the public a rare opportunity to see how bands record their tunes. 19 & 20 Sept. Free! www.glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk/events/the-t...

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The Tenementals at LA Chunky Studios

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers will be released on 3 September. We're sending an EPK to the press contacts and we need help. If you are a journo/critic who wants to receive the release, get in touch. They used to call it DIY - Do it Yourself. But we prefer DIT - Do it Together! Pass it on!

Single artwork - black text on a yellow and grey/blue background - for The Tenementals' Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

We're looking forward to the launch of 'The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers' on 30 August. Help us spread- if you're up for sticking up one of Simon's amazing posters somewhere useful, send us a direct message and we'll get some to you. And you can keep one for your wall if you want to. Thanks!

Yelow background, blue and black print. Details of The Tenementals' launch of The Broken Stones of The Calton Weavers at 226 Gallowgate on 30 August.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

On this day (30 July) 1971, workers took control of the Upper Clyde shipyards to save their jobs. The figurehead of the dispute was Jimmy Reid - he was not perfect (far from it) but at times in his life he was an inspiration. Have you listened to our song about him? open.spotify.com/track/46f5if...

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Universal Alienation (We're Not Rats)

The Tenementals · Glasgow: A History (Vol. I of VI) · Song · 2024

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Thanks to Glasgow City Archives for posting this photo (circa 1900 and uncredited) of Fossil Grove in Glasgow's Victoria Park. We wrote a song about a child visiting Fossil Grove, having his mind blown by the fossilised trees and developing an awareness of deep time. Listen to it at the link below!

Black and white photo of the fossilised trees

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Love and solidarity to those taking to the streets of Glasgow today to demonstrate against the fascists who've been attempting to organise across Scotland. History shows what happens when fascism takes power – don’t think it could never happen again. ¡No pasarán! www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7g5...

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The Tenementals - A Passion Flower's Lament

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Flashback to when we delivered a presentation on The Tenementals at the 'Art of Song' symposium at the Royal College of Art. Here's (Bob) and Ronan passing on some words of wisdom. Very kind words from @gusironside.bsky.social writing in is this music? popping up in the background, as if by chance.

Bob and Ronan sitting in front of a screen with a quote from Gus Ironside on The Tenementals' debut album.

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

It's great to see Monica Queen and thrum getting some well-deserved attention - she was described the other day as "Patti Smith with a Scottish tinge". Have you heard the cover of Te recuerdo Amanda we performed with Monica? What a voice! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ege...

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The Tenementals (ft. Monica Queen) - Te recuerdo Amanda

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The Tenementals @tenementals.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

We've been having a lot of fun at La Chunky Studio working on the tunes for our next album, scheduled for release in spring 2027. Want to be the first to hear about it? - sign up to the mailing list on our website. Thank you! tenementals.com/contact-us

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The Tenementals - Contact Us | Tenementals

Looking to book a live gig, request an interview, or find out more about the Tenementals? Feel free to contact us via the submission form and we'll be in touch.

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