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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 8m

The last show of the weekend was Ribbon Skirt. And if you don't know Ribbon Skirt, what are you even doing with your life:

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Ribbon Skirt - Earth Eater (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Mintrecs

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 8m

Then lastly, I posted about the five best acts I saw with Show Buddy at Second Summer Festival last weekend, complete with some absolutely *terrible* photography.

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New and Noted: Second Summer Festival Edition - Turn and Work

Five bands that killed at Second Summer Festival in Toronto, through the eyes of a normie.

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 9m

also, new from CARNE, the single's called "MSG". We spoke to frontwoman Carmen Mellino about the song and more. She's a fun interview, there's lots of good stuff here:

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Premiere: "MSG" by CARNE - Turn and Work

The track was originally titled “McDonald’s”: CARNE's Carmen Mellino on the band's new single "MSG".

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 11m

“God, I was so enthralled with this swan!” Forest on a hotel bathroom in Boston and the other influences behind her debut album, Swan Dive. Hannah called the album "a supernova of searing grief and female rage”, so you should listen to Hannah, play the record, and read Forest's Backstory:

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The Backstory: Forest on Swan Dive - Turn and Work

“God, I was so enthralled with this swan!” Forest on a hotel bathroom in Boston and the other influences behind her debut album, Swan Dive.

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 13m

realized I've been slow to post here. Let's get that fixed up. Some great music features today. Here we go

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 4h

It gives me no pleasure to write that I didn't like Bruce Overby's new novel, Tristan 4 America. If you want to read more, you can do that here:

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Tristan 4 America - Turn and Work

I'm not sure who Bruce Overby's political novel is for, but it wasn't for me.

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 29/09/2026

Listen to part of it here, though the record deserves a full once-over (preferably in the dark, with good headphones):

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Renata Kazhan - Swift Sword (Official Video)

YouTube video by Renata Kazhan

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 29/09/2026

Renata Kazhan’s debut might not grab you on first listen, but with the right set and setting, it’s a stunner. Read more about "Slowburn Pop" here:

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Slowburn Pop by Renata Kazhan review - Turn and Work

Renata Kazhan's debut might not grab you on first listen, but with the right set and setting, it's a stunner.

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 28/09/2026

Ever gone to see your favourite artist and get blown away by the opening act? That’s what we do on Mondays. Playlist in Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube. Here's what's on today: Carrie Matisse LESS KILLJOY YELF. Burglar Part-Time Model Claire Cronin NESS NOST Check it out:

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Monday Music: Sept. 28. 2026 - Turn and Work

Seven tracks from artists you should have on your radar.

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 25/09/2026

...if you're keen to be a guest editor, reach out! Two rules: 1) six or more picks, must be free to read online 2) if you're a writer you must include one of your own pieces. (or else!) Anything goes within those guidelines. Short films? Sure. Audio story? Yep. Heiroglyphics? let's discuss...

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 25/09/2026

Go here to read a story of hers we published at Turn & Work, titled "When You Are Mugged in a Boston Tube Station on Your Way Home from Your Night Shift" (no further explanation needed)

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When You Are Mugged in a Boston Tube Station on Your Way Home from Your Night Shift - Turn and Work

A sudden act of violence contracts the entire universe into a single, breathless vacuum.

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 25/09/2026

*AHEM* Go here to read all the stories by Liz we've featured on Turn & Work. She's one of my favourite flash authors. www.turnandwork.com/story_author...

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Elizabeth Rosen Archives - Turn and Work

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 25/09/2026

I just realized that @thewritelifeliz.bsky.social broke one of the rules of guest-editing the Shortlist, she didn't include one of her own stories. In fairness, she stepped in at the last minute because my work got dumb. Maybe she forgot. BUT! If she won't flatter herself it's up to me to do it.

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 25/09/2026

But wait, I found the toronto alternative. YIKES

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 24/09/2026

But there’s something unusual in one of those windows. Let’s zoom in on the highlighted bit. “COMPUTER, ENHANCE”

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 24/09/2026

Also, I got this new app called Photosynthesis that takes incredibly high resolution photos by using the multiple cameras on ur phone in cool ways. This was the view from my glamorous Halifax hotel room.

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 24/09/2026

Maybe this not a novel idea (zing) but it’s the first time I’ve seen it. At the Halifax Airport you can scan your library card and borrow a book for your trip. If this was in the Toronto airport I would have used it for sure on the way out here.

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 23/09/2026

Absolutely snorting with laughter in a diner, writing the newsletter, a sentence about my dad and Willie Nelson: “My dad loved Willie” (wait that reads wrong) “My dad was a huge fan of Willie’s” (yeah no) “Willie Nelson was my dad’s favourite artist” (yeah that’ll work)

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 21/09/2026

New music from folk-grunge band Daisypicker, who had one of my favourite records of 2025:

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can't live with/out you

YouTube video by Daisypicker

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 21/09/2026

Want to sample the goods? Sure. Premiere of the video for the killer new single from Chicago punks NO MEN:

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NO MEN - BADDIE (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

YouTube video by NO MEN

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 21/09/2026

Ever go see your favourite artist, and get blown away by the opening act? That’s what we do on Mondays. Here's what's on: NO MEN Avery Laird Sabrina Russo Alice Ruby The Baby Seals Sarakiniko Dana Margolin Daisypicker Gone Future KID 12 Moody Beach FRANKIE FLOWERS HEXXY Radiator Check it out:

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Monday Music: Sept 21, 2026 - Turn and Work

Fourteen new singles from artists you should have on your radar.

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 21/09/2026

Offer rescinded, I have a taker. You’ll have to wait till Friday to find out who it is (or sign up for the newsletter and get it a day early). If you want to contribute another time, reach out! I love reading other people’s favourites.

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 20/09/2026

Nope! Could be old, could be anything, long as it’s free to read.

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LM “Gory” Fontanes 👻 @lorifontanes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#flash #writer skeeps don’t be shy! i did it & you can, too 😎 👇👇👇

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Turn and Work (Hugh) @turnandwork.com · 20/09/2026

It's an opportunity for forced self-promotion! If you're a writer, the rule is you have to plug one of your own stories. I'm on airplanes and in hotel meeting rooms all week so I don't think I'll have time to do it justice. Wanna do it? DM me. Deadline is like noon Wednesday (ET).

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