Even the pessimists got it wrong, revisited — Wibble

The perception, the ‘ideal’ and… the reality. If democracy had teeth, the 1% would be quaking in their boots instead of laughing all the way to the bank. Eight years ago, almost to the day, I reblogged a post by David Robertson that featured the above video, entitled ‘Wealth Inequality in America’. I’ve tried more […]…

Your Racist Friend – They Might Be Giants — Steve For The Deaf

The gateway arty college rock band of all gateway art college rock bands. They may take the obvious stance on this their most famous issues based song, but it appears time has swollen the potency of this track from TMBG’s third album, 1990’s Flood. These days these guys are either the sit com theme tune…

Women Music March 2021 – Day 20 – Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell (born December 18, 2001) is an American singer, songwriter, and model. Her debut studio album debuted atop the Billboard 200 and reached number one in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.  Eilish co-wrote most of the record alongside her brother Finneas O’Connell, who handled its production. Musically, the…

slimverse series — I Got Shot

  I got shottoday. NowI wait foranother. After that anotherwait, and thenI’ll take flight. Landing ata coffee shop, I’ll roost,sip, and smile.

Women Music March 2021 – Day 19 – Alison Krauss

Alison Krauss Alison Maria Krauss (born July 23, 1971) is an American bluegrass-country singer and fiddle player. She entered the music industry at an early age, winning local contests by the age of 10 and recording for the first time at 14. She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album…

Women Music March 2021 – Day 18 – Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946) is a retired American singer who performed and recorded in diverse genres including rock, country, light opera, and Latin. She has earned 10 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, and an ALMA Award. Many of her albums…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

gif link Thank you, ancestors, for your strengthYour music still gives me goosebumpsWalking green carpets in the hills and remembering the old days,I raise a pint and salute ye.