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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 3h

not sure if you saw this, not a bad interview, considering it's a major network. Anthony Mason usually approaches artists correctly, though.

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Annie Lennox reflects on her trailblazing career in "Retrospective"

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 3h

Posting early as I head out to see Belly perform King live (30th Anniversary) at Paradise in Boston. Can't wait!

Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 3h

#MusicChallenge
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#ArtistFaveLP

Album: House Tornado / Throwing Muses

Day 5: Track 11 / Walking In The Dark

I read a review of TM once that proclaimed them the best expression of young adult angst ever. I usually think of this track in that connection.

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Walking in the Dark

YouTube video by Throwing Muses - Topic

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 9h

I have a coworker who gets in out group teams chat and starts to type a message. I see the three little dots. Then nothing. Then the three dots again. This can go on for like 30 minutes. My CLM is gonna be when I snap

a man in a suit and tie is talking to another man and saying `` say it ! say it ! ''

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is talking to another man and saying `` say it ! say it ! ''

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Dave Lee @davelee.me · 2d

WELL HOW ABOUT THAT

"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."

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Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts

A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 1d

#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#ArtistFaveLP

Album: House Tornado / Throwing Muses

Day 4: Track 1 / Colder

I chose this amazing live version from 1991/Real Ramona era; bittersweet since they are impeccable but on the eve of Tanya's departure for Belly.

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Throwing Muses - Colder (live, 1991)

YouTube video by yell0wSky

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 2d

#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#ArtistFaveLP

Album: House Tornado / Throwing Muses

Day 3: Track 4 / Juno

When my brother heard this song, he exclaimed "there's a drum solo!?!" David Narcizo rarely used symbols in early TM, a key element in the band's unique sound.

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Throwing Muses - Juno (official music video)

YouTube video by Speedbath

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 2d

So glad we’re getting a new ballroom. Woulda preferred student loan forgiveness. But this is good too.

Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 2d

Whatever happened to "consider the source" as a critical analysis tool. Let's just say, there are a LOT of content creators who owe everything to Trump, left and right. Rage begets rage. Competence is boring.

Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 3d

#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#ArtistFaveLP

Album: House Tornado / Throwing Muses

Day 2: Track 10 / Giant

One of 2 Tanya Donelly songs. Often described as "more pop leaning" than Kristin songs; tends to miss the point that Tanya avoids obvious tropes.

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Giant

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 4d

#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#ArtistFaveLP

Album: House Tornado / Throwing Muses

Day 1: Track 8 / Drive

My fave album by my fave band. Kristin tends to be opaque about her lyrical content. That being said, love the lyrics to this song.

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Drive

YouTube video by Throwing Muses - Topic

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 4d

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
2003 | Day 20 unranked

Madonna | Love Profusion

My second repeat artist. My go-to answer to "Fave Madonna" is Into The Groove, but low-key it's this gem. I love when Madonna has male background vocals.

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Madonna - Love Profusion (Official Video)

YouTube video by Madonna

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 4d

Not really one to slut shame, but watched the final Downton Abbey movie - Lady Mary's kinda easy. Not mad at it, but she's got a body count. #DowntonAbbey

Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 5d

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
2003 | Day 19 unranked

The White Stripes | Seven Nation Army

I recall this track from Elephant broke big and ushered in a full brigade of "stripped down/Neo-Grunge" bands like Interpol, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Modest Mouse, et al.

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The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by The White Stripes

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 5d

Naturally I have to run an errand in Harvard Sq the first day of the Head of the Charles. Tbh I expected more of a crowd.

Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 5d

Got mine and already sorted!

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 5d

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
2003 | Day 17 unranked

Kylie MInogue | Slow

My second Kylie song on this list - you're welcome! The live version of this from the Tension tour was amazing, FYI.

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Kylie Minogue - Slow (Official Video)

YouTube video by Kylie Minogue

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 6d

During my data masters, there's a case study on causation!=correlation, on the blow-by-blow of medical research vs big tobacco, til FINALLY we could say, yes, smoking >> cancer, thus the warnings. I feel like we're in a similar: Is the Right racist? We're forced to do stupid math to prove it.

Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 7d

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
2003 | Day 16 unranked

Christina Aguilera | Fighter

On 2002's Stripped, Fighter was released as a single in 2003. I loved this album. Fantastic video.

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Christina Aguilera - Fighter (Official HD Video)

YouTube video by CAguileraVEVO

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 7d

NEW: We just secured a court order temporarily stopping the Trump Administration from demanding that states turn over personal, sensitive information about SNAP recipients to fuel their cruel immigration policies.

We'll keep fighting this in court as the case continues.

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 7d

Drop something MANIACAL 🖤

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Kristin Hersh @kristinhersh.bsky.social · 7d

morning xo

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 7d

Either I'm just old or this is the earliest I've contemplated taking my AC out of the window, bc...

a crowd of people are gathered in a room with a sign that says i said brrr it 's cold in here on it

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Mark @mtoeta.bsky.social · 8d

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
2003 | Day 15 unranked

Britney Spears Ft. Madonna | Me Against The Music

In an era dominated by "collabs", this is one of the best (imho). "Hey Britneyyyy, you say you wanna lose control".

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Britney Spears - Me Against The Music (Official HD Video)

YouTube video by BritneySpearsVEVO

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 8d

Boston looks forward to welcoming the world to our beautiful city, the cradle of liberty and city of champions.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

Trump on moving World Cup games from Boston: "We could take them away. Your mayor is not good."

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