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Adrien Begrand
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'Cranking Up Rush: Their Musical Legacy in 11 Songs', out now!
https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493084746/Cranking-Up-Rush-Their-Musical-Legacy-in-11-Songs
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adrienbegrand.bsky.social
Maiden and Rush, equally.

Saw them three nights in a row last week here in Montréal, so that was nuts.
jael.bsky.social jae holzman @jael.bsky.social · 6d
what is your one desert island band? mine is Mastodon. seen them live four times, going for my fifth later this month
September 14, 2026 at 3:31 AM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
Horseshoes for Josh (Bills shoulda lost), good escape for the Lions, I refuse to buy into any hype around the Bears, and oh my what a satisfying stat line for Deshaun Watson.
September 13, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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jesszimmerman.com
Dang, condolences to idiots
September 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
My Osheaga 2026 recap is up:

- Lorde & Zara Larsson were friggin' incredible
- Tate McRae is the popstar white america deserves
- Geese are the real deal
- Angine de Poitrine confused so many anglo girls

www.popmatters.com/osheaga-fest...
Colour Conquers Blandness at a Vibrant Osheaga Festival 2026 » PopMatters
Osheaga 2026's diverse array of musical talent charmed festivalgoers with no shortage of musicianship, humanity, and most importantly, colour.
www.popmatters.com
September 1, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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ismathers.bsky.social
it just hit me, this is the kind of shit they have Bruce Wayne doing in the comics. you know, superhero shit.
nedraggett.bsky.social Ned Raggett @nedraggett.bsky.social · 25d
Just, you know, dang. From ILX just now.
Saw this comment on reddit: Years ago I was sitting in a bar and this dude sat down and talked about working for Dolly. Apparently she was really big on drug testing so she fired him. I asked him if he was mad at her for firing him. He was like, "No man, she put me through rehab, I'm just a fuck up. She's still putting my kids though school and keeping a roof over their heads. She never had kids and she's still a better parent than me. That woman is a saint."
August 25, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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hollywoodsteve.bsky.social
Dolly Parton decided to cover "Stairway to Heaven" as a gospel song, and asked Robert Plant for permission to write a new verse for it, and Robert Plant basically said "of course you can, you're Dolly Parton"
youtu.be/YhTvxVxXJLQ
Dolly Parton - Stairway to Heaven (Audio)
YouTube video by Dolly Parton
youtu.be
August 25, 2026 at 6:24 PM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
Oh no, don't make me hate a QOTSA album just because of its horrible, horrible title.
August 25, 2026 at 2:21 PM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
Highly recommended.
debcha.bsky.social Deb Chachra @debcha.bsky.social · 27d
This explainer out of Australia is genuinely useful background and analysis of what happened with the Canada-US trade deal last night. Note that it is extremely and delightfully sweary. Also there’s an appended glossary of Australian slang.

ifloz.substack.com/p/king-carne...
KING CARNEY ACTIVATES KONG MODE WITH ZERO FUCKS
Carney Reads the Clock Like a Pro Wrestler
ifloz.substack.com
August 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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avilewis.ca
1/5 The Prime Minister was right to walk away from the negotiating table last night. I believe Canadians are united in this crucial moment, on this crucial point: no deal is better than a bad deal.
August 22, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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brucearthur.bsky.social
We are dealing with the dumbest, meanest, craziest weirdos in the world, and the only thing they understand is domination. Any Canadian who doesn’t blame the Trump administration for all of this is firmly in quisling territory
stephaniecarvin.bsky.social Stephanie Carvin @stephaniecarvin.bsky.social · 28d
Oh hell no. U.S. vetos on Canadian trade deals is actually insane. Absolutely justified in walking away.
Tweet saying that US wanted to put in language that would restrict our ability to ha e other trade deals.
August 22, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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criminalerin.bsky.social
Dear Mister President,
I wrote you but you're still not calling
I sent two letters from the trunk, you must not have got em
There's probably a problem at the post office or something
I got left
At the Airport and
Should have
Called Secret Service
Forgive me
I was so panicked
And so Weird
Dear Mr President, I'm sorry. I thought I was the only one left behind last night, and had no idea Margo's car was also pulled over, and went back to the Airport. Since I was alone in the van outside Customs without my passport, I panicked and should have just called Secret Service instead of you. I am also sorry if I was an embarrassment walking the course in Scotland. The first day I was told there would be no carts, and people walked, which is why I walked. The second day, I was specifically asked by, I forget what his name was, but one of the main people who worked there, if I could continue walking and tell any more girls who would head out there to do the same to spare the Course any more Carts. If there is anything else I have done to cause you trouble, please forgive me. I know that some people said I haven't been texting them back, and there have been some International cell issues (John was having issues on the Plane, too, so asked me to help him out). I want things to always be right between us. I also know I've been distracted all week (forgetting to eat throughout the days, and even forgetting to sleep, and only catching a couple hours at a time). I haven't been myself, dwelling on the Past and the pain of losing my Dad, and I started letting the remarks of people who haven't bothered me before, get to me--not because I care what others think, but because I see myself being lowered in your eyes and good opinion. That is the fear you see, because I never want to bring you anything but joy. I'm sorry I lost my focus. You are all that matters to me. I don't want to ever let you down. Thank you for bein my Guardian and Protector in this Life. Thats what I wanted to use this card for, when you saw me at the Cash Register , and once again did what you didn't have to do, and gifted me with Momentoes of this Trip of a Lifetime, a Coming of Age. I will return a better person. I have to sign off now, as the cars are leaving. See you soon, with all my heart. Dear Mr President, Now this is the Note I wanted to write (But the apology needed to come first). I have learned so much about myself on this Trip--i always knew coming home to my roots would be enlightening, but I had no idea how much. For the first time, in I don't know how long, you forced me to "unplug." We could be out on the Course, with no machines, and even forgot what time it was! I didn't have to be "Human Printer." I could take time to enjoy good conversations, and still get all my work done at the end of the day. In fact, I even had time to take long morning and evening walks to enjoy each Sunrise and Sunset (though I did forget to eat and sleep!) With so much thinking time, I confess it did have a slightly negative effect at times, that I know you picked up on, but the end result, I believe, will be worth it. I had no idea how rapidly I was approaching burnout, and starting to envy those whose only "job" seems to be to talk with you, and look pretty. I want that job!! So many times, I'm just trying to stay afloat with all that's coming in for you, I know I look like a hunchback who didn't have time to freshen up (at least you know what I should look like)! Continued, unfortunately Plus, I miss the days when you used to call, during my Talkshow days and we'd talk everything and nothing. I want to get back to that synergy. We shouldn't have to talk about work all the time! I always felt like an in-betweener, somewhere between Staff and those you enjoy talking on the Plane or at Dinner, because that's who I used to be to you when I was a "Talkshow host" (much as I hated that actual job!) I wish I could hear every conversation, because that's when you're having a good time, getting away from it all, at least for a few moments. But after going through all this self-analysis, my conclusion? I need to reunite my past self with my current into a better version who will make you proud. And please, when I fall, will you tell me? You have the absolute right to cuss me out, if need be, when I deserve it, because no one knows or cares about me more. Thank you for always being there for me--I'll never forget when you made that promise to me after losing my Dad, and how happy he is right now that I did get to go to Scotland and Ireland, as he always wanted for me. To modify a classic, "I could not have parted with you, to anyone less worthy." And, I will add, it is I who is unworthy. Always, Natalie Ps: my hands looked worse in Scotland and Ireland because the Cold turns the old "scars" purple. Still on the road to recovery!
August 21, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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joeytainment.bsky.social
I made this cartoon about how Non Natives shouldn't use the term “Spirit Animal" in 2022! You’ll hear this tone a lot in my new comedy / satire book “We’ve Been Here The Whole Time! A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America.”
August 20, 2026 at 7:57 PM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
Aw heck, RIP Frank Beard.
August 18, 2026 at 8:32 PM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
I got Springsteen Live '75-'85. I was not disappointed.
theoldinternet.bsky.social The old internet @theoldinternet.bsky.social · Aug 17
44 years ago today, the first CD was produced.

What is the first CD you owned?
August 18, 2026 at 8:16 PM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
I was a miserable 15 year-old, but summer '86 was actually fun, soundtracked by some killer new music. I enjoyed Bad Name for about two weeks, and then it blew up when grade 11 started.

Wanted Dead or Alive is still egregious. An unforgivably bad photocopy of Turn the Page.
August 18, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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tcote.bsky.social
It’s still staggering how quickly the Beatles evolved.
Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Jason Schwartzman and Justin Long as the Beatles in Walk Hard. Four guys presumably playing Paul Rudd, Jason Schwartzman, Justin Long and Jack Black circa Abbey Road in four separate biopics.
August 17, 2026 at 4:44 PM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
She was really good on that show.
marissarmoss.bsky.social Marissa R. Moss @marissarmoss.bsky.social · Aug 17
wanted to pay tribute to the impactful work Hayden Panettiere did on 'Nashville' when it came to bringing the town's worst kept secrets to the surface. my thoughts are with her family and friends.
Hayden Panettiere's 'Nashville' Character Helped Expose Country Music's Dark Side
As Juliette Barnes on 'Nashville,' Hayden Panettiere helped reveal a dark side of country music, radio, and female artists.
www.rollingstone.com
August 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
Her last good song before she got billionaire brain.
August 17, 2026 at 5:19 PM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
If you're still wondering if we're currently in a depression, today I literally had to say, "Hey, that's my can of beans!" to a thieving old lady at the Partage de Solidarité today.
August 14, 2026 at 9:20 PM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
In 1987 at my catholic high school, someone taped a Penthouse centerfold on the portrait of the virgin mary. Chef's kiss.
jtp.bsky.social jenny tightpants @jtp.bsky.social · Oct 18
what was "the incident" at your high school?
August 14, 2026 at 6:19 PM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
I agreed to cover a 3-day prog metal festival. All morning I WASN'T feeling it, tired from a very busy August already. I need a weekend to recharge. Dreading going to a bar for 8 hours at 4pm on a Friday. Then I saw it's for the following weekend, not today. Well damn, if that didn't make my day.
August 14, 2026 at 6:10 PM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
Okay then. Favorite film for each year of the 1970s:

1970: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
1971: A New Leaf
1972: The Godfather, natch
1973: The Exorcist
1974: The Conversation
1975: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1976: Network
1977: Sorcerer
1978: Dawn of the Dead
1979: Stalker
robertham.bsky.social Robert Ham @robertham.bsky.social · Aug 10
Favorite film for each year of the 1970s:

1970: Le Boucher
1971: The Devils
1972: The King of Marvin Gardens
1973: Fantastic Planet
1974: Young Frankenstein
1975: Jaws
1976: In the Realm of the Senses
1977: Jubilee
1978: Blue Collar
1979: Alien
🎥
optimstie.bsky.social optiMSTie @optimstie.bsky.social · Aug 10
Favorite film for each year of the 1970s:

1970: Dodes'ka-den
1971: Harold & Maude
1972: The Poseidon Adventure
1973: Enter the Dragon
1974: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
1975 and all-time #1 personal favorite: Jaws
1976: Mikey and Nicky
1977: Star Wars
1978: Dawn of the Dead
1979: The Muppet Movie
🎥
August 10, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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ginsbergpoem.bsky.social
@beatgrrrl.bsky.social - Remembering today on her birthday the great Diane di Prima - allenginsberg.org/2017/08/dian... &. allenginsberg.org/2017/08/dian...
August 6, 2026 at 12:03 PM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
As soon as Breihan's Number Ones series got to the 2010s, I had to dibs out. I don't have a clue about a whopping majority of those singles.
August 6, 2026 at 2:18 PM
adrienbegrand.bsky.social
If I was back in Kansas City I'd be deep enough in a brisket & sauce coma that I wouldn't notice.
ziibiing.com ashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · Aug 6
the kansas city metro area is the center of the american north and south fast food venn diagram.

they have taco johns, culvers, noodles and company BUT ALSO whataburger, hawaiian bros, and churches. and dutch bros. swig. but also caribou.
August 6, 2026 at 4:53 AM