Observations of Deviance
@obsofdeviance.bsky.social
"Observations of Deviance has become a Wire deadline weekend staple." The Wire (UK)
David Mittleman
DJ @wfmu.bsky.social
Vinyl collector
Writing @ We Jazz Magazine
https://wfmu.org/playlists/OV
David Mittleman
DJ @wfmu.bsky.social
Vinyl collector
Writing @ We Jazz Magazine
https://wfmu.org/playlists/OV
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Cadiz, of the West Kentucky Woods: The Music of Charles Tyler
New episode archived @wfmu.bsky.social
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New episode archived @wfmu.bsky.social
STREAM ▶️ wfmu.org/playlists/sh...
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The number of people who do not know that Trump has once again been credibly accused, THIS WEEK, of rape or sexual misconduct by 5 different women while in or near the presence of Jeffrey Epstein... is truly shocking to me.
I know the legacy press is trying to bury it, but Christ alive it's working
I know the legacy press is trying to bury it, but Christ alive it's working
October 28, 2026 at 9:11 PM
The number of people who do not know that Trump has once again been credibly accused, THIS WEEK, of rape or sexual misconduct by 5 different women while in or near the presence of Jeffrey Epstein... is truly shocking to me.
I know the legacy press is trying to bury it, but Christ alive it's working
I know the legacy press is trying to bury it, but Christ alive it's working
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Just Landed #vinyl
Karin Krog / Öppet Fyra (Caprice 2026)
Hear my Swedish Free Jazz Round Table about the Öppet archival series.
➡️ wfmu.org/playlists/sh...
Karin Krog / Öppet Fyra (Caprice 2026)
Hear my Swedish Free Jazz Round Table about the Öppet archival series.
➡️ wfmu.org/playlists/sh...
October 28, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Some choice comments by Brigitte Fontaine about working with members of the Art Ensemble of Chicago.
From the incredible, extended liner notes to "Comme À La Radio - Special Edition" 2-LP deluxe reissue @wewantsounds.bsky.social
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/comme-...
From the incredible, extended liner notes to "Comme À La Radio - Special Edition" 2-LP deluxe reissue @wewantsounds.bsky.social
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/comme-...
October 28, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Some choice comments by Brigitte Fontaine about working with members of the Art Ensemble of Chicago.
From the incredible, extended liner notes to "Comme À La Radio - Special Edition" 2-LP deluxe reissue @wewantsounds.bsky.social
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/comme-...
From the incredible, extended liner notes to "Comme À La Radio - Special Edition" 2-LP deluxe reissue @wewantsounds.bsky.social
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/comme-...
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Brigitte Fontaine & the Art Ensemble of Chicago
Theatre du Vieux Colombier 70
(c) Ned Burgess
Theatre du Vieux Colombier 70
(c) Ned Burgess
October 28, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Brigitte Fontaine & the Art Ensemble of Chicago
Theatre du Vieux Colombier 70
(c) Ned Burgess
Theatre du Vieux Colombier 70
(c) Ned Burgess
October 28, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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NEW IN COLLABORATION WITH @ddosecrets.org AND @ryanfae.bsky.social:
We are releasing a dataset provided to us by "Department of Peace" identifying more than 40'000 employees at DHS. Alongside the raw data we are also providing a search tool.
ddosecrets.org/article/icep...
icepi.cx
We are releasing a dataset provided to us by "Department of Peace" identifying more than 40'000 employees at DHS. Alongside the raw data we are also providing a search tool.
ddosecrets.org/article/icep...
icepi.cx
icepi.cx - Home
icepick DHS leak search tool
icepi.cx
October 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
NEW IN COLLABORATION WITH @ddosecrets.org AND @ryanfae.bsky.social:
We are releasing a dataset provided to us by "Department of Peace" identifying more than 40'000 employees at DHS. Alongside the raw data we are also providing a search tool.
ddosecrets.org/article/icep...
icepi.cx
We are releasing a dataset provided to us by "Department of Peace" identifying more than 40'000 employees at DHS. Alongside the raw data we are also providing a search tool.
ddosecrets.org/article/icep...
icepi.cx
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🧵 about "Sunrise" focusing on bassist GLEN MOORE
I interviewed Glen for an upcoming episode of my radio show. he founded OREGON and worked with Jim Pepper, Paul Bley, Annette Peacock, Elvin Jones and Tim Hardin at the historic Woodstock festival.
bsky.app/profile/obso...
I interviewed Glen for an upcoming episode of my radio show. he founded OREGON and worked with Jim Pepper, Paul Bley, Annette Peacock, Elvin Jones and Tim Hardin at the historic Woodstock festival.
bsky.app/profile/obso...
Hard to put into a few words how awesome this is. It will BLOW MINDS! Previously unreleased, one-time meeting of DON CHERRY & LEON THOMAS augmented by the band OREGON. Beyond essential! @wewantsounds.bsky.social
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/sunris...
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/sunris...
Sunrise - with Collin Walcott & Leon Thomas + Oregon - Live in Ypsilanti, MI, 1977, by Don Cherry
5 track album
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com
October 28, 2026 at 5:37 AM
🧵 about "Sunrise" focusing on bassist GLEN MOORE
I interviewed Glen for an upcoming episode of my radio show. he founded OREGON and worked with Jim Pepper, Paul Bley, Annette Peacock, Elvin Jones and Tim Hardin at the historic Woodstock festival.
bsky.app/profile/obso...
I interviewed Glen for an upcoming episode of my radio show. he founded OREGON and worked with Jim Pepper, Paul Bley, Annette Peacock, Elvin Jones and Tim Hardin at the historic Woodstock festival.
bsky.app/profile/obso...
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#nowplaying Drones of the day from the Rue d'Auseil.
October 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#nowplaying Drones of the day from the Rue d'Auseil.
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tonight, people! Tear yourself away from your feeds and give yourself a music break.
I’m bringing my quartet to ibeam brooklyn on oct 28. hope to see you there.
October 28, 2026 at 8:02 PM
tonight, people! Tear yourself away from your feeds and give yourself a music break.
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you aren't going to beat the right without dirty tricks.
October 28, 2026 at 7:56 PM
you aren't going to beat the right without dirty tricks.
Glen told me a hilarious anecdote about this live gig at a zoo. You'll have to wait until December to hear it in full on my radio show. But for now, let's just say it involves elephants! 🐘🐘🐘
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Jim Pepper & Friends
Live Washington Park Zoo 1988
Jim Pepper - ss, ts, voc, perc
Mal Waldron - p
Glen Moore - b
Ron Steen - dr
Karen Knight - voc
youtu.be/MPP6uoqFhqo?...
Live Washington Park Zoo 1988
Jim Pepper - ss, ts, voc, perc
Mal Waldron - p
Glen Moore - b
Ron Steen - dr
Karen Knight - voc
youtu.be/MPP6uoqFhqo?...
Jim Pepper & Friends 1988 Mal Waldron
YouTube video by Art Of Improvisation
youtu.be
October 28, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Glen told me a hilarious anecdote about this live gig at a zoo. You'll have to wait until December to hear it in full on my radio show. But for now, let's just say it involves elephants! 🐘🐘🐘
bsky.app/profile/obso...
bsky.app/profile/obso...
"In Arizona’s Sixth District, JoAnna Mendoza, Ciscomani’s opponent, is running on reversing the One Big Beautiful Bill health care cuts, protecting health care for people with pre-existing conditions, expanding Medicare coverage to include vision, hearing, and dental, and other measures."
New Medicaid Requirements Galvanizing Dems in Battleground States - The American Prospect
Advocates are hosting a series of conferences about deadly GOP health care spending cuts; Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee found five contracting goliaths are set to reap outsized benefits.
prospect.org
October 28, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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ypsilanti mentioned
Hard to put into a few words how awesome this is. It will BLOW MINDS! Previously unreleased, one-time meeting of DON CHERRY & LEON THOMAS augmented by the band OREGON. Beyond essential! @wewantsounds.bsky.social
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/sunris...
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/sunris...
Sunrise - with Collin Walcott & Leon Thomas + Oregon - Live in Ypsilanti, MI, 1977, by Don Cherry
5 track album
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com
October 28, 2026 at 7:21 PM
ypsilanti mentioned
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The NY Times will publish a hit piece on the Democratic Alaska senate candidate six days before an Election but won't mention a new rape allegation against the President of the United States.
October 28, 2026 at 6:08 PM
The NY Times will publish a hit piece on the Democratic Alaska senate candidate six days before an Election but won't mention a new rape allegation against the President of the United States.
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Canyon Song (Live, Bremen, 1974)
YouTube video by Oregon - Topic
youtu.be
October 28, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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It can afford to pay musicians real royalties
‘Best Global Brands’ study claims Spotify brand is worth $20.5bn
We’ve reported regularly on the trends in Spotify’s revenues and market capitalisation, but how about the value of its brand? Courtesy…
https://musically.com/2026/10/28/best-global-brands-study-claims-spotify-brand-is-worth-20-5bn/
We’ve reported regularly on the trends in Spotify’s revenues and market capitalisation, but how about the value of its brand? Courtesy…
https://musically.com/2026/10/28/best-global-brands-study-claims-spotify-brand-is-worth-20-5bn/
‘Best Global Brands’ study claims Spotify brand is worth $20.5bn
We’ve reported regularly on the trends in Spotify’s revenues and market capitalisation, but how about the value of its brand? Courtesy of this year’s ‘Best Global Brands’ study from consultancy firm Interbrand, we have some new stats on that.
musically.com
October 28, 2026 at 1:07 PM
It can afford to pay musicians real royalties
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rec of the day: KAREN KROG s/t (SWE Caprice/Oppet LP) archival blaze from this norwegian vocalist. a '71 set of avant ballads w/ great early-ECM-style scando free-fusion sextet + three babbling poetic duets w/ pierre favre. amazing documentation & package!
www.soundohm.com/product/oppe...
www.soundohm.com/product/oppe...
Karin Krog – Öppet Fyra (LP) – Soundohm
In recent years, the long-standing Swedish imprint, Caprice, has joined forces with the curatorial vision of saxophonist Mats Gustafsson and Roger Bergner of the Centre for Swedish Folk Music & Jazz R...
www.soundohm.com
October 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM
rec of the day: KAREN KROG s/t (SWE Caprice/Oppet LP) archival blaze from this norwegian vocalist. a '71 set of avant ballads w/ great early-ECM-style scando free-fusion sextet + three babbling poetic duets w/ pierre favre. amazing documentation & package!
www.soundohm.com/product/oppe...
www.soundohm.com/product/oppe...
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They also released vol. 10 on vinyl w. a different cover & title. Hoping they repress this someday as i would love a copy.
Zanzibara : First Modern Taarab Vibes From Mombasa & Tanga, 1970-1990, by Various Artists
15 track album
budamusique.bandcamp.com
October 28, 2026 at 12:29 PM
They also released vol. 10 on vinyl w. a different cover & title. Hoping they repress this someday as i would love a copy.
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Jim Pepper & Friends
Live Washington Park Zoo 1988
Jim Pepper - ss, ts, voc, perc
Mal Waldron - p
Glen Moore - b
Ron Steen - dr
Karen Knight - voc
youtu.be/MPP6uoqFhqo?...
Live Washington Park Zoo 1988
Jim Pepper - ss, ts, voc, perc
Mal Waldron - p
Glen Moore - b
Ron Steen - dr
Karen Knight - voc
youtu.be/MPP6uoqFhqo?...
Jim Pepper & Friends 1988 Mal Waldron
YouTube video by Art Of Improvisation
youtu.be
October 28, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Jim Pepper & Friends
Live Washington Park Zoo 1988
Jim Pepper - ss, ts, voc, perc
Mal Waldron - p
Glen Moore - b
Ron Steen - dr
Karen Knight - voc
youtu.be/MPP6uoqFhqo?...
Live Washington Park Zoo 1988
Jim Pepper - ss, ts, voc, perc
Mal Waldron - p
Glen Moore - b
Ron Steen - dr
Karen Knight - voc
youtu.be/MPP6uoqFhqo?...
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a pretty different sound than vol. 10, which focused on Taarab & is still one of my favorite comps in any genre. Obsessed w. “Macho Yanacheka” & “Chombo”
October 28, 2026 at 12:17 PM
a pretty different sound than vol. 10, which focused on Taarab & is still one of my favorite comps in any genre. Obsessed w. “Macho Yanacheka” & “Chombo”
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There was a knock at the door. It was the Soft Machine box.
Lovely to see the finished version after all this time, and I'm very pleased to have contributed the 8,000-word essay that accompanies this expansive treasure chest of the Softs in all their moody glory.
Lovely to see the finished version after all this time, and I'm very pleased to have contributed the 8,000-word essay that accompanies this expansive treasure chest of the Softs in all their moody glory.
October 28, 2026 at 12:15 PM
There was a knock at the door. It was the Soft Machine box.
Lovely to see the finished version after all this time, and I'm very pleased to have contributed the 8,000-word essay that accompanies this expansive treasure chest of the Softs in all their moody glory.
Lovely to see the finished version after all this time, and I'm very pleased to have contributed the 8,000-word essay that accompanies this expansive treasure chest of the Softs in all their moody glory.
🧵 about "Sunrise" focusing on bassist GLEN MOORE
I interviewed Glen for an upcoming episode of my radio show. he founded OREGON and worked with Jim Pepper, Paul Bley, Annette Peacock, Elvin Jones and Tim Hardin at the historic Woodstock festival.
bsky.app/profile/obso...
I interviewed Glen for an upcoming episode of my radio show. he founded OREGON and worked with Jim Pepper, Paul Bley, Annette Peacock, Elvin Jones and Tim Hardin at the historic Woodstock festival.
bsky.app/profile/obso...
Hard to put into a few words how awesome this is. It will BLOW MINDS! Previously unreleased, one-time meeting of DON CHERRY & LEON THOMAS augmented by the band OREGON. Beyond essential! @wewantsounds.bsky.social
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/sunris...
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/sunris...
Sunrise - with Collin Walcott & Leon Thomas + Oregon - Live in Ypsilanti, MI, 1977, by Don Cherry
5 track album
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com
October 28, 2026 at 5:37 AM
🧵 about "Sunrise" focusing on bassist GLEN MOORE
I interviewed Glen for an upcoming episode of my radio show. he founded OREGON and worked with Jim Pepper, Paul Bley, Annette Peacock, Elvin Jones and Tim Hardin at the historic Woodstock festival.
bsky.app/profile/obso...
I interviewed Glen for an upcoming episode of my radio show. he founded OREGON and worked with Jim Pepper, Paul Bley, Annette Peacock, Elvin Jones and Tim Hardin at the historic Woodstock festival.
bsky.app/profile/obso...
Some choice comments by Brigitte Fontaine about working with members of the Art Ensemble of Chicago.
From the incredible, extended liner notes to "Comme À La Radio - Special Edition" 2-LP deluxe reissue @wewantsounds.bsky.social
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/comme-...
From the incredible, extended liner notes to "Comme À La Radio - Special Edition" 2-LP deluxe reissue @wewantsounds.bsky.social
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/comme-...
October 28, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Some choice comments by Brigitte Fontaine about working with members of the Art Ensemble of Chicago.
From the incredible, extended liner notes to "Comme À La Radio - Special Edition" 2-LP deluxe reissue @wewantsounds.bsky.social
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/comme-...
From the incredible, extended liner notes to "Comme À La Radio - Special Edition" 2-LP deluxe reissue @wewantsounds.bsky.social
wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/album/comme-...
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