Barry McKinnon
@rockyuphill.bsky.social
Old coot, mountain biker, lover of music by Band-Maid (and other music too).
Well of course it's BC 😒😬🙄
Canadian COVID Forecast: Sep 12 - Sep 25, 2026
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: none
HIGH: BC
MODERATE: CAN, AB, MB, NL, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK
About 1 in 158 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: none
HIGH: BC
MODERATE: CAN, AB, MB, NL, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK
About 1 in 158 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
September 15, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Well of course it's BC 😒😬🙄
I just happened across this release by Hannah Peel & Beibei Wang on Real World Records, this is very cool. www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8Z2...
Hannah Peel & Beibei Wang - Feed The Fireflies
YouTube video by Real World Records
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September 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM
I just happened across this release by Hannah Peel & Beibei Wang on Real World Records, this is very cool. www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8Z2...
This fun young slang band NEK! have a new EP release on Pony Canyon, and it sounds quite cool. I just bought it on iTunes. These young ladies have so much talent for such a young band, catchy writing and really great musicianship. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD0-...
MUTE
YouTube video by NEK! - Topic
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September 4, 2026 at 1:41 AM
This fun young slang band NEK! have a new EP release on Pony Canyon, and it sounds quite cool. I just bought it on iTunes. These young ladies have so much talent for such a young band, catchy writing and really great musicianship. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD0-...
Somehow this also doesn't seem that surprising. www.sciencealert.com/study-of-sla...
Study of 'Slap Fighting' Reveals Signs of Brain Injury in 78% of Participants
It's been several years since the inception of a new combat sport, called slap fighting, and the concern over traumatic brain injuries is mounting.
www.sciencealert.com
August 22, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Somehow this also doesn't seem that surprising. www.sciencealert.com/study-of-sla...
Somehow finding out these real estate driven ideas were wrong is not surprising. www.sciencealert.com/new-evidence...
New Evidence Challenges What Experts Said About Working From Home
As the recent global pandemic waned – and the urgent need for widespread remote work began to fade into history – a new view started to emerge.
www.sciencealert.com
August 22, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Somehow finding out these real estate driven ideas were wrong is not surprising. www.sciencealert.com/new-evidence...
NEK! with a new official live video, getting some major backing is elevating their exposure. Ganbatte! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q9Q...
NEK! - zero-sum (Official Live Video)
YouTube video by NEK!
www.youtube.com
July 26, 2026 at 12:53 PM
NEK! with a new official live video, getting some major backing is elevating their exposure. Ganbatte! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q9Q...
One of my favourite not quite a rock group posted a new video. They are on a European tour right now and having a blast and getting great response in Germany and Italy www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fsT...
MOS - Tiller (Performance Video)
YouTube video by MOS
www.youtube.com
July 25, 2026 at 11:29 PM
One of my favourite not quite a rock group posted a new video. They are on a European tour right now and having a blast and getting great response in Germany and Italy www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fsT...
One of my favourite Japanese groups has posted a new music video. I heard this descibed as AG/DC and can't get that out of my head now www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0jw...
ATARASHII GAKKO! - Oi AG! (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by 88rising
www.youtube.com
July 25, 2026 at 11:27 PM
One of my favourite Japanese groups has posted a new music video. I heard this descibed as AG/DC and can't get that out of my head now www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0jw...
My goal when I retire this year is to only shave twice a week so people are going to have to get used to me looking like someone assembled their Mr. Potato Head on a kiwi fruit.
July 17, 2026 at 3:07 PM
My goal when I retire this year is to only shave twice a week so people are going to have to get used to me looking like someone assembled their Mr. Potato Head on a kiwi fruit.
I came across this time zone map that depicts the fall time zones when BC and Alberta stay in year round DST. Sunrise time across the prairies is going to be quite wide ranging in the winter. 🤨
July 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
I came across this time zone map that depicts the fall time zones when BC and Alberta stay in year round DST. Sunrise time across the prairies is going to be quite wide ranging in the winter. 🤨
Because not every piece of music needs lyrics, sometimes smoking hot brass instrumental parts are enough, I present to you the Music Omotenashi Sisters (MOS) with their support band MOB. Have fun. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wjI...
【MOS】Everybody‘s Crazy about the Game [Live at Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO]
YouTube video by MOS
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July 9, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Because not every piece of music needs lyrics, sometimes smoking hot brass instrumental parts are enough, I present to you the Music Omotenashi Sisters (MOS) with their support band MOB. Have fun. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wjI...
Well, that is an absolute banger of a new song, especially Misa's bass. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpZj...
BAND-MAID / ENERGETIC (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by BAND-MAID
www.youtube.com
June 23, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Well, that is an absolute banger of a new song, especially Misa's bass. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpZj...
Just to pop Upiko back up into the timeline, the official music video of Fate. She has such a huge voice www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-MM...
UPIKO 宿命 / Fate【MV】
YouTube video by うぴ子(UPIKO)
www.youtube.com
June 17, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Just to pop Upiko back up into the timeline, the official music video of Fate. She has such a huge voice www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-MM...
Is there a level of music lower in energy than shoe gaze, perhaps music made by snoozicians? 🤔
June 15, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Is there a level of music lower in energy than shoe gaze, perhaps music made by snoozicians? 🤔
Gin Wigmore has a new release that is a proper crunchy rock song, verging on pop-punk. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI7G...
Gin Wigmore - Rodeo (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Gin Wigmore
www.youtube.com
June 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Gin Wigmore has a new release that is a proper crunchy rock song, verging on pop-punk. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI7G...
Well those BC bands made me think of Bif Naked... www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CGx...
Bif Naked - I Love Myself Today (official music video)
YouTube video by AmazonMotel
www.youtube.com
June 11, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Well those BC bands made me think of Bif Naked... www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CGx...
That random 54-40 song made me think of Jakalope, more vintage Canadian music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkwQ...
Jakalope - Pretty Life (HD Music Video)
YouTube video by Jakalope
www.youtube.com
June 11, 2026 at 2:24 AM
That random 54-40 song made me think of Jakalope, more vintage Canadian music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkwQ...
Random 54-40 song from 1992 randomly popped into my head without benefit of a prompt. I have to assume a cosmic ray wacked a neuron in my brain and a memory of this song was lit up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX5l...
54*40 - She-La (Official Video)
YouTube video by 5440VEVO
www.youtube.com
June 11, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Random 54-40 song from 1992 randomly popped into my head without benefit of a prompt. I have to assume a cosmic ray wacked a neuron in my brain and a memory of this song was lit up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX5l...
It's no wonder Band-Maid are cooperative with reaction channels, it is the internet version of word of mouth recommendations for music. People from countries all over the planet react to Band-Maid. For a small band who took over management of themselves in 2024, what a great gateway for new fans.
May 30, 2026 at 12:05 AM
It's no wonder Band-Maid are cooperative with reaction channels, it is the internet version of word of mouth recommendations for music. People from countries all over the planet react to Band-Maid. For a small band who took over management of themselves in 2024, what a great gateway for new fans.
Wow, Upiko has released a new song and it absolutely nails that early 20th century French chanteuse vibe, like a young Japanese Edith Piaf. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyCG...
彼岸花
YouTube video by UPIKO - Topic
www.youtube.com
May 29, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Wow, Upiko has released a new song and it absolutely nails that early 20th century French chanteuse vibe, like a young Japanese Edith Piaf. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyCG...
Adam Neely bringing the heat on a music school teaching AI music generation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfeG...
They Teach AI Music at Music School Now...
YouTube video by Adam Neely
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May 28, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Adam Neely bringing the heat on a music school teaching AI music generation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfeG...
I love it when the new Band-Maid swag arrives. 😁
May 26, 2026 at 2:39 AM
I love it when the new Band-Maid swag arrives. 😁
Unlike The Onion and The Beaverton who struggle to out-satire reality, The Vertlartnic is being fed a constant stream of material these days.
Critics Say Infectious Disease Cinematic Universe Becoming Increasingly Oversaturated
May 18, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Unlike The Onion and The Beaverton who struggle to out-satire reality, The Vertlartnic is being fed a constant stream of material these days.
Got my covid vax invite on Tuesday and tried to book one 15 times before I found a time slot without the "That appointment time is no longer available, go back and try again" so either they are low on stock or a lot of people want their booster. Got it late this afternoon. 💉😏
May 16, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Got my covid vax invite on Tuesday and tried to book one 15 times before I found a time slot without the "That appointment time is no longer available, go back and try again" so either they are low on stock or a lot of people want their booster. Got it late this afternoon. 💉😏
Ohboyohboyohboyohboy! New Band-Maid official live release minutes ago, Super Sunshine from the Tokyo Gardens Theatre show last December. This is a summer song for sure. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwbX...
BAND-MAID / SUPER SUNSHINE (Official Live Video) 高橋酒造株式会社「白岳しろ」CMソング
YouTube video by BAND-MAID
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April 29, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Ohboyohboyohboyohboy! New Band-Maid official live release minutes ago, Super Sunshine from the Tokyo Gardens Theatre show last December. This is a summer song for sure. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwbX...