Duncan Parsons
@jefph.bsky.social
A drummer who gets distracted.
Making music as if the 80s never quite happened, music from nineteen seventy twelve or thirteen..
Making music as if the 80s never quite happened, music from nineteen seventy twelve or thirteen..
Pinned
Duncan Parsons
@jefph.bsky.social
· Dec 6
Answerphone, by Duncan Parsons
from the album Abandoned Buildings
duncanparsons.bandcamp.com
A stomping frustrated end-of-love song, as one friend put it - "death by key change"!
If you like The Feeling, Pilot, Alan Parsons, The Alan Parsons Project, 70s pop.. you might like this from my first album, Abandoned Buildings :-)
#BandcampFriday
duncanparsons.bandcamp.com/track/answer...
If you like The Feeling, Pilot, Alan Parsons, The Alan Parsons Project, 70s pop.. you might like this from my first album, Abandoned Buildings :-)
#BandcampFriday
duncanparsons.bandcamp.com/track/answer...
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#JohnHackettBand are out around mainland Britain, plus a clutch of EU dates, Sept-Nov 2026
Playing tunes drawn from their own output plus Steve Hackett material where John's lyrical flute playing featured prominently
See here for where & when they'll be - tinyurl.com/JHB-2026
See you somewhere!
Playing tunes drawn from their own output plus Steve Hackett material where John's lyrical flute playing featured prominently
See here for where & when they'll be - tinyurl.com/JHB-2026
See you somewhere!
July 17, 2026 at 3:27 PM
#JohnHackettBand are out around mainland Britain, plus a clutch of EU dates, Sept-Nov 2026
Playing tunes drawn from their own output plus Steve Hackett material where John's lyrical flute playing featured prominently
See here for where & when they'll be - tinyurl.com/JHB-2026
See you somewhere!
Playing tunes drawn from their own output plus Steve Hackett material where John's lyrical flute playing featured prominently
See here for where & when they'll be - tinyurl.com/JHB-2026
See you somewhere!
With full acknowledgement to @maryepworth.bsky.social
"Idea: We call media articles that push AI use 'Slopaganda.'"
"Idea: We call media articles that push AI use 'Slopaganda.'"
July 9, 2026 at 2:26 PM
With full acknowledgement to @maryepworth.bsky.social
"Idea: We call media articles that push AI use 'Slopaganda.'"
"Idea: We call media articles that push AI use 'Slopaganda.'"
It was so hot today I saw some local Goths were down to their purple layer
June 24, 2026 at 7:47 PM
It was so hot today I saw some local Goths were down to their purple layer
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Musk says not a single person has died due to him axing USAID. Sadly, part of my job involves tracking aid spending. So here’s a thread with just some of the people who lost their lives because of USAID cuts
June 24, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Musk says not a single person has died due to him axing USAID. Sadly, part of my job involves tracking aid spending. So here’s a thread with just some of the people who lost their lives because of USAID cuts
Acoustic Encounters returns to #Sheffield, Crookes Social Club this coming Weds, 17th Jun!
It's me, Marilla Homes, and folk duo Summerisle (featuring Sally Doherty and Frank Birtwistle)
..an oasis of calm in the busy week..
tix - wegottickets.com/event/679565/
See you there :-)
It's me, Marilla Homes, and folk duo Summerisle (featuring Sally Doherty and Frank Birtwistle)
..an oasis of calm in the busy week..
tix - wegottickets.com/event/679565/
See you there :-)
June 14, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Acoustic Encounters returns to #Sheffield, Crookes Social Club this coming Weds, 17th Jun!
It's me, Marilla Homes, and folk duo Summerisle (featuring Sally Doherty and Frank Birtwistle)
..an oasis of calm in the busy week..
tix - wegottickets.com/event/679565/
See you there :-)
It's me, Marilla Homes, and folk duo Summerisle (featuring Sally Doherty and Frank Birtwistle)
..an oasis of calm in the busy week..
tix - wegottickets.com/event/679565/
See you there :-)
Disappointingly few crisps.
June 13, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Disappointingly few crisps.
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What if your toaster refused to toast "unauthorized bread"?
arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/...
It's hard to see how a company could win its market with this strategy.
8/
arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/...
It's hard to see how a company could win its market with this strategy.
8/
Unauthorized Bread: Real rebellions involve jailbreaking IoT toasters
Cory Doctorow's book, Radicalized, is up for a CBC award. To celebrate, here's an excerpt.
arstechnica.com
June 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM
What if your toaster refused to toast "unauthorized bread"?
arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/...
It's hard to see how a company could win its market with this strategy.
8/
arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/...
It's hard to see how a company could win its market with this strategy.
8/
Hot nights
Quarter/half fill a hot water bottle with water from the cold tap - not chilled/freezing water, that'll be uncomfortable for you/bad for the bottle.
Put it where works for you - between legs, held to chest/tummy, etc.
Stay cool :-)
Quarter/half fill a hot water bottle with water from the cold tap - not chilled/freezing water, that'll be uncomfortable for you/bad for the bottle.
Put it where works for you - between legs, held to chest/tummy, etc.
Stay cool :-)
May 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Hot nights
Quarter/half fill a hot water bottle with water from the cold tap - not chilled/freezing water, that'll be uncomfortable for you/bad for the bottle.
Put it where works for you - between legs, held to chest/tummy, etc.
Stay cool :-)
Quarter/half fill a hot water bottle with water from the cold tap - not chilled/freezing water, that'll be uncomfortable for you/bad for the bottle.
Put it where works for you - between legs, held to chest/tummy, etc.
Stay cool :-)
The fabulous #CarrieMartin is playing at @thelanternsheff.bsky.social this Sat 23rd May, with the evening being opened by @joncockermusic.bsky.social
All sorts of #acoustic #folk for a Spring night!
If you're in reach of #Sheffield, do come <3
tix - www.ticketsource.com/thelanternsh...
:-)
All sorts of #acoustic #folk for a Spring night!
If you're in reach of #Sheffield, do come <3
tix - www.ticketsource.com/thelanternsh...
:-)
May 21, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The fabulous #CarrieMartin is playing at @thelanternsheff.bsky.social this Sat 23rd May, with the evening being opened by @joncockermusic.bsky.social
All sorts of #acoustic #folk for a Spring night!
If you're in reach of #Sheffield, do come <3
tix - www.ticketsource.com/thelanternsh...
:-)
All sorts of #acoustic #folk for a Spring night!
If you're in reach of #Sheffield, do come <3
tix - www.ticketsource.com/thelanternsh...
:-)
I'm tech'ing a wedding today in Tadcaster.
Home of the Yorkshire guitar.
Home of the Yorkshire guitar.
April 18, 2026 at 11:35 AM
I'm tech'ing a wedding today in Tadcaster.
Home of the Yorkshire guitar.
Home of the Yorkshire guitar.
Reposted by Duncan Parsons
Acoustic Encounters
Wed 15th Apr - Crookes Social Club, #Sheffield
Mike Simms
Robbie Thompson
Carl Jessop
An evening of #acoustic music from three fabulous songwriters
Doors 19:00 £10 entry
tix - wegottickets.com/event/679562
#livemusic #folk
See you there!
Wed 15th Apr - Crookes Social Club, #Sheffield
Mike Simms
Robbie Thompson
Carl Jessop
An evening of #acoustic music from three fabulous songwriters
Doors 19:00 £10 entry
tix - wegottickets.com/event/679562
#livemusic #folk
See you there!
Acoustic Encounters - April 2026
Acoustic Encounters - Evenings of hand-woven dreams These evenings are taking place on the third Wednesday of each month between March and July 2026, at Sheffield's historic Crookes Social Club. Each evening will feature three primarily acoustic acts playing a 40/45 minute set each, all for £10 entry. An aim is to highlight local talent, but also welcome acts from further afield. This evening will feature Mike Simms - Eclectic musical input produces an eclectic musical output Robbie Thompson - Gentle songs with echoes of Leonard Cohen Carl Jessop - Fine original Sheffield folk songs For the full programme, and other events put on by RoughDraftAudio, see https://www.roughdraftaudio.com/events To sign up for the RoughDraftAudio mailing list, which includes details of gig programmes, micro-label album releases by Duncan Parsons, Nick Fletcher, and others, plus news about John Hackett Band with whom Duncan and Nick play, see - https://www.roughdraftaudio.com/music/signup.htm
wegottickets.com
April 11, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Acoustic Encounters
Wed 15th Apr - Crookes Social Club, #Sheffield
Mike Simms
Robbie Thompson
Carl Jessop
An evening of #acoustic music from three fabulous songwriters
Doors 19:00 £10 entry
tix - wegottickets.com/event/679562
#livemusic #folk
See you there!
Wed 15th Apr - Crookes Social Club, #Sheffield
Mike Simms
Robbie Thompson
Carl Jessop
An evening of #acoustic music from three fabulous songwriters
Doors 19:00 £10 entry
tix - wegottickets.com/event/679562
#livemusic #folk
See you there!
I confess, I'm a little perplexed by some of the images from
@nasaartemis.bsky.social
I still don't quite understand that bit about an "exhaust port" in the mission objectives.
@nasaartemis.bsky.social
I still don't quite understand that bit about an "exhaust port" in the mission objectives.
April 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
I confess, I'm a little perplexed by some of the images from
@nasaartemis.bsky.social
I still don't quite understand that bit about an "exhaust port" in the mission objectives.
@nasaartemis.bsky.social
I still don't quite understand that bit about an "exhaust port" in the mission objectives.
Reposted by Duncan Parsons
A very important read for everyone in the UK to understand the guidance on COVID has been ‘flawed’ since day 1 and thanks to the determination of CATA here is the full feedback on their amazing success.
🚨🚧🚨🚧🚨🚧🚨🚧🚨🚧🚨🚧🚨
CATA Press Release following publication of Baroness Hallett’s report:
tinyurl.com/CATA-PR-Apr-...
MAJOR WINS for CATA (and true scientists everywhere!)
Complete vindication (see thread below)
BUT
There were some major omissions (see Press Release)
/1 of 23
CATA Press Release following publication of Baroness Hallett’s report:
tinyurl.com/CATA-PR-Apr-...
MAJOR WINS for CATA (and true scientists everywhere!)
Complete vindication (see thread below)
BUT
There were some major omissions (see Press Release)
/1 of 23
April 3, 2026 at 9:55 AM
A very important read for everyone in the UK to understand the guidance on COVID has been ‘flawed’ since day 1 and thanks to the determination of CATA here is the full feedback on their amazing success.
Reposted by Duncan Parsons
A COVID variant that's better at evading immune responses and resisting antibodies induced by current COVID-19 vaccines may be on the rise.
www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
Concerning COVID Variant Shows Up in 29 States
Despite BA.3.2's spread, XFG variants remain the overwhelming threat in 2025-2026 season
www.medpagetoday.com
March 28, 2026 at 1:45 AM
A COVID variant that's better at evading immune responses and resisting antibodies induced by current COVID-19 vaccines may be on the rise.
www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
Reposted by Duncan Parsons
The Human Cost of Failing to Name COVID 'Airborne' via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
The Human Cost of Failing to Name COVID ‘Airborne’ | The Tyee
Safety laws are being sidestepped. One doctor’s nightmare shows how health-care workers pay the price.
thetyee.ca
March 27, 2026 at 4:12 AM
The Human Cost of Failing to Name COVID 'Airborne' via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Reposted by Duncan Parsons
Read the latest from the Covid-Is-Not-Over newsletter:
Don’t get around much anymore, New paradigm in airborne disease, Uncounted Covid deaths, and more
johndupuis.substack.com/p/dont-get-a...
Don’t get around much anymore, New paradigm in airborne disease, Uncounted Covid deaths, and more
johndupuis.substack.com/p/dont-get-a...
Don’t get around much anymore, New paradigm in airborne disease, Uncounted Covid deaths, and more
Bonus Stay focused on defending public health
johndupuis.substack.com
March 27, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Read the latest from the Covid-Is-Not-Over newsletter:
Don’t get around much anymore, New paradigm in airborne disease, Uncounted Covid deaths, and more
johndupuis.substack.com/p/dont-get-a...
Don’t get around much anymore, New paradigm in airborne disease, Uncounted Covid deaths, and more
johndupuis.substack.com/p/dont-get-a...
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Everybody who tried to argume with me about the water and energy consumption of "AI" abd data centers can go jump in a fucking lake.
While they can still find any.
While they can still find any.
Squeezed by data centers' relentless demand for electricity, a Nevada energy company just said it's going to stop supplying energy to Tahoe. The city has a year to figure out how to meet 75% of its energy needs without it.
Lake Tahoe isn’t sure where it’s power will come from after the next ski season
The area’s longtime power supplier, NV Energy, will cut off the region next year. It has said data centers are driving “unprecedented” demand.
calmatters.org
March 23, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Everybody who tried to argume with me about the water and energy consumption of "AI" abd data centers can go jump in a fucking lake.
While they can still find any.
While they can still find any.
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My new research is out
"Overview and Pathophysiology of Long Covid"
I provide an updated overview of key concepts, terminology and epidemiology of LC. I also offer an analysis of key mechanisms of pathology and multi-organ involvement in #LongCovid
www.mdpi.com/2673-8112/6/...
"Overview and Pathophysiology of Long Covid"
I provide an updated overview of key concepts, terminology and epidemiology of LC. I also offer an analysis of key mechanisms of pathology and multi-organ involvement in #LongCovid
www.mdpi.com/2673-8112/6/...
March 22, 2026 at 11:58 PM
My new research is out
"Overview and Pathophysiology of Long Covid"
I provide an updated overview of key concepts, terminology and epidemiology of LC. I also offer an analysis of key mechanisms of pathology and multi-organ involvement in #LongCovid
www.mdpi.com/2673-8112/6/...
"Overview and Pathophysiology of Long Covid"
I provide an updated overview of key concepts, terminology and epidemiology of LC. I also offer an analysis of key mechanisms of pathology and multi-organ involvement in #LongCovid
www.mdpi.com/2673-8112/6/...
My Spring Programme at @thelanternsheff.bsky.social and
Crookes Social Club in Sheffield over the next few months..
youtube.com/watch?v=P4U3...
A fair bit of #acoustic music, some #soul.. all fabulous :-)
#ventilatedvenues
Crookes Social Club in Sheffield over the next few months..
youtube.com/watch?v=P4U3...
A fair bit of #acoustic music, some #soul.. all fabulous :-)
#ventilatedvenues
RoughDraftAudio 2026 Spring Programme in Sheffield
YouTube video by duncanparsons
youtube.com
March 22, 2026 at 6:59 PM
My Spring Programme at @thelanternsheff.bsky.social and
Crookes Social Club in Sheffield over the next few months..
youtube.com/watch?v=P4U3...
A fair bit of #acoustic music, some #soul.. all fabulous :-)
#ventilatedvenues
Crookes Social Club in Sheffield over the next few months..
youtube.com/watch?v=P4U3...
A fair bit of #acoustic music, some #soul.. all fabulous :-)
#ventilatedvenues
It's today!
Acoustic Encounters, a new acoustic/folky evening for the Sheffield calendar, starts tonight with Mark Beltane, Del Scott Miller, and Beyond The Blue at Crookes Social Club
tix from wegottickets.com/event/679561/
(and on the door)
See you there :-)
#Sheffield #livemusic
Acoustic Encounters, a new acoustic/folky evening for the Sheffield calendar, starts tonight with Mark Beltane, Del Scott Miller, and Beyond The Blue at Crookes Social Club
tix from wegottickets.com/event/679561/
(and on the door)
See you there :-)
#Sheffield #livemusic
Acoustic Encounters - March 2026
Acoustic Encounters - Evenings of hand-woven dreams
These evenings are taking place on the third Wednesday of each month between March and July 2026, at Sheffield's historic Crookes Social Club. Each...
wegottickets.com
March 18, 2026 at 9:20 AM
It's today!
Acoustic Encounters, a new acoustic/folky evening for the Sheffield calendar, starts tonight with Mark Beltane, Del Scott Miller, and Beyond The Blue at Crookes Social Club
tix from wegottickets.com/event/679561/
(and on the door)
See you there :-)
#Sheffield #livemusic
Acoustic Encounters, a new acoustic/folky evening for the Sheffield calendar, starts tonight with Mark Beltane, Del Scott Miller, and Beyond The Blue at Crookes Social Club
tix from wegottickets.com/event/679561/
(and on the door)
See you there :-)
#Sheffield #livemusic
Reposted by Duncan Parsons
It should be illegal.
It’s a weapon of soulless mass destruction and it gets targets wrong.
Killing civilians and children without a shred of remorse.
It’s a weapon of soulless mass destruction and it gets targets wrong.
Killing civilians and children without a shred of remorse.
March 12, 2026 at 8:54 PM
It should be illegal.
It’s a weapon of soulless mass destruction and it gets targets wrong.
Killing civilians and children without a shred of remorse.
It’s a weapon of soulless mass destruction and it gets targets wrong.
Killing civilians and children without a shred of remorse.
@aiannucci.bsky.social Total Perspective Vortex - we remember that after Zaphod Beeblebrox came out he commented, "It just told me what I knew all the time: I’m a really great guy! Didn’t I tell ya baby, I am Zaphod Beeblebrox!!"
Is Beeblebrox a hip Trump..?
This casts a shadow over HHGTTG!
Is Beeblebrox a hip Trump..?
This casts a shadow over HHGTTG!
March 12, 2026 at 2:09 PM
@aiannucci.bsky.social Total Perspective Vortex - we remember that after Zaphod Beeblebrox came out he commented, "It just told me what I knew all the time: I’m a really great guy! Didn’t I tell ya baby, I am Zaphod Beeblebrox!!"
Is Beeblebrox a hip Trump..?
This casts a shadow over HHGTTG!
Is Beeblebrox a hip Trump..?
This casts a shadow over HHGTTG!
Acoustic Encounters starts next week - Wed 18th March, at Sheffield's Crookes Social Club
3 acoustic acts each playing a 40/45min set, all for £10 entry
This month - Mark Beltane, Del Scott Miller, and Beyond The Blue
Tix from here - wegottickets.com/event/679561/
See you there!
#Sheffield
3 acoustic acts each playing a 40/45min set, all for £10 entry
This month - Mark Beltane, Del Scott Miller, and Beyond The Blue
Tix from here - wegottickets.com/event/679561/
See you there!
#Sheffield
Acoustic Encounters - March 2026
Acoustic Encounters - Evenings of hand-woven dreams
These evenings are taking place on the third Wednesday of each month between March and July 2026, at Sheffield's historic Crookes Social Club. Each...
wegottickets.com
March 11, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Acoustic Encounters starts next week - Wed 18th March, at Sheffield's Crookes Social Club
3 acoustic acts each playing a 40/45min set, all for £10 entry
This month - Mark Beltane, Del Scott Miller, and Beyond The Blue
Tix from here - wegottickets.com/event/679561/
See you there!
#Sheffield
3 acoustic acts each playing a 40/45min set, all for £10 entry
This month - Mark Beltane, Del Scott Miller, and Beyond The Blue
Tix from here - wegottickets.com/event/679561/
See you there!
#Sheffield