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Todd Barry

@toddbarry.bsky.social

Out now! My new special 𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳. Watch for free on the All Things Comedy YouTube (bit.ly/ToddBarryDom...) Directed by @lancebangs!

August 28, 2023 at 2:59 PM

Todd Barry

@toddbarry.bsky.social

My new special 𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳 debuts August 28 on the All Things Comedy YouTube channel! 10am ET. Directed by @lancebangs! Audio drops October 13.

August 21, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Revolutions Per Movie

@revpermovie.bsky.social

PDX: I will be moderating the Q&A at the premiere screening of @pavementband new doc PAVEMENTS with filmmakers lancebangs , Robert Greene & producer arrowkruse live at @cinema21-portland.bsky.social on May 22nd. Get in: www.cinema21.com/movie/paveme...

May 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Revolutions Per Movie

@revpermovie.bsky.social

Thanks to everyone who came out to see the Portland Or premiere of @pavementband doc PAVEMENTS!!! Loved getting to chat to @lancebangs @rebeccaclaycole @arrowkruse & @robertgreene about the making of the film and in Rebecca’s case being in it! I’d call it the unofficial episode 7 of Pavement Week!!

May 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM

Revolutions Per Movie

@revpermovie.bsky.social

Catch up on episode 1 of @pavementband week with filmmaker @lancebangs …out now on @revpermovie.bsky.social (the only music film podcast by a former member of @guidedbyvoicesofficial and video store owner @clintonstreetvideo ).

April 29, 2025 at 11:06 PM

Robin Bannks

@robinbannks.com

The Colour And The Shape robinbannks.com/2026/05/20/t... #foofighters #thecolourandtheshape #90srock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #altrock #alternativerock #postgrunge #hardrock #davegrohl #patsmear #natemendel #taylorhawkins #lancebangs #lousispost #williamgoldsmith

The Colour And The Shape

Foo Fighters are officially a band … they release their second on May 20, 1997. The singles “Monkey Wrench”, “Everlong”, and “My Hero” peaked in the top 10…

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May 20, 2026 at 7:47 PM

br.D.

@betonnie.bsky.social

als je op insta zit: check dit schitterende liedje gezongen door bonnie prince billy <3 www.instagram.com/reel/C-q6ZL7...

Tyler Beus on Instagram: "Bonnie “Prince” Billy @pickathon @wignifier may be an ethereal being I almost tripped over @lancebangs tripod right after this. Lance, was that your h4n?"

104 likes, 6 comments - tylergeorgeb on August 14, 2024: "Bonnie “Prince” Billy @pickathon @wignifier may be an ethereal being I almost tripped over @lancebangs tripod right after this. Lance, was...

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August 18, 2024 at 7:58 AM

Mike Spry

@mikespry.bsky.social

I was never a big Michael Hurley fan, but nearly every musician I love (David Berman, Jason Molina, Will Oldham, Bill Callahan) listed him as an influence, or others made the comparison. RIP Michael.

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Lance Bangs on Instagram: "Will Oldham and Michael Hurley after soundcheck at @aladdintheater @wignifier processed by @memphis.film.lab"

478 likes, 14 comments - lancebangs on May 26, 2023: "Will Oldham and Michael Hurley after soundcheck at @aladdintheater @wignifier processed by @memphis.film.lab".

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April 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM

Revolutions Per Movie

@revpermovie.bsky.social

This week, TODD BRASHEAR joins me to discuss his experiences being in the band @slintmusic , @lancebangs Slint documentary ‘Breadcrumb Trail’, and our shared history of being video store owners (@wildandwoollyvideo & @clintonstreetvideo ) !!!
New @revpermovie.bsky.social out now on any podcast app

July 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM

Mrs. E.V. Debs

@comradeluanne.bsky.social

@georgialux.bsky.social they stole your bit www.instagram.com/reel/C8G5B3B...

Natalie Palamides on Instagram: "Glad they were able to clear that up with a healthy discussion. Happy Pride month! 🦄❤️🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️❤️🦄🦄🦄🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈🌈🌈 @zach_zucker @pmabon DP: @lancebangs...

1,139 likes, 17 comments - nataliepalamides on June 12, 2024: "Glad they were able to clear that up with a healthy discussion. Happy Pride month! 🦄❤️🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️❤️🦄🦄🦄🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈🌈🌈...".

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June 12, 2024 at 2:17 PM

DGK 🦖

@dontgetkettled.bsky.social

Direct Action at the Zoo partial live tweet thread:

Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy • 2h
Lol someone suggested we cover Brent Taylor in bird feed and.... you can guess the rest.

Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy • 2h
Correction 1-600 bloc

(Quote tweet from Lee "Fuck Andy Ngo" Smith)
Can confirm I'm now on the ground at the #OregonZoo where about 1-600 protesters currently have the gates to the zoo open and are working to release the tigers as we speak.

Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy • 2h
The liberation of animals is in our hands.
The time to act is now. Let's vote

(Quote tweet from Fight Like An Animal Podcast)
Replying to @R3volutionDaddy
I propose we have an extremely contentious meeting about which animals face the worst oppression in confinement and whose voices should thus be prioritized in the struggle for...

Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy • 2h
No face no case. Bloc. Up.

(Quote tween from Scott @Scootman1911):
CAMERAS GET SMASHED TONIGHT
NO FOOTAGE TOMORROW FOR REAL TIME

Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy • 2h
I will bring this tactic up to the group during the discussion. Thank you for the input

(Quote tweet from Belle of Badger Bloc):
Replying to @R3volutionDaddy
If we free the elephants first, and they are agreeable, they can force open the primate exhibit doors.
Then we give the monkeys a quick lesson on lock picking.

Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy • 2h
Confirmed Macaws liberated! (The march hasn't even left yet

(Quote tweet from moto jJ@moto_JJ):
Replying to @R3volutionDaddy
I can confirm I have Liberated both
Red Macaws

Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy • 2h Mutual aid request. Please help our comrades out

(Quote tweet from carbon-based deathform):
does anyone have any extra orangutan-sized balaclavas?
#pdxprotests

Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy • 2h
It appears San Francisco is holding an event in solidarity with portland to liberate their animals too

(Quote tweet from Lance Bangs &
@lancebangs):
Replying to @R3volutionDaddy youtu.be/hLLOpBAwfCc

Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy • 2h
"Free the gators! Fuck outside agitators!"

Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy • 2h
Annnd we have our first bit of infighting for the night. While discussing chickens and the safest most efficient way to play Minecraft with them someone suggested using flying to our advantage. Two bloc with umbrellas are now arguing about

Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy • 1h
Ok. So things heated up for a second after the flying denier deployed his umbrella, but a third bloc came in to deescalate and suggested that chickens "soar" instead and it was a good middle ground. Back on track now

Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy • 1h
Omg

(Quote tweet from T. Thorn Coyle V
@ThornCo...):
Replying to @R3volutionDaddy
Next mutual aid project:

Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy •1h disclaimer: for any REAL news tonight
follow literally anyone else

Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy •1h
BREAKING! This news comes in just as we finish discussing which animals we are training to do crimes first
catbloc

(Quote tweet from backoffhipster):
Replying to @R3volutionDaddy
The macaques have been radicalized and have donned black bloc.

December 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM

Local Artist John Sheffield

@thatdarnsatan.bsky.social

Wait -- I like all three of these things! www.instagram.com/reels/DTTVsO...

The Return of Jackie and Judy on Instagram: "Introducing the Return of Jackie & Judy ... more to come in 2026 📹 @human.clock @lancebangs Sam Smith @lazydrumroll 🎤 @david.streit.recording ✂️🎞️ @huma...

8,108 likes, 129 comments - thereturnofjackieandjudy on January 9, 2026: "Introducing the Return of Jackie & Judy ... more to come in 2026 📹 @human.clock @lancebangs Sam Smith @lazydrumroll 🎤 @david...

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January 15, 2026 at 9:04 PM

Églomisé

@watchingthewheels.bsky.social

It's happening again. www.youtube.com/watch?v=04v-... #BeHereNow #GeorgeHarrison #OnThisDay #RIP #Fredarmisten #Vanessabayer #Dhaniharrison #Lancebangs #Davidzonshine #JeffLynne #Ringostarr #MarkHamill #Joewalsh #OliviaHarrison #Jonhamm #etc

George Harrison - My Sweet Lord

YouTube video by GeorgeHarrisonVEVO

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November 30, 2024 at 5:09 AM

Jay McAnany

@thebeatlemetal.bsky.social

#NowPlaying #NewMusicTuesday "Born To Kill" - #SocialDistortion

Social Distortion - "Born To Kill"

"Born To Kill" by @socialdistortion from the upcoming album 'Born To Kill', out on May 8, 2026 Pre-order, stream & download at https://socialdistortion.ffm.to/borntokill Produced & Directed by Lance Bangs @lancebangs Producer Brianna Sedor @briannasedor Editing and Visual Effects by Mark Spencer

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March 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Scott Tobias

@scotttobias.bsky.social

20 years ago, @lancebangs turned me on to Slint's "Spiderland," his favorite album. Tonight, I see his doc about them @musicboxtheatre.

December 1, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Scott Tobias

@scotttobias.bsky.social

@lancebangs Don't provoke Gene Simmons. He'll call you at your house. Or sign the top of your Toyota in permanent ink.

December 1, 2024 at 3:40 PM

Scott Tobias

@scotttobias.bsky.social

A @lancebangs doc series about all the major label cash tossed at weird indie bands in the '90s? Can't imagine anyone who knows this terrain better than he does. Bring it on!

November 18, 2024 at 2:01 AM

Revolutions Per Movie

@revpermovie.bsky.social

This week, we will be celebrating PAVEMENT Week on @revpermovie.bsky.social with episodes that are Pavement to the max!!!

For episode no 1, we start off with w/ director/producer lancebangs (Slint: Breadcrumb Trail, Jackass, Pavement: Slow Century, Pavements) shows.acast.com/64de4e5db283...