One dominant theme of my interviews with energy workers is how craft skilled workers and professional engineers critique the dominance of finance since the 1990s. The spectre of 'the accountants' or 'uni boys' who run industry without requisite skill or knowledge looms large.
New open access article out on the methods of Microhistory via Foucault and Roll Royce, with colleagues from both Newcastle and Glasgow Universities: Alan McKinlay, @ewangibbs, Jim Phillips, Des McNulty & Stephen Procter.
https://t.co/ZwTTUptHMl
The new album RESPIRE is out today.
Big thanks for all the support over the last few years and to everyone involved in the realisation of this release.
I’m hugely proud of it. See you on the road! Xx
It’s been a long time coming, so I’m thrilled to announce the release of the 5th Dextro album, ‘Respire’, out 12/09/2024. Pre-order LINK IN BIO.
Watch the video for ‘Inseparable’, the first track from the album, created by the talented film maker Sean McKenna [see bio]
Looking forward to joining this great panel at @visitnca on the 18th of May, 2-5pm, and chat about some of my research on hope labour in the arts. The session is part of the ‘No Last Dance’ exhibition (now open), curated by Helen Baker and Sue Spark.
Out today! The reissue of ‘Musik von Harmonia’, a classic made by these wonderful musicians.
My rework of Watussi is on the second vinyl of reworks & available on steaming services.
Great reworks from @mrjamesholden, @plasmatron, @_MichaelRother_ himself and others too!
The announced closure of Grangemouth oil refinery is a litmus test of a just transition for fossil fuel workers. This @ScottishTUC podcast on Grangemouth’s future features refinery convener Chris Hamilton along with @MiriamBrett, @Ryan0Morrison and myself. https://t.co/8DYdgxZXWF
On this day 50 years ago, Bob Fulton refused to repair the Chilean Air Force engine at his work desk in protest against General Pinochet's military coup six months earlier.
The engine powered Hawker Hunter jets, which had been used on the day of the coup to bomb Santiago.
Live show! Looking forward to supporting the excellent @gnoomesofficial (@RocketRecording) at the Cumberland Arms, Newcastle, on Sunday 31st March. Thanks to @WanderingOakUK for curating this 🙏🏼.
Come join us - tix at the link in bio.
Honoured to be part of this release!: the 50th anniversary reissue of Harmonia’s ‘Musik von Harmonia’. One of my all time favourite releases and one that has had a huge influence on me musically. 🧵
The ongoing crisis in #Gaza and #Israel, has caused devastating harm to civilians.
Demand an immediate #ceasefire by all parties to help put an end to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in the occupied Gaza Strip now ➡️ https://t.co/lvtEDgdAfB