Jakub Knera

writing about music & culture ○ @thequietus ○ @polityka_pl ○ @dwutygodnik ○ RCKL ● digging into history of Gdańsk ○ Fundacja Palma ○ @ilangfuhr

[Jakub Knera @kknera]

In @theQuietus I review the year in Central and Eastern European music, pick 10 records, 5 reissues and highlight the importance of Raphael Rogiński and the late Vojtěch Havel

@mappa_editions @unsound @mondoj_ @stroomtv @Glitterbeat_Rec @InstantClassicL

https://t.co/clbxekvSFe

[Jakub Knera @kknera]

@theneedledrop Never Enough?

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In the latest episode of INNER EAR in - a column about Central and Eastern European scenes in @theQuietus - I’m looking and listening to what’s new in Estonia 🇪🇪

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Cały tekst 👉 https://t.co/bRF8woGUxz

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W @Polityka_pl piszę o wystawie „Nasi chłopcy. Mieszkańcy Pomorza Gdańskiego w armii III Rzeszy” w @muzeumgdansk

Tytuł nie ma na celu gloryfikacji nazistowskich Niemiec. Przeciwnie, odzwierciedla ono narodową tragedię osób przymusowo wcielonych do Wehrmachtu.

Link w komentarzu

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[Grzegorz Kwiatkowski @Grzegor54109874]

It is with great joy that I announce I have been awarded this year's Splendor Gedanensis prize!

[KNEECAP @KNEECAPCEOL]

An email in to us:

"As a South African, I can tell you that the artists who initially came out against the Apartheid regime did not have an easy life.  They were blacklisted; some were exiled; and the media and political classes—and even some organisations that purported to be artist-centered—turned against them in every way. 

But they are heroes to us, to this day; and the youth always responded to their message, because the youth have a strong spirit and sense of justice. 

Never be afraid to speak the truth. Your fear of "consequences" is the only hold that the establishment has over you, and when that is gone… only the truth, as you see it, remains. 

This fact is known to all those who resist oppression, no matter what form it takes."

[Sky News @SkyNews]

More than 40 music acts including Paul Weller and Annie Mac sign open letter in support of Kneecap

https://t.co/P575taVeph

[KNEECAP @KNEECAPCEOL]

KNEECAP STATEMENT:

Since our statements at Coachella — exposing the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people — we have faced a coordinated smear campaign.

For over a year, we have used our shows to call out the British and Irish governments' complicity in war crimes.

The recent attacks against us, largely emanating from the US, are based on deliberate distortions and falsehoods. We are taking action against several of these malicious efforts.

Let us be absolutely clear.

The reason Kneecap is being targeted is simple — we are telling the truth, and our audience is growing.

Those attacking us want to silence criticism of a mass slaughter. They weaponize false accusations of antisemitism to distract, confuse, and provide cover for genocide.

We do not give a f*ck what religion anyone practices. We know there are massive numbers of Jewish people outraged by this genocide just as we are. What we care about is that governments of the countries we perform in are enabling some of the most horrific crimes of our lifetimes — and we will not stay silent.

No media spin will change this.

Our only concern is the Palestinian people — the 20,000 murdered children and counting.

The young people at our gigs see through the lies.

They stand on the side of humanity and justice.

And that gives us great hope.

Kneecap ❤️

[Jakub Knera @kknera]

In the latest episode of INNER EAR in @theQuietus I write about Serbian music scene.

I focus on the current political and cultural situation, speak with Tijana Stanković, Svetlana Spajić, Manja Ristić and the founders of Polje Festival + recommend key releases 🇷🇸

[Jakub Knera @kknera]

Minimalist post-jazz improvisations, medieval-electronic chants, dystopian loops, and drone masses.

Every Saturday, I recommend 4 most interesting music releases. From now on, in an extended version.

@intlanthem @IdeologicOrgan @sawilkes2

https://t.co/KKNKomx75Y

[Jakub Knera @kknera]

In @thequietus I write about the extraordinary body of work of the exceptional person that was Susan Alcorn

Thanks to #MaryHalvorson #NateWooley and @kenvandermark for sharing your thoughts

[Cafe OTO @Cafeoto]

Huge congratulations to our friend Daniel Blumberg and all the amazing musicians he worked with for winning an Oscar for best original score! Daniel has been a big part of the OTO community for many years and we were really pleased to have some of the score recorded here, featuring so many musicians we care deeply about.

[Timothy Snyder @TimothyDSnyder]

Trump and Vance act as if the problem is that Ukraine is resisting an ongoing Russian invasion. The problem is the ongoing Russian invasion. If they want to use American power to stop the war, apply it to the aggressor. Abusing the victim is not going to end a war of aggression.

[LANKUM @LankumDublin]

“So many parents in Ireland are living in hell, trying to keep it together for their kids with no help. Any change now will be too late for my child. But I don’t want any parents to go through what we are.”
Radie being a boss in the Irish Times..
❤️
https://t.co/QGPgw4c72R

[Trupa Trupa @trupatrupaband]

Wooah! @IggyPop just premiered our single Mourners on his @BBC6Music show. He also gave a shoutout to our U.S. tour. It’s surreal to experience this again. Hearing his deep voice say "Gdańsk" is something truly special. And calling us a "great Polish band"? Unreal.

[United Musicians and Allied Workers @UMAW_]

Chappell Roan is completely correct! Musicians are workers, and we deserve fair payment & dignity in our workplace. UMAW introduced the Living Wage for Musicians Act with Rep. Rashida Tlaib to build a fairer music industry and increase wages for musicians. https://t.co/qVssnV75Mh

[Jakub Knera @kknera]

@TheAcademy THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Navied Mahdavian and @ellisrosen. #NewYorkerCartoons https://t.co/Hw99UIwj7j

[Ex-EasterIslandHead @ExEIH]

NEW RELEASE:

"Ex-Easter Island Head: Live at Acid Horse 2024"

Full festival set available as an exclusive download to subscribers of the @theQuietus

Listen and read an exclusive interview with @PaddyClarke here:
https://t.co/LDsjJFo83F