Shish

Noisemaker

[Shish @thataxeman]

Ye artists lovelorn, make your best bow, and bid adieu;
She is a gypsy, and if she likes, she'll follow you

[No Context Brits @NoContextBrits]

Breaking: America have discovered the steak bake.

[LimeWire @limewire]

just a reminder the music industry tried to sue us for $72 trillion back in the day. like lol does that number even exist?

still not paying

[Crispin Hunt @crispinhunt]

From @MusicAlly : New Scandinavian report found a hardening of attitudes on whether AI-generated music should be clearly labelled on DSPs and radio: 77% now say it should be, up from 58% in 2024.

77% also think composers and songwriters should be able to decide whether their music is used as training data for AI services; 74% believe that those musicians should be paid if their music or voice is used; and 74% would like to be able to filter AI-generated music out of their recommendations and playlists.

“Nordic consumers are telling us clearly that they want to know when music is AI-generated, and they want a choice about whether it appears in their listening experience,” said TONO CEO Karl Vestli.

“The consistency of public opinion is striking. Across the Nordic countries, people expect creators to be paid when their music is used, and a recent UK study points to similar attitudes among the British public,” noted Koda CEO Gorm Arildsen.

@DCMS @PRSforMusic @lisanandy @UKLabour @andyburnham

[Sama Hoole @SamaHoole]

A wool jumper, made in 1985, washed in cold water once a month, worn through three decades of British winters, would currently be sitting in someone's wardrobe doing fine.

A polyester fleece, made in 2026, machine-washed weekly, will start to lose its structural integrity within three to five years, shed an estimated 700,000 microfibres per wash into the water system, and end its life in landfill where it will persist for approximately 200 years.

The wool jumper:

- Came from a sheep
- Required grass and rain
- Will biodegrade entirely within three years of being buried
- Will keep you warm when wet
- Will not melt if exposed to a flame
- Will probably outlive you
- Cost £80 in 1985, which is £230 today, and represents the entire jumper budget for the next forty years

The polyester fleece:

- Came from an oil refinery in Texas
- Required hexane extraction, polymerisation and dyeing in three different factories on three different continents
- Will not biodegrade in any human timeframe
- Will get cold and clammy when wet
- Will melt against your skin if exposed to a flame
- Will be in landfill within five years
- Cost £40 in 2026, which means you'll buy ten of them across the next forty years for a total of £400, and the planet will still be eating the residue in the year 2226

But yes. The sheep is the problem.

The sheep, standing in a field in mid-Wales, growing a renewable fibre from grass and rain.

The sheep is the problem.

[SAG-AFTRA @sagaftra]

SAG-AFTRA Statement on Seedance 2.0.

[Evan @StockMKTNewz]

Apple $AAPL is reportedly less than a month away from releasing a new AI update powered by Google's Gemini $GOOGL for Siri Apple's assistant - Bloomberg

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

The world has bid farewell to a remarkable creature whose life bridged three centuries.

The San Diego Zoo recently mourned the passing of Gramma, a Galápagos tortoise estimated to be 141 years old—a gentle giant who outlived two world wars, more than 20 U.S. presidents, and two global pandemics.

Born around 1884 in the Galápagos Islands, Gramma arrived at the zoo between 1928 and 1931 as part of an early conservation initiative. Affectionately dubbed the "Queen of the Zoo" by her caregivers for her sweet, shy demeanor, she captivated generations of visitors, evolving from a figure in vintage black-and-white photos to a modern social media icon.

In November 2025, zoo staff made the compassionate choice to humanely euthanize her due to progressive age-related bone degeneration. As an enduring symbol of her endangered species, Gramma inspired millions to support reptile conservation efforts worldwide.

To celebrate her legacy, the zoo suggests honoring her with one of her favorite meals: a fresh salad featuring romaine lettuce and cactus fruit.

Though Gramma is no longer with us, her extraordinary longevity and quiet presence continue to underscore the San Diego Zoo's vital role in protecting Galápagos tortoises.

[Dharmesh Ba @dharmeshba]

https://t.co/Z0l6z7d3yG

[Mashable @mashable]

F1 racer takes life-size Lego car for a spin.

[Vivian @suchnerve]

“It’s negative 40 degrees.”

“Fahrenheit or Celsius?”

“…I have amazing news.”

[Rolling Stone @RollingStone]

Mick Fleetwood on Steve Cropper:

"The world lost a trailblazing musician!!! ...An incredible human being that I was blessed to have known and shared the stage with many times!!"
https://t.co/P7zhrHW8wh

[Shish @thataxeman]

This was fun!

[Welsh Government International 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @walesintheworld]

Last week we brought together leaders from government, education, and the Indian community in Wales to celebrate the relationship between our countries.

From healthcare to educational exchange, the evening showcased our shared values and cultural understanding.

#WalesinIndia

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

Westbound traffic across the Atlantic Ocean is currently in full swing. Learn more about the intricate North Atlantic Track system, and what it’s like to fly it, from a pilot’s perspective. https://t.co/JWzBLt0jHn

[Shish @thataxeman]

Fortune enough to have been invited!

[Welsh Government International 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @walesintheworld]

Our Diwali event gave us the chance to celebrate the trade, cultural, educational and health ties between Wales and India 🇮🇳🏴

With performances and community voices the event highlighted the legacy of #WalesInIndia and the partnerships shaping our shared future.

@walesinindia

[daniel brottman 🪷 @danielbrottman]

"sweet jesus" implies the existence of sour jesus, salty jesus, and umami jesus

[Nation.Cymru @NationCymru]

A large fossil discovery has helped shed light on the history of dinosaurs in Wales
https://t.co/Mskdj7Tb4a

[Mr Bewlay @BewlayMr]

Tonight Tonight Tonight!

Really looking forward to descending on @elysiumgallery again tonight!

Music starts at 7pm
So pleased head down early to watch all the acts.

Love love love
❤️❤️

[Shish @thataxeman]

Here we goooo

[Shish @thataxeman]

If you've seen @NoelGallagher and @liamgallagher tweets recently, who else is predicting that an Oasis reunion is on the way

[Mr Bewlay @BewlayMr]

I'm Sorry.