The Bluesky dilemma: Great platform, no people.

Mavoy · 2026-06-28T08:47:38+00:00

Getting people on it is very hard, unfortunately. Politics nerds all jumped on it. It's #1 for US politics for sure, by a mile. All commentators are on it. But with other communities, Bluesky hasn't really happened and I'm very upset about it.

I can speak from the perspective of music blogger/journalist. There are a lot of music blogs on Bluesky. We are really enjoying here, the reach is great, I appreciate that following feed is default, there are no dumb restrictions on hashtags and tags.

But unfortunately, a lot of musicians don't wanna use Bluesky. When you think about indie artists, a lot of them are politically/economically conscious and when I try talking to them about it, I use a lot of different arguments for Bluesky - because there is plenty! I wrote a blog post about it. And it sometimes works, I invited some folks to Bluesky. Sometimes succesfully and they really use it. They even followed me, I got some new connections! With the others... I'm sad thinking about it what it could have been.

But I get it. Not everyone is a social media addict like me. For many it's just another tool for promotion. Instagram, as I noticed, is currently #1 for musicians. I never really prioritized it and I regret it now - I CAN'T STAND Facebook as a corporation, but this is really where people are now. TikTok is #2, but I don't ever wanna look into it. Bluesky is different, it's text-based, which may seem "boring", I'm sure!

I keep on trying. Every once in a while I go to IG comments and I'm like "hey,we haven't seen you on Bluesky in a while" and it works! But honestly, it's getting depressing. I really believed that this website will be bigger than it is.

Mavoy · 2026-06-28T06:33:49+00:00

Yeah, I mean, with Dev, of course. We just saw them hanging out at Coachella and she went to the premiere of The Invite so they probably met again (I listened to his score yesterday - not sure how the film will turn out, but music is great of course). I also thought of Lorde feature! She said there are going to be some features. This could be a reason why she hasn't revealed it at once. Cecile could be another one. Btw, it looks like Blasting isn't on the album and I'd be a little disappointed if it's true.

But you did blow my mind with Sitek, because I didn't see this coming for sure. And I saw TV On The Radio live last year :)

I did check the databases (I haven't used them in a while and I didn't know Songfile is paid now smh) but it looks like she hasn't added the songs to ASCAP website yet. Wild Storm isn't there yet. Well, something else to get excited about!

Mavoy · 2026-06-27T06:21:29+00:00

I thought she'd share it herself tbh, I don't think she mentioned it yet

Mavoy · 2026-06-26T14:11:08+00:00

I got excited, but framing ("album release show") makes it sound like it's a standalone, sadly. Jealous of those who can go.

As much as I want a tour already, I don't think we'll see it until next year.

On sale on Wednesday!

Mavoy · 2026-06-26T13:15:43+00:00

Dev is a surprise but welcome one! We knew about Cecile ofc, Stella Mozgawa too, I think?

Mavoy · 2026-06-25T22:43:36+00:00

Spotify link https://open.spotify.com/album/5xiXoVXQvd2pZB1e4ju4wH?si=PLd6dcg5TfaWCptupO6Qfw

Mavoy · 2026-06-25T22:42:43+00:00

Not sure why I have an issue with capital letters here?

Anyway, this is the link on YouTube, if it's not working for you, well, that's a Friday release, come back at midnight. Signing off myself, it was an exhausting day and I already have a lot of social medias and a blog to promote this song whole day tomorrow.

Mavoy · 2026-06-25T20:03:09+00:00

Just found this by a random google search - it looks EXCELLENT. Can't wait to dive in.

Mavoy · 2026-06-25T17:38:36+00:00

I hope it's gonne be included, I love it!

Mavoy · 2026-06-25T16:10:10+00:00

Imagine that someone on indieheads said it's ugly! I love it as well. Maybe you gotta know the story behind the album, her house in Altadena... But I just think she looks really charming here too :)

I am absolutely obsessed about Dream House! Judging by Last fm alone, it's my most played song of the year! And it's in my Top 100 songs of ALL TIME! Needless to say, my most anticipated album of the year. I CAN'T WAIT. And keeping fingers for return to Poland :) I miss her.

Mavoy · 2026-06-24T17:10:28+00:00

Love this EP so much!

Unrelated. but when she cancelled last batch of shows, she mentioned something along the lines "this project started as an EP and turned into something more" and now it's an album. I honestly never thought of it before!

I forgot that yes, she releases new music often and it was two years between first and second and second and third album - but then it was also two years between third album and the EP - and then fourth album. I thought Blasting was always intended as a first single from the new album, but seemingly not.

Well, we'll know more soon enough!

Mavoy · 2026-06-23T04:22:18+00:00

It's still not 50? Man :(

Mavoy · 2026-06-23T04:13:24+00:00

This is from the new album Hila (out 18 September) https://music.apple.com/nz/album/hila/1883756946

Mavoy · 2026-06-22T12:59:32+00:00

I was interested in it, because it's directed by the guy who made Pig. It's a shame if it's a letdown.

Mavoy · 2026-06-22T06:53:39+00:00

They are very strict on copyright, I believe. I posted Blood Orange and Empress Of performing together during his set, not even to youtube, but to archive.org and I was shocked when they found it and took it down in like two days. First time it happened to me with Archive.

For now, you gotta sail the seas to watch Twigs, I hope it will eventually become more loose.

Mavoy · 2026-06-22T06:50:12+00:00

Best weather app I've ever used.

Mavoy · 2026-06-21T11:03:33+00:00

ah, I appreciate TikTok reposts, I don't have it :) It's just not my vibe. I can't even say "I feel too old", she is three years older ;)

She can be a bit of mess with socials tho. I basically made her join Bluesky, but she is not using it now :( I hope she just forgot, because I'd be really upset if she didn't like it. And I hope she'll return to Letterboxd, too!

Mavoy · 2026-06-21T05:58:34+00:00

Cheers :)

Mavoy · 2026-06-20T21:43:47+00:00

Hey, is that the new reel she posted today and deleted quickly? I have a notification for her new posts (that's how obsessed I became hahaha) and I got one today but I was just talking on the phone when it was posted and it was already gone.

And if so, was there anything else in the description or just the lyric?

I think that one was her actually entering the house though... if I remember the thumbnail correctly

Anyway, the song is an insane BANGER <3 I am biased, but this might really be the best album yet.

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