Feb
08
How Many Elvis Costello Album Openers Do I Hate?
I know he can make me yell "what's wrong with you?!" at the stereo. But how often does he?
6 min read
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Feb
06
Capitalism's Favorite Boychild: The Mekons '85-'89
Keep on hoppin' in the free platforms with the bestish rock band of the late '80s
3 min read
Feb
02
Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees 2022: My Picks!
It’s a Rock & Roll Hall Of FAME, not a Hall Of Nerdy Obscurities Little Steven Respects.
3 min read
Jan
29
Silly List Slogs: Top 5 Albums
A bunch of tiny lists from which a hundred thinkpieces may bloom.
3 min read
Jan
26
On “High-Functioning” Anxiety
Because sometimes instead of having a public meltdown, you get a graduate degree.
3 min read
Jan
06
My 10 Favorite Albums Of 2021
My 10 favorite albums released (and enjoyed) in 2021, to be precise.
8 min read
Dec
14
How I Like Low: The Videos
Appreciating a rare veteran indie band unafraid to lip sync.
2 min read
Nov
10
AC/DC: 21st Century Masters
A clearance CD’s worth of AC/DC in the streaming era.
5 min read
Oct
20
Libra Season, For No Good Reason
Acknowledging a month of bleh.
4 min read
Sep
21
How I Like Low: The Playlist
Not a greatest hits mix, but an introduction to indie rock's realest 'rents that prioritizes listenability, and hopefully sparking curiosity, over thoroughness.
4 min read