Listening Post
I have no idea what the best songs and albums of 2018 are, but I know what I like. Every year I make a CD-length compilation of songs I like … Continue reading
Chuck Berry is Gone and All I Have is This List (pt. 2)
Coolerator -“You Never Can Tell”* Motorvatin’- “Maybelline” Botheration – “Too Much Monkey Business” *The internet is telling me that this isn’t a neologism, it was an actual brand of refrigerator. … Continue reading
Chuck Berry is Gone and All I Have Is This List (pt.1)
Best/Favorites, no particular order. Just trying to get my mind around the essentials: Maybelline 30 Days Brown-Eyed Handsome Man Promised Land Come On Almost Grown No Particular Place To go … Continue reading
The Coathangers Make It Right
Hey! Just like every year, I’m here to say that I’m gonna pick this blog up and make it work! Hey! I mean it this time! Hey! I don’t have … Continue reading
Quicknotes on Kanye, the Grammy’s and Innovative Black Pop Music as the Historical/Metaphorical Tiger
I kind of stopped paying close attention to Kanye West musically about 3 albums back, and have mixed feelings about some of his stunts, ideas, statements, and general public presentation … Continue reading
Preview: Jasmin Kaset and Birdcloud
I’m trying to make good on a commitment to bring this blog back to life through the revolutionary practice of blogging more often. That’s going to mean doing things more … Continue reading
No Radio Free Lunch! 