I went another two months without writing a media diet! These posts are way too important to ignore for that long, so let’s get into the crap I took in.

But before that, look at this 👇 …

Butthole Sun by Fartgarden. Is that anything? 🎵

As we all know, The Breeders kick ass. 🎵

First time really listening to the lyrics to Jack & Diane.

Suckin’ on a chili dog outside the Tastee Freez.
Diane’s sittin’ on Jackie’s lap, he’s got his hands between her knees.
Jackie say, “Hey Diane, lets run off behind a shady tree.
Dribble off those Bobby Brooks slacks and do what I please”

I don’t know what’s more gross about this sex proposition, the one sided …do what I please or getting handsy while sucking a chili dog. 🎵 🌭

Back in the 80s, Tipper Gore and other cultural conservatives went on a crusade against sex and violence in popular music. They put together a list of fifteen representative songs to use as a …

My friend Lindsey shared this piece on the inspired and terrible Ginger Baker. It focuses on his time after Cream in Nigeria, and his lasting impact there. The album he did with Fela Kuti is incredible.

My roommate Ivy’s band just put out an album, and it sounds really good.

It’s been a while since my last media diet post—three months, I was horrified to learn. There’s a lot to get through, so I’m taking a whirlwind tour on this one. There’s no …

I was randomly thinking about 3 Doors Down today, specifically this line from Kryptonite.

If I go crazy will you still call me Superman.

That means the singer’s SO calls them Superman as a pet name.

There’s no way that isn’t sarcastic.

“Hey babe, do you have any Tylenol?”
“Sure thing, Superman.”

TIL that the Friday the 13th Part 3 theme is a bop.

Has there ever been a bigger drop in quality in album art than between the first two Danzig albums?

The first record? One of the most iconic images in hard rock.

The second record? Prank.

My January has been monopolized by moving into an apartment and traveling to California for work and to see friends and family. In between all that, here’s what I was watching, reading, and …

Some mornings, you just want to listen to Jive Talkin’ 🎵

As December rolls in, I’ve been spending some time reflecting. There’s a lot on my mind, but for now, here’s the media I’ve been experiencing over November.

Movies

Killers of …

Here’s my contribution to the “what apps am I using?” posts.

• 📨 Mail Client: Apple Mail
• 📮 Mail Server: Fastmail
• 📝 Notes: Orgmode
• ✅ To-Do: Orgmode
• 📷 iPhone Photo Shooting: Apple Camera
• 🌅 Photo Management: Apple Photos and Dropbox
• 📆 Calendar: Apple Calendar
• 📁 Cloud File Storage: iCloud
• 📖 RSS: NetNewsWire and Newsblur
• 🙍🏻‍♂️ Contacts: Apple Contacts
• 🌐 Browser: Firefox (sometimes Safari)
• 💬 Chat: Messages, Signal, Whatsapp and Slack
• 🔖 Bookmarks: Micro.blog and Pinboard
• 📑 Read It Later: Micro.blog
• 📜 Word Processing: Pages and Google Docs
• 📈 Spreadsheets: Numbers and Google Sheets
• 📊 Presentations: Keynote
• 🛒 Shopping Lists: none
• 🍴 Meal Planning: none
• 💰 Budgeting and Personal Finance: Numbers
• 📰 News: RSS
• 🎵 Music: Bandcamp, Spotify
• 🎙️ Podcasts: Overcast
• 🔐 Password Management: 1Password
• 🤖 Code Editing: Neovim
• 📚 Books: Kindle
• 🌎 Blogging: Micro.blog

Them: Hey! Good to see you.
Me: Clicks pause button. Still 🎵
Them: I was just thinking about you!
Me: Pulls out earbud, clicks pause button. Still 🎵
Them: How long has it been?
Me: Yanks out earbuds, slams pause button. Still 🎵.
Them: …
Me: Crying, stomps earbuds. Still 🎵.

Waiting for the show to start: John Cale playing at the bandshell in Prospect Park. 🎵

🎵 Just discovered Atlanta punk band Upchuck. Really exciting music.

www.youtube.com/watch

Late to the party, but this article from music blog Brooklyn Vegan on modern hardcore is introducing me to a lot of cool stuff. 🎵

Listening to a lot of the Moody Blues today. Feels good.

I found Wendy Carlos’ Switched-On Bach thrifting in Providence. First time I’ve heard it, and can recommend to all the #synthnerds #music.

I’ve been listening to a lot of Neal Francis lately. Tight piano-driven pop songs with downbeat lyrics and uplift music. Feels very “live”.

I started buying records a few months ago, and I’ve already compiled a large body of imagined insults to my person about why I’d do such a dumb, dusty thing.

Good news! I have unearthed a video of me playing with one of my favorite bands of all time, The Candy Apples.

Never heard of them? Now you have.

I was introduced to their music back in 2005 by …