Context - writing something unrelated Jen Gloeckner's newest album, VINE, isn't for everybody. Hell, I'm not even sure it's for me. I'm not entirely sure who it's for. It lives in this weird space between indie/dream-pop and industrial. Or at least... Continue Reading →
Context - gaming I thought this was a metal band. This was not a metal band. Maybe Passenger is an album by a metal band? I'm very confused.
Context - biking home I cannot judge this album fairly, as I heard some random Japandroids song on a Titus Andronicus playlist, and listened to this album looking for that song. I did not find that song, so I will... Continue Reading →
Context - at the show Alright team, time for the tough talk, mostly with myself. This summer has overall not been going the way I had hoped. I hoped to get some writing done. I hoped to turn this blog... Continue Reading →
Context - Everybody's gaming for the weekend Margo Price holding down the honky-tonk fort to much enjoyment. A+ would recommend.
Context - definitely not watching LCS at work Like most bands I have a history with, I approached this new album from Passion Pit with a healthy dose of trepidation. I really only know their breakout album, Manners, but boy-howdy do... Continue Reading →
Context - digging my heels in I can't believe I got tricked again. Always with the Christian music. Always. Why can't I ever stumble into some Allah worship? Or some Yiddish folk music? Or however the Baha'i praise whatever they... Continue Reading →
Context - procrastinating But I can feel something bubbling to the top. It's on the precipice of roaring out of me like the blood from a botched sword-swallowing. That or I'm in a slump of mild depression and have no... Continue Reading →
Context - de-cluttering instead of de-packing In the name of keeping Emo Spring alive a bit longer, my wife and I chose tonight of all nights to do a round of decluttering in our lives, focusing on books, knick-knacks, and... Continue Reading →
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