December 2010
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"I also think that in the era of a rapidly... →
Please read Matthew and Eric’s combined treatise on why Spoon is underappreciated, and the paradox of being a consistently excellent indie-rock band in the current attention-addled musical moment.
November 2010
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I am blogging at The Awl today although you... →
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"Pop has embarked on a never-ending race to find... →
It is happening again.
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“Well, Barry Levinson heard me on the radio and they brought me in. They had cast...”
– The Belz.
Oh my God, could you imagine JASON PRIESTLEY AS MUNCH? Ha. HA. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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2010 marks the 10th anniversary of "Your Hard... →
Perspective!
(Also, way to underrate Stankonia.)
(Also, remember when Coldplay were just early-’90s nostalgists?)
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Inspired Moments
MTV Jams is doing a block of videos set in diners. “Fuck You,”
Sleepy Brown’s “I Can’t Wait,” the Gnarls Barkley video where Cee-Lo is a ripped-out heart. “Milkshake” has to be coming soon, right?!??
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“In April 2010, they released a white wine ‘Push Me to the Floor’,...”
– Well hey the song I liked on mtvU has its own wine. HOW ABOUT THAT.
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wahhmbulance.jpg
I have been awake for 12 1/2 hours but it feels like four, because everything I’ve been doing has seemingly taken three times longer than it should have.
This day after Thanksgiving is very similar to the ones I experienced when I was four and five, only I have more tv choices now.
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“You can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose, but you can’t wipe your...”
– Kelly Nickels (One More Reason VHS) (via vacuus-animus)
If you all only knew how much time I spent deconstructing this quote in high school. SO MANY THINK PIECES COULD HAVE RESULTED.
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STATUS: Mac and cheese from scratch for lunch.
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The saddest Tweet you will ever see ever. →
via Reed, who notes, “Before you get worried, he’s back over now.”
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"I cheer for the Mets because sometimes I like to... →
From the mouths of ____________.
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it's like macaroni and cheese with a side of... →
i kind of cheated by picking a song instead of an album for gillian’s ‘comfort music’ omnibus. but in my defense, i have listened to the song in question on album-length repeat MULTIPLE TIMES.
other friends involved: miles klee! christopher r. weingarten! evie nagy! bard nelson! aaron lefkove! matthew perpetua! rich juzwiak!
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“we all should be a little concerned that the same schools that teach people to...”
– Poynter Online - Romenesko: ‘I have to object to this Medill re-naming nonsense’
Item is a day old, and most relevant to people who know what Medill is, but I was just talking with my wife about this subject, and I feel like the notion that sniffing out facts and spinning them are at odds is maybe...
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New Music: The Joy Formidable, LeeLou, PJ Harvey,... →
Here is the new installment of my Hairpin music column.
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"I will walk you in I want $4700 for the privlage... →
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People Of (And Reading This) Tumblr! I Am Reading...
Tuesday, November 23: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Southpaw, 125 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn, NY This is one of two NYC events celebrating the launch of Best Music Writing 2010 (Da Capo Press). The evening will be hosted by Guest Editor Ann Powers and Series Editor Daphne Carr and will feature readings by 2010 Contributors Nitsuh Abebe, Jon Caramanica, Jason Fine, Maura Johnston, Evie Nagy, Tavia Nyong’o, and...
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WatchJazmine Sullivan - Don’t Make Me Wait
A high point — you could even call it a Klymaxx — from Jazmine Sullivan’s very good album, which comes out next Tuesday. Look, I reviewed it for Spin!
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"PJ Harvey has named her new album 'Let England... →
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO MEEEEEEEE (and you)
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"Brad: 'Looking forward to next year when Patrick... →
In case you ever wanted to know what it was like to sit next to me while I liveblogged an awards show, Bard has you covered.
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Mudhoney Throws (Song About) Beer (Onto TV Show) →
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Dancers Wear Leotards! Film At 11! →
No, really.
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The Currency Q&A: Lucas Jensen: Drummer, Venice is... →
I talked to Lucas about the economics of being in a band for Currency. Click!!
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