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Here’s my contribution to the โ€œwhat apps am I using?โ€ posts.

Them: Hey! Good to see you.
Me: Clicks pause button. Still ๐ŸŽต
Them: I was just thinking about you!
Me: Pulls out earbud, clicks pause button. Still ๐ŸŽต
Them: How long has it been?
Me: Yanks out earbuds, slams pause button. Still ๐ŸŽต.
Them: …
Me: Crying, stomps earbuds. Still ๐ŸŽต.

Waiting for the show to start: John Cale playing at the bandshell in Prospect Park. ๐ŸŽต

๐ŸŽต Just discovered Atlanta punk band Upchuck. Really exciting music.

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Late to the party, but this article from music blog Brooklyn Vegan on modern hardcore is introducing me to a lot of cool stuff. ๐ŸŽต

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

Vinyl record cover of Switched-On Bach

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”.

Why I Started Buying Records

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. Vinyl RecordA geometric image โ€ฆ Read more

Drum subbing

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 my โ€ฆ Read more