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DISCOVERING AN ARTISTS WORK for the first time WHEN THEY DIE

I’m going through Mojo Nixon‘s discography right now and it’s fantastic - I had never heard of him before! It’s poignant and more powerful because they’re gone and their indelible mark has been permanently established in the annals of history. It’s also a powerful reminder we only get one kick at the can of life!

@mo

Feb 8, 2024

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Stephen Malkmus and Matt Sweeney on the Lyrics That Changed Their Lives (via hearing things)

As entertaining as you think it would be, and more. (Dude is a fantastic and funny conversationalist; even better over a Spanish coffee or four). One snippet I fully support (ha) -- Stephen, you’re a pretty beloved figure at this point—does that annoy you at all? Malkmus: No way. For all that shit, I still wouldn’t want to be taking strays from people, or if it got back to me that there’s people saying I’m a dipshit or I don’t tip well enough or whatever, just this internet world. If people are like, “I met that guy, he’s a fucking dick,” that shit hurts. I’ve had people come to me with preconceptions occasionally, and it was no fun. Not like I needed a bodyguard or anything, but still, it’s just like, Dude, you don’t even know me. You want to have a clean record if you can, unfortunately. [laughs] Maybe another reason why [being a big-headed rocker] doesn’t completely work now is that musicians get more rapid feedback, and sometimes it can be beneficial. In the ’80s, some musicians made these bloated albums that just them and their seven friends thought were brilliant. But now people are instantly like: “You’re old and you suck,” or, “Your jams are flaccid”—and it can help! I’m not saying [the Rolling Stones’ 2024 album] Hackney Diamonds is a genius record or anything. [laughs] But I bet Robert Plant’s new music is better because of the internet.  Sweeney: Because it’s keeping him in check?  Malkmus: Yeah, or he’s listening to younger artists. I mean, Robert Plant seems to be genuinely interested, and he’s a fan of bands like Low—unlike Eric Clapton, who just says he likes the newest guitarist, and then his records sound awful.

@coreydubrowa

Feb 1, 2025

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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN , BORN TO RUN

Such good storytelling in his work 🙂‍↔️ magnificent

@mollyhunter

Apr 11, 2025

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Being kind and respectful to retail workers

Black Friday might have passed but the hell of Christmas shopping is just beginning for retail staff. A little patience could go a long way this December. They’re people too remember. Just try to be cool yeah?

@ronbronson

Dec 4, 2024

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David Byrne

After years of loving the Talking Heads I saw that David was touring again for a new solo album. I had admittedly heard very little of his solo stuff but decided to go. If nothing else it was a chance to see a living legend. This was the American Utopia tour (before it had been on Broadway or HBO). It was the most incredible display of joy, dancing, and choreograph set to the sounds of Talking Heads, David‘s solo material and beyond (A very powerful Janelle Monae cover).

@ronbronson

May 15, 2024

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The Cranberries - Everybody else is doing it, so why can’t we?

We simply don’t give enough respect to this band.

@ronbronson

Jan 24, 2024