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in the midst of stars battling it out for the titular role in the upcoming Britney Spears movie, I remembered this essay. I first knew of Tavi through Rookie Mag (rip goat) and later through her acting roles. I want to send this essay to everyone I know. I don't wanna say anything esle - just trust me on this one
Apr 1, 2025
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Interviewed her for the newsletter and she was really insightful and kinda punk (by journalism standards)
Oct 18, 2024
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I don’t personally know Alissa Bennett, but I think she is a brilliant and funny person who has clearly lived a vibrant life. A friend of mine once said about himself, “I’m not a journalist; I just live this shit.” I think this mantra (with the tweak, “I’m just really interested in this shit”) applies to Bennett’s writing and various projects — from her burner IG @regret_counter and podcast, to the next-level zines she publishes. Those zines though, wow! The writing is so intimate, confident, and, well, perfectly imperfect (sorry, sorry…).I like that every other paragraph has a typo, that she will frequently and flagrantly use cap-locks, and that she essentially unpacks the indiscretions of fringe tabloid figures in order to exhume her own demons and make sense of her past and present. It’s got a very “warts and all” vibe, and I respect that she’s willing to air her own dirty laundry in service of establishing a spiritual connection to the subjects of her texts. That’s not to say she goes easy on them, but it all feels empathetic instead of exploitative or solipsistic. Rarely do I audibly laugh while reading, but Bennett’s work consistently makes me LOL. Generally, I prefer when people write the way they talk. Her essays feel like the coolest girl at the bar is whispering (and occasionally shouting) a very good story directly in your ear, but she also doesn’t really care whether you like the story or not. She already knows it’s good.Start with “Bad Behavior,” which is a series of essays/love letters to various semi-public figures who engaged in specific, scandalous acts. Then hit “Pretend You’re Actually Alive.” Most of the zines are sold out, but I’m sure she’d send you a PDF if you ask nicely. There’s also a new one on the way.
Sep 8, 2022
This was a fun one it was a little touchy trying to write about my experiences without being salacious and I don’t think my mom is going to like reading it but I hope you enjoy 🫶
Sep 8, 2024
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the risks we take in love are what life is all about!
Mar 17, 2025
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this is your sign to send that text. post the hottest selfie u have. fuck it also post screenshots of the text u sent. and the text they sent if they sent one. who cares? they don't respect u anyway. what's the worst that happens? their bum roommates read it? ....ok
Feb 23, 2025
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okayyy so dutch interior had a PI feature (https://www.pi.fyi/p/dutch-interior) a little bit ago, but i just saw them open for Acetone at the Regent in DTLA and boy do these guys rock! stringy as hell, crunchy noise that can flip and become twangy on a dime!!! some great tunes, fantastic live energy, solid sound, so pumped for their upcoming album u can pre-save on Spotify. they r opening for Frog at the Echo next month and oh boy am i excited.
Feb 23, 2025