Thanks to those of you who have been asking for a new playlist. This one has been in the works since last fall - and courtesy of a job change, moving across state lines, and surviving COVID Christmas, it’s ready for your consumption. I had a lot of moods in the past 6 months and … Continue reading Sunday Music: NEW Playlist For January 2023
Tag: punk
Sunday Music: Minor Threat
Ever since I mentioned “Look Back And Laugh” I’ve been on a bit of a kick. One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands that still gets me a bit rowdy (and makes me want to inspire the youngins to get out there and bring the ruckus): (plus, how great is the … Continue reading Sunday Music: Minor Threat
Sunday Music: The Devil In His Youth
Revisiting those “you listened to x way to much last year” playlists made me remember a prior year when I listened to Protomartyr way to much, which made me feel like listening to them way too much again. I’ve never highlighted “The Devil In His Youth” here somehow. It’s one of my favorite songs by … Continue reading Sunday Music: The Devil In His Youth
When Pain Becomes Funny
A little birthday reflection from me, via Annie Ernaux (a French author and Nobel Laureate I’m embarrassed to say I have not read, but this quote is perfect): Pain cannot be kept intact, it needs to be “processed,” converted into humor. Parts of life sucks. But at its worst, it’s a funny story in the … Continue reading When Pain Becomes Funny
Sunday Music: Emo Kids Going Sober In Song (w/ Future Teens)
Future Teens have a new album out, and the self-described “bummer pop” band has a real gem in “BYOB” about struggling with sobriety. I feel like this is exactly what emo kids getting older is supposed to sound and feel like. A couple of lines from the lyrics with the video below: If you bring … Continue reading Sunday Music: Emo Kids Going Sober In Song (w/ Future Teens)
Sunday Music: Wage Wars Get Rich Die Handsome
You may find this as relatable to your creative process as I do to mine - here’s John Darnielle explaining how the new Mountain Goats album (Bleed Out) was inspired by action movies (via Paste Magazine): “I can’t really watch a movie at home without getting some ideas about the action onscreen or getting inspired … Continue reading Sunday Music: Wage Wars Get Rich Die Handsome
Sunday Music: Drug Church
I would buy a book of Drug Church lyrics. Here’s “Fun’s Over” from their newest album, Hygiene. If you like literary post-hardcore, art rock, give them a spin. I’m really enjoying some of their stuff (h/t NYT Popcast episode, “A Renaissance in American Hardcore Music” - which made me so, so happy this week). In … Continue reading Sunday Music: Drug Church
Sunday Music: Don’t Mutilate My Mink
I don’t know what rabbit hole I fell down to get sucked into Cristina songs, but how great is “Don’t Mutilate My Mink” - really? I want to do my thing. I want you to appreciate it. I don’t want you to put your hands on anything or mess it up. Fiercely independent and self-confident. … Continue reading Sunday Music: Don’t Mutilate My Mink
Sunday Music: My July 2022 Playlist
First and foremost, thanks to those of you who have kicked me with… “so it’s been a minute since you’ve shared a mix/playlist - what gives?” I consider this a midsummer’s vacation day arc, which starts with morning reflections and appreciations, midday day-drinking (complete with self-loathing and punky snark), a sentimental lull around dinner, a … Continue reading Sunday Music: My July 2022 Playlist
Sunday Music: Dear Abby
Two “Dear Abby” songs for hard times. First, John Prine’s. No matter what your worries are, “You have no complaint / you are what you are and you ain’t what you ain’t / so listen up, buster, and listen up good / stop wishing for bad luck and knocking on wood.” Choice. In a nutshell. … Continue reading Sunday Music: Dear Abby