Music Criticism
And the Band(s) Kept Playing
Doing my best to recalibrate my focus back to the music rather than the apparatus that surrounds it
Music Criticism
music writing
Reflecting on a Year in Music Writing
"Enjoy or don't!" - Miranda Reinert
2023 music
My First Album Review
What I thought of a certain beloved album then, what I think of it now, and the state of "criticism"
LGBTQ
Reacting to "Rush"
I like it! To no one’s surprise, very online gay guys are talking about it on Twitter. In between work calls, I’m reading your tweets (and not saying anything). I think they’re funny! And some of you are really, really serious. I recommend waiting a few hours
streaming
Liam McCay Reassures Me It'll Be Okay
The prolific 18-year-old musician behind sign crushes motorist, Birth Day, hold, and more chats with me about his new album and his curious path to cult status
LGBTQ
Gay Wednesday (on Tuesday)
I dangerously and unfairly project my experiences and moods onto music made by gay people for your entertainment, and also I saw Wednesday again
Neighborhood Change
Authentically Roxy
My hometown venue got caught up in The City Authentic paradigm. It kind of sucks.
Music Education
Rock On!
Revisiting my tactile relationship to music in a changing city, part 2.