How successful has the post-punk revival been? Let @treblezine.bsky.social give you 50 examples! Our newly expanded list feature covers some of my favorites (Interpol, @blocparty.com) and includes my writeups of Drab Majesty, @franzferdinandhq.bsky.social, and more.

Teach your children well.

So I'm heading to my first TED Talk event here in Philly in a few weeks. Has anyone here heard of any of the scheduled speakers/presenters enough to recommend a high school teacher sitting in on them? www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do... And is anyone else here going?

Stoked that Hemky Madera made the Mandalorian & Grogu cast!

Oh shit. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05...

I’m not a NASCAR fan, but I know enough to know he’s a big name. Damn. www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...

“When 70 you reach, rock this hard you will not, mmmm?” @underworldlive.bsky.social are a fucking marvel, man. youtu.be/4wzyC3J6-NU?...

it’s goth month at @treblezine.bsky.social and my contribution to it was assisting @desperatehours.bsky.social on this revamped guide to NIN’s discography.

Just read the most dystopian email ever: an invitation to a training for civilians who know (or are) autistic people so it's less likely cops arrest or kill them. I know it's well-meaning, and they offer training to first responders too, but… holy fuck.

You’re going to get what you deserve: After a 14-year break, we at @treblezine.bsky.social have finally updated our catalog review for every major Nine Inch Nails release. (Attn: @nin.com, @treznor.bsky.social, @theninhotline.com)

Pin ‘em down. Get a commitment.

Am I missing anything?

Phiily edu/teacher aux: The SDP facilities plan doesn’t start closing public schools until 2027, but MAGA megadonor Jeffrey Yass is already offering parochial scholarships to affected families. If only my district or union were so efficient at addressing an issue. www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...

Go, go, gadget @profanity.accountant

New writing from me at Treble: Seefeel’s latest for Warp Records is a spacious, hypnotic head-nodder.

Never let divisive people measure your solidarity.

“Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children." (William Makepeace Thackeray) Happy Mothers’ Day, y’all.

Soulwax are a band. Soulwax are DJs. Soulwax are remixers. Soulwax are a band who, in 2007, played a DJ mix live of songs they remixed. youtu.be/EYgHZwSU2wo?...

It’s been a while since I engaged with a @toriamos.bsky.social release, but I clearly picked the right time. I wrote it up as Album of the Week for @treblezine.bsky.social.

Two nights ago, I said Trump had been using our troops as pirates in Iran and a Republican got mad. Well… the president just admitted it. He literally bragged about doing piracy.

I’m spent rn so I’m not going to get into details, but… To every Philadelphian—civilian and political—shocked and angry this Friday morning that the School District *actually* passed a plan to close 17 schools: Some of us tried to warn you OVER A FUCKING YEAR AGO.

Don't know how many sports franchises' media affiliates use just a single commentator for games anymore, but Tom McGinnis solo for @sixersnba.bsky.social radio is a gem in both details and passion. He's another reason why Philly sports broadcasting is the absolute best, 4-for-4, no notes.

The Orange and the Black! THE ORANGE AND THE BLACK!

Doing these new roundups for @treblezine.bsky.social is fun!

Pretty sure you'll be adding @toriamos.bsky.social to the list of musicians with new performances that are ON ONE over our current politics.

Film you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Ghibli.

SDP dropping this news mid-workday, after not providing a schedule/deadline for reviewing Philly’s school closure plan, is a chickenshit move. It would not surprise me if they’re about to do an unpopular thing on Thursday, and want as few witnesses to it as possible. share.inquirer.com/woX3vT

@nin.com and Boys Noize's 'Nine Inch Noize' finds on-ramps to past and current trends in synth-based industrial—it’s as close as Reznor and Ross have been to pure electronic body music (EBM) in some time @desperatehours.bsky.social reviews www.treblezine.com/nine-inch-na...

Of course I reviewed the @nin.com and Boys Noize collaborative album for @treblezine.bsky.social, I’m no dummy. www.treblezine.com/nine-inch-na...

For unionized folks in my feed: A union negotiates a multiyear contract with X% in raises across the life of the contract. As it’s about to end, the union negotiates a 1-yr extension w/a N% raise. Is this promoted as 2 separate agreements and raise packages, or 1 agreement with raises of X+N%?

Trigger warning: SA Shit like this makes me wonder why women trust men at all. Like, ever. www.cnn.com/interactive/...

@nin.com and Boys Noize announce details of collaborative album 'Nine Inch Noize,' out Friday www.treblezine.com/nine-inch-na...

"The organizer’s calling is not to do everything ourselves; it is to find everyone we need." convergencemag.com/articles/nin... - An organizer Enneagram - I fit a couple of these.

YES YES YES

Remember when Trump speeches kept portraying immigrants to the US as coming from “insane asylums,” and people started wondering if he was misinterpreting the term “seeking asylum”? Maybe the Trump-as-doctor-not-Jesus argument is the same thing…

The Phillies have had 18 playoff seasons out of 144 (a rate of 12.5%). The Eagles, 32 out of 94 (34%). The 76ers, 40 out of 63 (63.5%). The Flyers, 40 out of 58 (69%). Even with the last few years’ struggles, the Flyers remain Philly’s most consistent chance for pro sports playoff contention.

Especially with Nine Inch Noize dominating musical discourse at the moment, I am stoked about the coming RRHOF inductee class more than I have been in a long time.

This is exactly why I built my publication thedissident.news on ghost instead of substack. Substack monetizes nazis and now human traffickers like Andrew Tate.

Over at @treblezine.bsky.social, let me put it this way: I’m listening to and enjoying Flea’s foray into jazz more than The Smile and André 3000. (Attn: @nonesuch.com)

Kaine: "You don't sucker punch somebody in a bar and then blame your buddies when they don't join the fight with you. If the president wanted the support of allies, he should've respected them instead of putting tariffs on their economies and trash talking them."

Top 3 things I'd never think I'd see at a NIN show: 1. “Memorabilia” 2. Backup dancers 3. Mariqueen check, check, fucking check

It’s a few years old at this point, but this is still one of my favorite things I’ve ever written for @treblezine.bsky.social. (Attn: @flavorflav.bsky.social, @mrchuckd.bsky.social)

So in a comment thread on one story covering this, someone suggested naming the new @wnba.com franchise the Philadelphia Dawn and I’m like 👀👀👀

Strongly suggest to #musicsky that you get to this corner of the Internet Archive while the gettin' is good... blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/10/f...

ICYMI: Our 100 favorite hip-hop albums of the 21st century

Is it just me, or are local and state governments/orgs using their own “America 250” graphics a lot more than the official logo commissioned by the US government? (Designed by the same firm that made the rounded-corner star logo for the bicentennial…)

Stoked to contribute to this (again).

My favorite @ladytrongroup.bsky.social LP in a while… a pleasure to write it up for @treblezine.bsky.social…

Stochastic terrorism as market manipulation and high-level diplomacy, WHO KNEW?