9 years ago today, in our basement.

Oslo 5AM

I can't believe that I'm the only person who thinks that Duran Duran's "Rio" is a rip-off of Spencer Davis Group's "I'm a Man". Am I?

This is seminal and I for one and going to spend the next few months creating a physical version of this that sits next to my Giddens jazz roadmap. Kudos Rod!

Nothing is cooler than this.

And the sky was grateful that Hayes Carll returned to the White Water Tavern tonight.

Not sure any of you pay attention but this year’s Giro d’Italia was one of the most exciting GTs in my memory. Congrats to Simon Yates, WVA is back, Visma is on fire, and great top 10 GC finish for Brandon McNulty

Two cars on the same block. Which one are you driving?

The Mekons tore down Glasgow last night and I got to see it first hand with some dear friends

Two against nature

Is it possible that the best song about the papal conclave is from Jamaica? Is it also possible that it is the best song ever recorded? You bet it is: youtu.be/cFrHuys02l0?...

I have a lot to say about David Thomas and Pere Ubu right now, but I think Carola Dibbell had more to say a long time ago: robertchristgau.com/xg/dontstop/...

Ghost dog

Michael Hurley everybody.

Well, I am officially on Bluesky. For now, I think my work posts will stay on the other site, and my personal posts will be here. I look forward to reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. I am wide open to advice about how to best take advantage of this version of social media.