I understand people grieve differently. I could barely function for the first year after we lost our daughter, very little brought me joy, very little made me smile. I had very little desire to be out in public. This is so odd to me.

Before Tom Morello, before nu-metal, there was Vernon Reid on Living Colour’s Vivid. The album that proved you could shred, funk, and speak truth all in one record. New episode digs into why this 1988 debut predicted everything. #LivingColour #80sMetal #MusicPodcast open.substack.com/pub/digmeout...

Pretty cool that four of my interviews made the top 10 (Dean DeLeo, Fust, Michigander, Colin Miller)

ICE has ramped up Columbus activity. CPD and the city are not cooperating, but they don’t know what ICE is doing and haven’t been able to find out. “We have not asked for and do not need this unwelcome intervention.” www.axios.com/local/columb...

Right Now, Thursday, 12/18, ICE is targeting neighborhoods in North Columbus between I-71 and Cleveland Ave, east of the freeway and all along Morse Rd. Schools are not letting children outside; people are not going to work. If anyone you know is at risk, please alert them! It’s happening here.

Orange man airing grievances on TV. Pathetic. youtu.be/1l8Eag9CAFk?...

BREAKING on MS NOW: Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."

I've been writing about music since 1990, interviewed hundreds of artists. But, the most meaningful conversation I've ever had was last week with Rocky Votolato and Ben Kweller. All three of us have lost children suddenly and unexpectedly. Listen: song.link/chipchats youtu.be/orOhhJW6ie4?...

"The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family & friends around the globe to honor the memories of sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, & grandchildren who left too soon. As candles are lit on Dec 14, 2025 at 7pm local time, people honor the memory of all children gone too soon."

wow who was he up against

Drowsy Don

Me watching football after Thanksgiving dinner

Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins joined me for the latest Chip Chats podcast episode. Apple podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1NQ5...

Am I the only person to sing, "You're Cousin It" when listening to Son Volt's "Drown"? youtu.be/ZXJqJJ8FAdE?...

I had the chance to give Matthew Caws of @nadasurf.bsky.social a tour of Columbus record stores earlier this year. Here's a recap of the day - along with a video - for @bigtakeover.com bigtakeover.com/profiles/dig...

this is mesmerizing

Is it weird that I interview bands that are my kids' age? I don't think so :) Won't be publishing my interview with Westside Cowboy until January but had a great conversation with 3/4 of the band today. youtu.be/Ekdq4ziH7_Q?...

New @bigtakeover.com interview: Flight to London’s debut, with cover art by Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices), delivers a nostalgic throwback sound to a time when Tears for Fears, Peter Gabriel, Depeche Mode, and Duran Duran ruled MTV. bigtakeover.com/interviews/i...

Every single person of conscience should be calling for resignation right about now-ish.

Happy Taco Tuesday everyone!

“It’s taking what’s been built here and what exists here and helping it grow even more.” Less than two months after Rambling House Music Bar closed in late September, the space is moving toward reopening under new owners but with a familiar look and feel. matternews.org/culture/musi...

NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen. Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

Woo hoo! Can't wait. The Rocket, Fruit Bats and Sorry features are ones I wrote. Subscribers get their copies first and help keep @bigtakeover.com in print so subscribe today.

This is incredible.

Been quite a few weeks for me. Never in a million years would teenage Chip ever imagine he'd be on the other end of calls with Colin Hay (Men at Work), Daniel Ash (Nauhaus, Love and Rockets) and now Tom Bailey (Thompson Twins).

Jeffrey Epstein to Lawrence Summers (both of whom are very bad people): “i have met some very bad people , none as bad as trump. not one decent cell in his body. so yes- dangerous”

The artistic and biographical narratives of Jeff Buckley are inextricably linked to a brief but incandescent period of profound influence, a phenomenon now thoughtfully revisited by director/producer Amy Berg in the documentary It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley (Magnolia Pictures, HBO Documentary Films)

Release the Epstein files

“Pedal steel amplifies the country influence, while fuzzy, reverb-soaked guitars evoke shoegaze’s signature sound. Slowcore’s presence is felt in the unhurried tempos and understated vocals that gently shape the mood.”

Imagine touring with bands like the Foo Fighters and Pearl Jam before releasing your second album. The Australian four-piece Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers doesn’t have to imagine, they’ve already got that accomplishment on their resume. Interview by @chipmidnight.bsky.social

Sir Paul in Columbus, Ohio

Fresh off an arena tour opening for @pearljam.com in the U.S., Australia's Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers have released their 2nd album, the glorious and anthemic 'Glory'. Here's my conversation with bassist Jaida Stephenson for @bigtakeover.com bigtakeover.com/interviews/i...

@chrisdeville.bsky.social named Shallowater's 'God's Gonna Give You a Million Dollars' the @stereogum.com "Album of the Week" in early September. This was my intro to the band and I wanted to know more so I interviewed Blake and Tristan for @bigtakeover.com bigtakeover.com/interviews/i...

Well done, NYC. Well done. youtu.be/le1QF3uoQNg?...

Omg I’m dying 😂😂😂…so…So Emily Austin, a right wing 'influencer' who works for Bibi and the GOP, launched 'Hot Girls for Cuomo'. Guess who didn't bother to register the URL when she did that? What do you think Hot Girls for Cuomo dot com leads to now?... 😄 Enjoy. [ HotGirlsforCuomo.com ]

Election interference says what?

We've got you 👍

I first learned about Fust reading about them on @stereogum.com. Seemed like nobody had interviewed them at that point so I sent Aaron an email and a week later we chatted for the first time. bigtakeover.com/interviews/i... Did a follow-up this year: bigtakeover.com/interviews/c...

Reminder: People voted for her. Good grief.

Pretty cool to see Daniel Ash on the other side of my laptop screen.

I ❤️the idea of an Album Club that is similar to a Book Club. @thomascostello.bsky.social chatted with @lewisalex10.bsky.social and Zachariah Thompson (The Scatter Joy Project) about the kickoff event where @boniverwi.bsky.social 'SABLE, fABLE' is the featured album.

Well, 3 hours of sleep is better than no hours of sleep

Joyer brothers Shane and Nick Sullivan have just released their fourth album, On the Other Side of the Line, a pleasantly produced record that flirts with the ’90s slacker indie sound of MJ Lenderman. Interview by @chipmidnight.bsky.social

It's 1975 at Rumba Cafe as Young Gun Silver Fox is laying down some sweet, sweet R&B-flavored yacht rock as good as anything in the Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, Hall and Oates catalogs

Wonder if any files are being buried?

omg 😂

Looks as if Trump is saying no Democrat will be allowed to win another national election—and he will use the FBI, the DOJ, and the CIA to make sure of that. This is a full-scale attack on American democracy, and every Republican, CEO, and conservative mouthpiece who doesn't object is complicit.

Always feel like I'm at the show when I read @thomascostello.bsky.social's in-depth concert reviews.