Posting this for no other reason beyond the fact it brings me joy to see these icons together. #cyndilauper #saltnpepa #spinderella

At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, this record is a masterclass. Definitely an album that requires multiple listenings to truly appreciate the artistry. Just when I thought I couldn’t admire Neko any more than I already do… #NekoCase

Kinda can’t believe it’s taken me this long to see Gillian Welch perform live. Kinda crossing my fingers this might be on the setlist tonight (it’s the song that made me a fan). #gillianwelch #pabsttheater

Saw Bonnie Raitt perform this past Tuesday, and I’m still thinking about the cover version she did of Annie Lennox’s “Little Bird.” Also interesting that she noted how Diva is one of her favorite albums. Love to see legends supporting legends.

Aretha on a Sunday morning never fails to hit the spot.

Don’t think I’ve ever arranged for a pre-order so fast in my life. #madonna

I have only one of my musical idols that I haven’t seen live in concert yet, and TBH I had made peace with the fact that I probably wouldn’t. Then, earlier today…BOOM. Tickets to see GRACE JONES in Chicago are secured. Excited doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel. #gracejones #ravinia

Fun fact: “La Isla Bonita” is less than one million views away from joining the Billion Views Club on YouTube. This will be Madonna’s first music video to achieve that status. Give it a stream! #madonna

Still riding the high from experiencing Kylie in Chicago earlier this week, but equally as excited to see Ms. Emmylou tonight! #emmylouharris #mke

I’ve seen Heart a handful of times before, but after Ann Wilson’s recent bout with cancer, I’m especially stoked for tonight. Gotta see, appreciate, and love our legends while they’re with us. #heart #mke

Super excited to start this memoir written by one of my absolute favorite artists. #nekocase

Mind blown. Just learned that Gaga’s “Abracadabra” single contains an interpolation of “Spellbound,” so guess who is listed as cowriter? QUEEN SIOUXSIE

Stunned to hear the news about Angie Stone. What an immense loss. Was fortunate enough to see her perform at First Avenue in the late 90s (touring behind the stellar Black Diamond album), and she was a FORCE. Rest easy, Queen.

Finally finished transferring all my data from and deleting Goodreads…and it felt really good (🖕🏼to Bezos). Moved over to StoryGraph (same handle as this account) and am really diggin’ it so far. Any fellow gay book nerds out there?

Always wanted to see KC live and haven’t yet. That changes in November. Woot woot. #vegas

First show of 2025! Beyond stoked for tonight’s concert by the incomparable Meshell Ndegeocello. #mke #vivarium #meshell

Out today: “Lost” recording from the Private Dancer sessions! #tinaturner tidal.com/track/411302...

Been listening to this album all damn day. Want to give it a standing ovation with each listen.

3-day passes secured! June can’t get here fast enough.

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Can’t let the holiday go by without playing my favorite:

It’s been one week since I caught the Missy Elliott concert in Chicago, and I haven’t stopped thinking about how ridiculously great it was. 🥰

Beyond grateful for two things today: a) my supervisor told me to work remote this week to avoid RNC nonsense, and b) being able to join one of my besties (also working remote this week) who has a cabin in northern WI.

Currently finishing “Trust” by Hernan Diaz, and just read this line that I thought was pretty nifty: “God is the most uninteresting answer to the most interesting questions.”

It’s been one week since I was this close to my lifetime hero, and I *still* haven’t recovered.

Back home after over a week in Chile. If you ever have the chance to visit this stunning country, DO IT. 🇨🇱

Grateful for another awesome week of concerts: • Mission UK and Chameleons last Wednesday • Jessie Ware last Thursday • Snooper this past Saturday • And tonight? Ms. Bonnie Raitt (so excited)

Part of my job requires me to sift through job postings for opportunities that appeal to art and design students. A graphic design internship just came through that lists, as one of its perks, “access to the company cheese store.” Currently wishing that was a more prevalent perk in the job market…

RESKEET if ur a queer lil horror monster I’m tryna find y’all freaks

Drop a picture of you that could be an album cover.

Powering through the workday with these gems:

Looking for some fun new music? Cindy Wilson (of the B-52’s) released a solo album today, and it is STELLAR. I’ve had it on repeat all morning.

Concerts! First: Paula Abdul Last: Stevie Nicks Best: Madonna Worst: n/a Loudest: P!nk Seen the most: Madonna, Dolly Parton, & Tina Turner (5x each) Most surprising: Courtney Love Next: Diet Lite, Social Cig, & Fellow Kinsman (MKE local bands) Wish I could’ve seen: Siouxsie at Mad World Festival

Send good vibes to us in Milwaukee as we surely become one of the nine rings of hell for a day. Not only do we get a high of 97 degrees (with a heat index of 114), we also have the “honor” of hosting the first Republican presidential debate.

4 albums that defined your senior year in high school 🎓 1994/1995…what a time to be alive…

Released on this day back in 1978, and kicking off 45 years of goth punk goodness from Siouxsie and the Banshees (one of my all-time favorite bands).

Celebrating my hero’s 65th birthday by streaming her music all day. First up…2003’s American Life album. Much love to you, Madonna. 🥰

Not sure which feeling is greater at the moment: My excitement about seeing Stevie Nicks tonight, or my being impressed with myself for not checking out the set list before the show. Either way, 🎵 I can’t wait (I can’t way-ait) 🎵

Feeling a bit selfish and mopey that I have pit tickets and was supposed to be seeing Madonna in Detroit tonight. I know that it’s 100% for the best and that her health is *the* most important thing. Very much looking forward to the rescheduled date knowing she’s gonna deliver!

Loving the brand new single from Jaime Wyatt (taken from her upcoming new album). Support queer country/americana artists!

Yesterday, I deactivated and deleted my Twitter account. And to borrow some phrasing from Jessie Ware, That! Felt Good!

What an immense talent…and what an immense loss. #sinead

Hey, y’all… #firstpost