Attn: crate-diving nerds! Finished this short book by @craigmaki.bsky.social. Reads like a mystery novel, but instead of bodies, he's digging up obscure records from the Detroit area. A look into the world of record-seeking, & a peek into the crazy amount of music history that is all around us.

Michiganders! Bummed you missed my #thirdmanrecords event last weekend? Fret not! I'll be puttering around the state the whole month of July. Come on out! All events are FREE! @detroitbookfest.bsky.social @craigmaki.bsky.social #matthewsmith #volebeats @illinoispress.bsky.social #maggieandersen

This month I’ve been preparing my presentation scheduled for the 2026 ARSC conference in Memphis. It’s about my latest book, “Handsome Victory” (see previous post for link). Newly discovered info and audio on deck!

My new book is available at LuLu[dot]com! It's a lively journey into the darkest corners of Detroit music history, inspired by Dennis Coffey's first recordings on a rockabilly 45 produced by a mysterious character ... Get it before the rest of the world does, here: bit.ly/3L9PwOJ

Lots of graphs and data points here, for those who appreciate visualizations. www.trumpactiontracker.info

Scrutinize your elected officials based on the truth. Even the ones you vote for. It’s how we participate in a democracy. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...