Some more pics of Strong Songs Live, courtesy MirifotoPDX:

Strong Songs Live was unbelievable. I am thrilled, and still recovering. THANK YOU to everyone who came out, and who tuned in to the stream. I’m already planning the next one, haha. Here are some early video stills, shot by Kevin Jardin:

Strong Songs Live was unbelievable. I am thrilled, and still recovering. THANK YOU to everyone who came out, and who tuned in to the stream. I’m already planning the next one, haha. Here are some early video stills, shot by Kevin Jardin:

Two Days!!!

Two Days!!!

For those thinking about Bonnie Tyler today: One of the best episodes of the @kirkhamilton.com podcast "Strong Songs" goes deep on "Total Eclipse of the Heart", including the fun fact that it was originally intended for a musical about *vampires* strongsongspodcast.com/blogs/episod...

The game industry is so fucking back

Streaming Rhythm Heaven Groove on the Triple Click YouTube, come hang out! youtube.com/live/RTGPnzx...

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We've added a livestream to Strong Songs Live! If you can't make it in person, you can buy a stream ticket and watch along, or watch the archive afterward. Tickets here:

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For @aftermath.site, I reviewed the Steam Machine. It costs $1049 base. It is beautifully designed. It might be one of the most important computers ever made, launched at the worst time imaginable. aftermath.site/steam-machin...

The newest episode of Strong Songs is about “Mamma Mia” by ABBA, and is out in the main feed now! It was very fun to make, I learned a lot, and I hope you all enjoy it. 🎶

The newest episode of Strong Songs is about “Mamma Mia” by ABBA, and is out in the main feed now! It was very fun to make, I learned a lot, and I hope you all enjoy it. 🎶

I've never entered Strong Songs for a podcast award like the Signal Awards or the Webbys - it's so expensive to enter, and it just kinda seems like a racket/not worth it. Does anyone have experience with them? Am I wrong, should I think about entering one of these years?

“Jazz is about what happens between the notes.“ Really? Really?!!! I beg to differ. I’ve been listening to Jazz for over 50 years now, and I’m telling you, no kidding, the notes are my favorite part.

Announcing: The 1st Annual EGOTYs The Earliest Game of the Year Awards June 12 on Patreon.com/PostGames June 15 on all podcast feeds Subscribe for free now and get the show as soon as it's live! pod.link/1815131711

We're still live raising money for abortion access for the Brigid Alliance and now we're joined by Strong Songs' own @kirkhamilton.com www.twitch.tv/rangedtouch

I'll be on the Ranged Touch stream in 20 minutes, where apparently we'll be talking about Indiana sports. And Dark Souls 3! Come watch, and donate for a good cause! www.twitch.tv/rangedtouch

I will be on this stream tomorrow at 11AM! You should tune in!

Is God of War: Laufey jazz?

I made a video version of my tribute to Sonny Rollins, with a little "St. Thomas" at the top. Hope you dig it! 🎷🐐

I wrote about Sonny Rollins - a huge influence on me as a saxophonist, and a man whose creative philosophies I'll forever be trying to understand and emulate.

When Kirk and I worked together at Kotaku, we bonded over a mutual love of jazz and especially Sonny Rollins. So glad he wrote this beautiful appreciation.

I wrote about Sonny Rollins - a huge influence on me as a saxophonist, and a man whose creative philosophies I'll forever be trying to understand and emulate.

Sonny Rollins makes me so unbelievably happy. 95 years of a beautiful, unflinchingly creative life. Sad to see him leave this form of existence but so grateful that I get to live the rest of my life with what he left us.

No other player had a bigger impact on me, as a musician and as an artist. I am so grateful to him. RIP Sonny Rollins, the colossus.

Every tribute is a translation. Ahead of the Miles Davis centennial, I wrote about a blazing show (or a few of them) in West Peabody, Massachusetts, and some traces left behind.

The new episode of Strong Songs returns to Miles Davis's 1959 jazz masterpiece KIND OF BLUE. 🎶🎺 I focused on three solos: Wynton Kelly's piano solo on "Freddie Freeloader," and Trane and Cannonball's tenor/alto sax solos on "Flamenco Sketches." I hope you dig it - as always, thanks for listening!

The new episode of Strong Songs returns to Miles Davis's 1959 jazz masterpiece KIND OF BLUE. 🎶🎺 I focused on three solos: Wynton Kelly's piano solo on "Freddie Freeloader," and Trane and Cannonball's tenor/alto sax solos on "Flamenco Sketches." I hope you dig it - as always, thanks for listening!

I wrote about Mixtape, I game I liked and then began to have increasingly complex feelings about:

dude triads are so cool. major, minor, diminished, doesn't matter. Put em over a different note and they become a different chord. I mean is there anything they can't do??? triads, man, I'm tellin you

The newest episode of Strong Songs is about Megadeth's "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due." 🎸🤘🏼🎶 This episode was a blast to make - it gave me a new appreciation for Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman, and for how well they complemented one another. Hope you dig it, thanks for listening!

The newest episode of Strong Songs is about Megadeth's "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due." 🎸🤘🏼🎶 This episode was a blast to make - it gave me a new appreciation for Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman, and for how well they complemented one another. Hope you dig it, thanks for listening!

The newest Strong Songs is about Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides, Now” - an incredible song that has only grown more meaningful with time. I'm very proud of this episode, and I hope you enjoy it. If you do, consider spreading the word, and/or joining the Patreon! Happy listening, y'all - 🎶

The newest Strong Songs is about Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides, Now” - an incredible song that has only grown more meaningful with time. I'm very proud of this episode, and I hope you enjoy it. If you do, consider spreading the word, and/or joining the Patreon! Happy listening, y'all - 🎶

this morning anya taylor-joy was hit with a question that has never been asked before in the history of the universe

This bit in the From Russia With Love game made me laugh out loud. You've got a fairly grounded, low key fight based on the one in the movie, then the most video game looking fucker of all time slides into frame.

you could be watching this right now

I hope Capcom never stops using the flashlight-to-shoulder reload animation

Me [over party music]: I really did only have an iced coffee that whole day Bella Hadid: That’s crazy

I wrote about how *where* people made a thing can matter almost as much as how, especially in this age of faceless, placeless AI:

The newest episode of Strong Songs is about “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie — a one-night collaboration in Montreaux that resulted in an unusual, occasionally awkward, and ultimately triumphant song. I’m really happy with this episode and I hope you enjoy it! 🎶

I wrote about how *where* people made a thing can matter almost as much as how, especially in this age of faceless, placeless AI:

This episode of Strong Songs podcast by @kirkhamilton.com is a glorious and gorgeous tribute to an iconic 80s classic. I never realised there was a saxophone 🎷 in Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie! Give this a listen with your best headphones on strongsongspodcast.com/blogs/episod...

The newest episode of Strong Songs is about “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie — a one-night collaboration in Montreaux that resulted in an unusual, occasionally awkward, and ultimately triumphant song. I’m really happy with this episode and I hope you enjoy it! 🎶

i talked to the lead designer for Seance of Blake Manor, one of my favorite mystery games of last year. it's not as brain-destroying as something like Blue Prince and that's very much by design. you can walk away and come back to it, for example www.mothership.blog/seance-of-bl...

STRONG SONGS LIVE! 🎶 THIS SUMMER IN PORTLAND!! 🌹GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!! 🎶 🎟️ Saturday, July 11, at the Alberta Rose Theatre. A full band playing a mix of original music and Strong Covers. A musical journey filled with singing, learning, storytelling, and sax solos. It's gonna be so good aaaaa