Tag: music

• melancholy words from a melancholy song

  Dec 21

  This one’s going to require some context. Earlier this week I went to a 1994-themed writing event where among the prompts was one by the esteemed Nicole Haroutunian. The prompt… more ›

• An Agnostic on Xmas Eve: Notes on Low’s “Christmas”

  Aug 3

  Recently, the 33 1/3 series held an open call for proposals. I submitted one for Low’s Christmas. It was not selected. So, since this is unlikely to appear anywhere else,… more ›

• Films About Bands

  Jul 29

  I drove out to Montclair this week to see a screening of the documentary We Were Famous, You Don’t Remember: The Embarrassment. Full disclosure: I’m not entirely objective on this… more ›

• Live Music, etc.

  Apr 6

  I’ve been to see live music twice in the last week. (Claire Rousay and FUJI||||||||||TA tonight at National Sawdust; Powers/Rolin Duo at Union Pool last Friday.) I ran into my… more ›

• Irish doom-folk? Yes, please.

  Feb 3

  I’ve known Ned Raggett through music writing circles for many years now, and I’ve found his Patreon to be an invaluable source for new music recommendations. Today was (and still… more ›