Tomorrow is National Radio Day which, of course, "recognizes the great invention of the radio." So to commemorate here's a playlist of radio-centric and radio-adjacent songs. Aside from the Clash classic I tried to steer clear of overly obvious inclusions, even at the expense of some undeniable bangers. The assembled tracks vary in their respective … Continue reading A “Radio Day” Playlist
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A “Cycle-delic” playlist
This coming April 19th marks the 81st anniversary of "Bicycle Day," recognized as the date of the first intentional acid trip when Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann ingested LSD before riding his bicycle home from his laboratory. The day has become a bit of a holiday in counterculture circles, and the date lines up nicely with … Continue reading A “Cycle-delic” playlist
A “Positive Affirmation” playlist
This past week I was talking with a loved one about the efficacy of "positive affirmations" for self-care and general maintenance of mental health: Do they really work? Aren't they kind of childish? How are you supposed to overcome immanent mental blocks and the realities of daily life in order to "buy in" to this … Continue reading A “Positive Affirmation” playlist
City Scenes: Jeff Rosenstock at Nashville’s Eastside Bowl
With the first three weeks of the Fall semester having faded into the rearview mirror with nary a road bump or pit stop, I figured the coast was clear for a quick getaway. So with a jetsetter whimsy entirely at odds with my actual socioeconomic station I caught a Friday flight from Pittsburgh to Nashville … Continue reading City Scenes: Jeff Rosenstock at Nashville’s Eastside Bowl
A “September Sax” playlist
It’s September, which everyone knows is prime saxophone season. So to mark the month here’s a little playlist to celebrate the sax. Things kick off with an imaginative mash up of The Stranglers and the Dave Brubeck Quartet, go on to sample some contemporary artists, and also include a block of some personal favorites selected … Continue reading A “September Sax” playlist
A “Frank the cat” playlist (plus Spotify links!)
New year, new roommate. Frank is a ticked tabby whom I met in the West End. Shouts out to Animal Advocates for their rescue work and for letting Frank adopt me. To commemorate, I put together a “Frank the Cat” playlist. There’s some of the obvious cat-centric cuts, as well as some potentially glaring omissions … Continue reading A “Frank the cat” playlist (plus Spotify links!)
2022 cycling montage (w/ music!)
To cap off 2022 here’s a montage of cycling videos I shot this year, mostly from this past Fall. The footage includes rides from Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto. Special thanks to Ben McSpadden who wrote and recorded original music for the montage! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP-O1r2aeT0
City Scenes: Jerry’s Records in Squirrel Hill
Jerry’s Records has been on my Pittsburgh to-do list ever since I first arrived in the city many years ago. My personal preferences in urban media spaces tend toward film venues, bookstores, and art galleries. Record stores typically don’t make it on my itinerary. When I was still buying CDs I would make it a … Continue reading City Scenes: Jerry’s Records in Squirrel Hill
A “Canyon Carving” Playlist
A couple of weeks back I was in California for a brief getaway. I hadn’t been in the Los Angeles area (or even on the West coast) in six years, and much has changed in my life during the interval. So this return visit was both a reprieve from my current cloistered existence researching in … Continue reading A “Canyon Carving” Playlist
A “Late Summer Days” playlist
Today is Labor Day, a holiday that commemorates workers’ movements and serves as a reference point for when it is fashionable to wear white clothing. The date is also considered the unofficial end of summer. This summer flew by. Aside from a couple of quick excursions I stayed local, having one of my most Pittsburgh … Continue reading A “Late Summer Days” playlist