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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

I'm proud of this one — the lyrics, the music, the arrangement, the production. Heck, I'm even proud of the lyric video. The single drops October 11, but you can sing along with this earworm early!

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Let’s go, Skokie! And you can livestream the show from anywhere if you’re not in the Chicago area!

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The Dangling Participles @thedangps.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Thanks for playing our new single “She Will Rise,” @belterradio.bsky.social

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Austin is on Substack now! Check out his writing!

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Check out my song "Deep Cuts & B-Sides" and read Part 1 of my Father's Day reflection, "On Raising a Songwriting Daughter."

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Deep Cuts & B-Sides

Father's Day Feature | On raising a songwriting daughter (Part 1)

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

As audiences who have heard me perform this song live well know, two of the inspirations for the song include David Bowie and John Lewis. But, believe it or not, the song started with NBA coach and former player JJ Redick. Yes, really. Read to find out how!

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Where It Gets Exciting

An Origin Story

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I've long desired a forum for sharing my music, lyrics, and other creative writing outside of just @thedangps.bsky.social accounts, and away from the algorithm-driven rat race. Hence, substack: - Video posts of brand new songs - "Origin Stories" for my songs - Reflections on songwriting

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My Substack

Musings | Music | Lyrics | Creative Writing

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

This is frightening beyond belief. An international doctoral student, legally studying in the US with a student visa, is kidnapped off the street by unmarked officers, saying they're the "police." Her only reported offense is co-authoring a pro-Pɑlestiniɑn op ed piece.

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Video shows Tufts graduate student grabbed off the street by federal immigration officials

Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish national with a valid student visa, was arrested Tuesday on her way to meet up with friends to break her Ramadan fast, her lawyer said.

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

My daughter, Anara Pearl (linktr.ee/anarapearlmu...) was a finalist in last week's Lansing Has Talent competition. She was unable to compete in live competitions for the Final Round, due to family travels, but she recorded a cover of Laufey's "From the Start" just for fun!

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Cover of "From the Start" by Laufey

YouTube video by Anara Pearl Music

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Quick photo from my short solo set at the Mennonite Arts Weekend in Cincinnati, where (@thedangps.bsky.social) The Dangling Participles were the featured musicians.

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Tamiko and I had such a blast at Folk Alliance Region Midwest last October. Sorry so slow in getting video out! #folk #thedangps #thedanglingparticiples #livemusic #cornet #acousticduo #music #musicsky #musiciansky #folkmusic #FARM2024

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Sunrise in East Lansing. New semester = early mornings at the office at MSU.

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Looking forward to this Dang Ps Duo & Daughters show in Ann Arbor this Friday: www.nstarlounge.com/events/hhdan... Sneak peak from our rehearsal this week:

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The Dangling Participles @thedangps.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

The Dang Ps duo of Tamiko and Austin (austinkaufmann.bsky.social) perform "Time to Untangle" with the help of Anara Pearl (linktr.ee/anarapearlmusic) and Mori Rothhorn. Come hear it LIVE this Friday, 1/17/25, at 5:30pm North Star Lounge, in Ann Arbor! www.nstarlounge.com/events/hhdan...

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Time to Untangle — The Dangling Participles Duo wsgs Anara Pearl & Mori Rothhorn

YouTube video by The Dangling Participles

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Merry Christmas, you filthy animals!

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Proud of how much my daughter Anara Pearl has grown musically in the past year! From her first open mics to 10+ paid gigs… and still only 11 years old. (Writes better songs than I did at 19!) linktr.ee/anarapearlmu...

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

This Michigan Music starter pack will skew towards the indie folk, singer-songwriter, and Americana genres. If you fit the bill, let me know if you’re interested! (Also included: venues, bookers, etc.) #michigan #music #indiefolk #folk #bands #michiganmusic #Americana go.bsky.app/MGghVRm

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

What a great listening audience at Harbor Light! Damn fine beer, too!

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Congratulations to my sister Britt, whose book “Midlife Calculus” earned a spot on Scientific American’s 2024 Recommendation List!

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Kind words of praise from a curator of music and musicians is just the best! Thanks, @stevefindley.bsky.social ! The opportunity to perform and build confidence step by step at the Coffeehouse at All Saints has been very formative for Anara! (linktr.ee/anarapearlmu...). Thanks for all you do!

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anarapearlmusic | Instagram | Linktree

Anara Pearl is a singer-songwriter from Michigan

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Spent a little time doing a little audio/video recording today. Here’s a quick timelapse of me setting up shop! #musicsky #music #musiciansky

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Question for #musiciansky, particularly for musicians/songwriters who are in bands: When you have good songs that don’t really fit with your band’s vibe/brand/audience, what do you do? #singersongwriter #music #musician #musicsky

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Hey, y'all! @thedangps.bsky.social album turned two this week! If you're into supporting indie musicians, tomorrow is #bandcampfriday, where 100% of proceeds go directly to the artists! thedanglingparticiples.bandcamp.com/album/one-mo...

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One More Drop, by The Dangling Participles

12 track album

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

List of descriptors/likes for the algo: Michigan Lansing Music Musician Bands Singer-songwriters Indie Folk Americana Music Live Music Music Theory Guitar Concert Venues Songwriting The Dangling Participles Progressive Language Teaching Educational Technology Camping & Biking Community Building

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The Dangling Participles @thedangps.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Written following the March on Washington in 2017, "Widen the Circle" voices concern about the tough issue of immigration policy. #musiciansky #musicsky #indiemusic #indiefolk #americanamusic #michiganmusic

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Widen the Circle

The Dangling Participles · One More Drop · Song · 2022

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The Dangling Participles @thedangps.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Sadly, the last two verses of this song feel just as relevant as the did when I wrote it in 2016 after a different election. #resist #musicsky #musiciansky

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Make Things Great Again

The Dangling Participles · Present · Song · 2018

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The Dangling Participles @thedangps.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

New(ish) song "Deep Cuts & B-Sides" (by Austin Kaufmann) was just posted to The Dang Ps YouTube Channel. About Austin's daughter, Anara Pearl: www.youtube.com/@AnaraPearlM... #musiciansky #musicsky #livemusic #indiefolk #folkmusic #michiganmusic #fatherdaughter

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"Deep Cuts & B-Sides" by Austin Kaufmann

YouTube video by The Dangling Participles

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Austin Kaufmann @austinkaufmann.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Brené Brown posted about #microdosinghope and inspired a new song! If we can find just a little hope, I swear it can be an antidote There’s no vast reserve, No big supply. But there’s enough to just get by And little bits of hoping Are enough to keep me floatin’ I. AM. MICRO. DOSING. HOPE!

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The Dangling Participles @thedangps.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Hey, BlueSky! 🎺 The Dangling Participles 🎸 aka "The Dang Ps," have opened up a BlueSky account... you know, just in case! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ #musiciansky #indiefolk #michiganmusic #michigan #midwestmusic #singersongwriter #songwriting @austinkaufmann.bsky.social

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