Ethan Beck @ethanbeck2003.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Also found Sturgill's latest stifling and silly, an unwelcome pivot from the tender first Johnny Blue Skies project, but happy it means we get to read Chris on it: 130
Reposted by Ethan BeckBen Phillips @benphillips76.bsky.social · 17/02/2026I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is 303216767673
Reposted by Ethan BeckZach Schonfeld @zachschonfeld.bsky.social · 13/02/2026I'm looking to interview some non-American musicians or bands who've decided not to tour in the U.S. this year because of ICE. Please hit my DMs if you are willing to chat about this decision. 48975
Ethan Beck @ethanbeck2003.bsky.social · 13/02/2026In writing about J. Cole's Truck Sale Tour stop in DC, I heard from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's team that his favorite Cole songs include Wet Dreamz and Ville Mentality. I also spoke to Ciera Lindsey, who drove around with Cole listening to his new album. For @washingtonpost.com: wapo.st/4kKtrULwapo.stWhy rap megastar J. Cole is trying to sell CDs out of his trunkFor his self-proclaimed final album, the North Carolina rapper showed up at Howard University as part of his Trunk Sale Tour. 010
Reposted by Ethan BeckLeor Galil @imleor.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Support the staffers who were laid off todaygofundme.comDonate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel SiegelOn Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund 099
Reposted by Ethan BeckChris Richards @chrisrichards.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Graceless pivot to survival: I’m launching THE FUTURE IS OURS TO MAKE A music newsletter of reccos, rants, illumination, shade, endangered forms (concert/album reviews, human interviews), formless dangers (trash talk, love lore, bespoke illos) — an expansion of my work as your critic + co-listener 314133
Reposted by Ethan BeckChris Richards @chrisrichards.bsky.social · 04/02/2026I’ve been laid off by The Washington Post Serving as this newspaper’s pop music critic for the past 16-plus years has been my privilege, my joy Endless solidarity to my righteous colleagues, endless gratitude to our faithful readers 5568186
Reposted by Ethan BeckScott Nover @scottnover.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Today Show host Savannah Guthrie’s mom is missing, treated as a crime, police say w/ @ethanbeck2003.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...washingtonpost.comToday Show host Savannah Guthrie’s mom is missing, treated as a crime, police sayThe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie’s home is being treated as a crime scene, according to local law enforcement. She was last seen on Jan. 31. 054
Ethan Beck @ethanbeck2003.bsky.social · 23/01/2026I profiled Nate Ruess, who was briefly a major popstar as the frontman for Fun. before leaving the music industry entirely. He's returned with his earlier indie pop group The Format, who put out their first album in 20 years today. For @washingtonpost.com: wapo.st/45s9sUrwapo.stNate Ruess set the pop music world on fire. Then he walked away.In the 2010s, Ruess wrote megahits like “We Are Young.” More than a decade later, the erstwhile fun. front man is returning to the spotlight with the Format. 040
Ethan Beck @ethanbeck2003.bsky.social · 19/01/2026I wrote an obituary for fashion giant Valentino Garavani today at @washingtonpost.com: www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...washingtonpost.comFashion giant Valentino Garavani, who dressed Hollywood and royalty, dies at 93Valentino dressed movie stars and first ladies while building his brand. 010
Ethan Beck @ethanbeck2003.bsky.social · 15/01/2026I wrote this piece for Public Source about what it means that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and City Paper are gone, along with where you can find news in the Burgh: 010
Ethan Beck @ethanbeck2003.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists are sharing a petition for readers to support potential next moves: different ownership of the Post-Gazette, a new daily news publication in Pittsburgh, restarting Pittsburgh Union Progress, their strike publication: actionnetwork.org/forms/pledgi...actionnetwork.orgPledging to support Pittsburgh journalism beyond the BlocksI think workers should be treated with dignity and respect. I know Pittsburgh deserves quality journalism. That's why I'm joining members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh and signing this pledge t... 010
Reposted by Ethan BeckHarrison Smith @harrisondsmith.bsky.social · 31/12/2025On A1 today: Our obit for gospel star Richard Smallwood, whose song “Total Praise” became a church choir staple and was covered by Stevie Wonder and Destiny’s Child. By @ethanbeck2003.bsky.social 🎁🔗 wapo.st/4q11s5d 051
Reposted by Ethan BeckJonathan L. Fischer @jonfischer.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Our Richard Smallwood obituary. www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...washingtonpost.comRichard Smallwood, a soaring voice in gospel music, dies at 77He became one of the country’s biggest names in gospel, with songs that were covered by Destiny’s Child, Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder. 012
