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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

For the latest in our series Sam Colt and I took a look at The Strokes’ records. Did we get it right or are we way off? Come yell at us in the comments!

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From Is This It to Reality Awaits: Ranking Albums by The Strokes

Volume 19 | Sept. 2026: Sam & I rank The Strokes’ discography.

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mmr @mmr3cords.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

In This Episode You'll Learn ・Why techno became associated with minimalist aesthetics ・How Detroit techno developed from electronic music, funk, disco, and European influences ・Why Chicago's acid-house movement emerged around the Roland TB-303 #Techno #Minimal #Acid youtu.be/XrJXMakXDJM

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Techno Paradox: Minimalist Aesthetics vs. Acid Circuitry

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Keith Harris @usefulnoise.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Look, I'm just trying to live my life here in a way that allows me to avoid hearing the music opinions of guys who spend 90% of their lives listening to podcasts.

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Codify Baseball @codifybaseball.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

JACOB MISIOROWSKI IS COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

At a Minimum. And all the chirping and celebrating after? Fuck that guy.

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I spilled some ink on Jawbreaker’s Dear You album, & the “strong thoughts” people had about it when it came out.

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For The Record- 26.Sept.2026

Some thoughts on dilettantes, orthodoxy, and Dear You.

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AnEarful @anearful.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Julia Jacklin’s The Gem (@4ad.com) sparkles and gives us this week’s A Song For Friday. Also: Meg Lui, Starcleaner Reunion, 7ebra, Corntuth, Jules Reidy, Zeynep Toraman, Weston Olencki with Bascaille and TAK Ensemble, Liths, Sputter Box, and Katherine Young. anearful.substack.com/p/a-song-for...

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A Song For Friday: Julia Jacklin

A sparkling fourth album. Also: Meg Lui, Starcleaner Reunion, 7ebra, Corntuth, Jules Reidy, Zeynep Toraman, Weston Olencki with Bascaille and TAK Ensemble, Liths, Sputter Box, and Katherine Young

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Slumberland Records @slumberlandrecords.com · 28/08/2026

Out now! "1989-1992," a compilation of Velocity Girl's early years, including rare 7"s, b-sides, split singles, a pair of unreleased songs, *the* big hit, and much more, going all the way back to the first SLR release. With extensive liner notes & more! slumberlandrecs.lsnto.me/velocity-gir...

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Velocity Girl "1989-1992"

Velocity Girl "1989-1992" Links. Available on all popular platforms.

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Final: Brewers 5, Phillies 1 For the first time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers have won 100 games. The record: 100-59

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I’m in my Dag Nasty era: open.qobuz.com/track/159950...

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Open Qobuz

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The Onion @theonion.com · 19/09/2026

Dad Shushes Family While Focused On Jumbotron Hat Shuffle theonion.com/dad-shushes-family-whi…

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Wtf? Bucky took ‘em to the house, 54-10

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Andrea Grimes @andreagrimes.com · 17/09/2026

NEW CAT JUST DROPPED

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Tom Ewing @tomewing.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I can't believe that a tournament that began with me moaning about Wilco is going to end up with me voting for Wilco

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Curt Hogg @cyrthogg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

*steps outside* ah yes playoff baseball is near

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Dave Itzkoff @ditzkoff.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This is the best thing yet that @bencollins.bsky.social and @timheidecker.bsky.social have done at the new Onion

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Love hearing Ted Cruz being booed on #collegegameday. The kid’s are alright.

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This is a bad idea on a whole buncha levels. Who greenlit this?!

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

More & more like 1970s Argentina every day; just with more advanced tech.

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The Best Album of 2001 @bestalbumbrackets.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Best Album of 2001 Round 5 (Elite Eight) Match #121 #1 Wilco, YANKEE HOTEL FOXTROT VS. #8 Gillian Welch, TIME (THE REVELATOR) Go here to vote: forms.gle/5Bc5rPazHR2N...

First pic: A low angle photograph, tinted beige-brown, of the two towers of the Marina Complex building in Chicago. It is unsual-lookingin that every level consists of disc or clam-shaped balconies, just hundreds of them stacked on top of each other. Second pic: Gillian Welch, a thin white woman with long brown hair, sits on a table that have cushions on them. (They're calling this a futon in the Bluesky comments but honestly I don't think that's what this is. That looks like storage underneath the cushions.) She is in a red dress covered with white flower shapes. The cushions have a multicolored, striped, kind of plaid pattern on them. The woman looks off to the right with a slight look of puzzlement.

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nanette @nanette.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

today’s @bestalbumbrackets.bsky.social match is between the Strokes and Aaliyah! my plan to annoy Jon was FOILED, but Aaliyah made some great videos—and somehow managed to defy almost all of the fugly fashion trends of 2002 (no cargo pants here!)

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Best Album of 2001: (2) The Strokes – Is This It vs. (15) Aaliyah – Aaliyah

Previous posts:R1: The Strokes, in which Nanette wonders why America hates ass so much and Jon refuses to write about these albums and chooses to mention Slipknot insteadR2: The Strokes, in which J…

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Damon K @dadadrummer.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Those invested in the status quo of the music industry keep telling UMAW we need an economic study to justify our streaming reforms. But if the status quo responded to economic studies, we would already have single-payer healthcare, debt-free higher ed, a renewable power grid…

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MLB @mlbbot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Payton Tolle is an absolute gem 😭

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

1. Drunk at Abi’s 2. Completely Grocery 3. Hitting Birth 4. Sweaty Nipples 5. Dead Moon 6. Crackerbash 7. Crazy 8s 8. Calamity Jane 9. Nero’s Rome 10. M-99

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The Best Album of 2001 @bestalbumbrackets.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Best Album of 2001 Round 3 Match #113 #1 Wilco, YANKEE HOTEL FOXTROT VS. #16 Low, THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE Go here to vote: forms.gle/hcjrg4JCEgny...

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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

One way you know Dolly Parton lived life the right way: I don’t think anyone’s going to get fired for accurately quoting Dolly Parton today.

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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 25/08/2026

[Exit Queen.]

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PadRock @padrock.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Vote Cannibal Ox, they’re such happy little dudes!

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I’m in my Consolidated era: open.qobuz.com/track/145678...

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Open Qobuz

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Rena MJ 🕸️🕯️ @renamj.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Vote FEVER!

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Z. Doom - Official Compact Disc Lover @world0fecho.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

For those outside of the general music ecosystem - If you love a band or artist and want to make their day, buy their music direct on a platform like bandcamp. Doing so typically nets them the same revenue as approx. 3,000 streams (or more). There is tremendous power there.

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Big Stir Records @bigstirrecords.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

With a new album announced for release and up for pre-order now, veteran Northern California indie rockers THE MORNING LINE and Big Stir Recordd bring you the second single to preview the record. “Spellbound,” sees release Aug 28 and is up for pre-order:pre-save now:👇 orcd.co/tml-spellbound 🎸

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