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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Today's Premium edition of TALES OF LOHR gives a spin to RENT MONEY, the new LP by throwback rock-n-roller Pokey LaFarge. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: POKEY LAFARGE’S “RENT MONEY”

Throwing it back real cool-like

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today's TALES OF LOHR shares my thoughts on IS THIS IT, the new book on the singular career and music of The Strokes by Steven Hyden. Plus, "Factory Roll Call" stays on the Beat, with a look at poet / Screen Test star Peter Orlovsky. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: STEVEN HYDEN’S “IS THIS IT”

“The Never-Ending Rise and Fall of The Strokes (And Rock ‘N’ Roll)”; plus, “Factory Roll Call” is on the Pete(r) beat

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today's TALES OF LOHR kicks off Spooky Season with a look at PRELUDE, a fascinating silent chiller short from 1927. Plus, "One From the Vault" offers another spin of THE WHITE ALBUM (Joan Didion's, that is...). mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: “PRELUDE”

A silent Spooky Season appetizer; plus, “One From the Vault” paints it “White”

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Today's Premium edition of TALES OF LOHR features my first-ever social media platform review, as I look at the online oasis of artistic oddities known as Composition New York. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: “COMPOSITION NEW YORK”

A Meta-abetted oasis of online artistic oddity

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 24/09/2026

Never been to the opera before? Now’s your chance. We’re giving away 70,000 free tickets to the @metopera at the iconic Lincoln Center. Go to on.nyc.gov/opera to enter the lottery. There’s not a bad seat in the house.

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today's special Audio Edition of TALES OF LOHR welcomes my brother Darren back to the broadcast, as we share our thoughts on our recent visit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum! mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR AUDIO EDITION: ROCK ENCORE WITH DARREN

A special guest returns to discuss the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Highlights from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today's TALES OF LOHR features a 10th anniversary tribute to Antonio Campos' biopic CHRISTINE, a tragic true story with overwhelming personal meaning. Plus, "One From the Vault" gets its mind read at Pittsburgh's magic-only theater. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: “CHRISTINE” (2016)

A ten-year tribute to an imperiled chronicle of depression; plus, “One From the Vault” reads my mind

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It’s a TIMELESS Premium edition of TALES OF LOHR, as I listen to the new compilation of previously unheard “Vault” recordings from the one and only Prince. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: PRINCE’S “TIMELESS”

New sounds from a much-missed legend

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Jack Haven is a vital part of one of this year’s best films. And they’re in need of some help. The film industry, man… www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqB5...

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Are You Casting?

YouTube video by Jack Haven

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today's TALES OF LOHR looks at THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER, a period whodunit that introduced me to the cinematic world of Kiyoshi Kurosawa. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: “THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER”

My first Kiyoshi Kurosawa...will it be my only?; plus, “Factory Roll Call” dallies with Daniela

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It's "If You Dig..." day at TALES OF LOHR! This time out, we're hailing Patricia Brennan, the acclaimed vibraphonist / composer carrying the iconoclastic torch of jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: IF YOU DIG DOROTHY ASHBY...

A contemporary jazz mistress on the cutting edge of her instrument; plus, “One From the Vault” says goodbye to all that

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We're thinking about being alive, and about "Being Alive," in today's Premium edition of TALES OF LOHR, with my review of Richard Schoch's singular self-help arts book HOW SONDHEIM CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: RICHARD SCHOCH’S “HOW SONDHEIM CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE”

A tool for Putting It Together

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Before the day is out, a book recommendation. Arguably the definitive single-volume account of the day itself. Sprawling, wrenching, and well worth the effort.

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today's very special TALES OF LOHR is by the request of a Premium subscriber...for whom I am sharing some thoughts on legendary Romantic composer / proto-rock icon Franz Liszt. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: WE’RE MAKING A LISZT

By subscriber request, a consideration of a Romantic keyboard warrior

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today's TALES OF LOHR reviews BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL, David Kittredge's documentary on the making, maligning, and legacy of 1977's EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC. Plus, "One From the Vault" marks milestones of fame and friendship at my first-ever panel appearance. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: “BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL”

Requiem for a heresy; plus, “One From the Vault” Pops onto the red carpet

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Stephen Volk is a gifted, prolific writer whose work encompasses film, television, and prose fiction. Fans of horror in particular will be intrigued to find out what he's got going on. Visit his website for all the latest! www.stephenvolk.net

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STEPHEN VOLK

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

When you longer believe the Great Man Theory... ...what do you do with a biopic of a Great Man? Find out in today's Premium edition of TALES OF LOHR, where I revisit Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning 2012 historical drama LINCOLN! mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: “LINCOLN”

A post-Great Man Theory me revisits a Great Man biopic

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Christian J. Meesey (aka MEESIMO) is an amazingly gifted comics artist and caricaturist. Check out his Linktree to find all the places online where you can enjoy and support his work! linktr.ee/meesimo?fbcl...

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Meesimo | Linktree

Linktree. Make your link do more.

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

MY WEEKEND LEISURE LIST I'M READING: Noel Perrin, GIVING UP THE GUN: JAPAN'S REVERSION TO THE SWORD, 1543-1879 I'M LISTENING TO: Ana Roxanne, POEM 1 I'M SEEING: BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL What are YOU seeing / hearing / reading this weekend? Share in the comments below!

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Today's TALES OF LOHR savors the massive minimalism of MUSIC IN CONTINUOUS MOTION, the latest solo album from guitarist / composer Bill Orcutt. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: BILL ORCUTT’S “MUSIC IN CONTINUOUS MOTION”

Massive minimalism; plus, “Factory Roll Call” twists with Rosenquist

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The latest edition of LIVING BLUES features my reviews of the latest albums from Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Fusion Band, Anne Harris, and JP Soars! livingblues.com

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Living Blues Magazine

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

If Todd Alcott is calling Casper Kelly's BUDDY a "staggering masterpiece," attention, one may assume, must be paid. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ban...

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Today's TALES OF LOHR looks at TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA, the latest feature from breakout indie filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: “TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA”

Jane Schoenbrun shows us where their movies come from; plus, “One From the Vault” visits the Geto

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

If books and pastries aren’t the answer, then are we really asking the right questions?

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Today’s Premium edition of TALES OF LOHR sets sail aboard ROSE OF NEVADA, the latest mind-bending feature from one of the first filmmakers I ever wrote about for this newsletter. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: “ROSE OF NEVADA”

A return to the ineffable world of Mark Jenkin

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Today's TALES OF LOHR goes UP YOUR ASS, with a look at the notorious play by would-be Warholian assassin Valerie Solanas. Plus, "Factory Roll Call" examines the tricky relationship between Warhol and one of his most famous portrait subjects. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: VALERIE SOLANAS’ “UP YOUR ASS”

“Or, From the Cradle to the Boat, or The Big Suck, or Up From the Slime”; plus, a First Lady “Factory Roll Call”

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Enough said. RIP to one of a kind.

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

TALES OF LOHR UPDATE My brother Darren will once again be joining me for the newsletter's monthly Audio Edition this September! Keep an ear out for his return to TALES OF LOHR on Thursday, September 24! mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: HE AIN'T HEAVY...

A very special guest joins the Audio Edition for the first time

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

And we now have dates for the NYC Winter Jazzfest...

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Today's TALES OF LOHR creeps up on Cecelia Condit's bizarre and fascinating feminist horror short POSSIBLY IN MICHIGAN. Plus, "One From the Vault" pays tribute to ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, who I saw at my first-ever rock concert in 1994. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: “POSSIBLY IN MICHIGAN”

Feminist analog horror in the raw; plus, “One From the Vault” pays tribute to a real Rube

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Today's Premium edition of TALES OF LOHR reviews a modern classic of music writing: Michael Azerrad's '80s indie history OUR BAND COULD BE YOUR LIFE. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: MICHAEL AZERRAD’S “OUR BAND COULD BE YOUR LIFE”

“Scenes From the American Indie Underground 1981-1991”

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Sitting on a corn flake @grrlscientist.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

any book worth banning is a book worth reading

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

MY WEEKEND LEISURE LIST I'M LISTENING TO: Connie Converse, HOW SAD, HOW LOVELY What are YOU hearing / seeing / reading this weekend? Share in the comments below!

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Have you ever walked out of a movie? I haven't. But there were five times when I came REAL close. Find out what those movies were, what made me want to leave, and why I stayed, in the latest Audio Edition of TALES OF LOHR! mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: (NOT) WALKIN’ IN L.A. AND PA

An Audio Edition reminiscence of the five times I came SO CLOSE...

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

He drove the rhythm at the first rock concert I ever saw. RIP to ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, gone today at the age of 77.

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Today's TALES OF LOHR spins ALL IN NOW, the new album by DOGSTAR, featuring bassist Keanu Reeves. Plus, "One From the Vault" joins a panel at the 2014 Atlanta Film Festival. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: DOGSTAR'S "ALL IN NOW"

A bit more than vanity; plus, "One From the Vault" visits a peachy fest

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Today's Premium edition of TALES OF LOHR takes a much-needed breather with SOUND OF THE CITY, a new audio art installation by avant-garde creator Hprizm, now at Pittsburgh's Wood Street Galleries... mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: HPRIZM'S "SOUND OF THE CITY" AT WOOD STREET GALLERIES

A pause that refreshed when so little else has

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

MY WEEKEND LEISURE LIST I’M READING: Michael Azerrad, OUR BAND COULD BE YOUR LIFE: SCENES FROM THE AMERICAN INDIE UNDERGROUND 1981-1991 I’M LISTENING TO: Mission of Burma, SIGNALS, CALLS, AND MARCHES I’M SEEING: ROSE OF NEVADA

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The latest edition of BOOKMARKS is now available online to digital subscribers! This fall kickoff issue includes my Spooky Season look at novels and non-fiction volumes featuring favorite cryptids! www.bookmarksmagazine.com

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Bookmarks Magazine | Your Guide to the Best Books

Welcome to Bookmarks magazine. Discover expert book reviews, hand-picked reading guides, author interviews, book group profiles, and literary awards for avid readers.

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Today's TALES OF LOHR takes aim at TARGETS, the fascinating, sadly timely 1968 feature debut of director Peter Bodganovich. Plus, "Factory Roll Call" offers a taste of chef, activist, and early Warhol Screen Test star Sophronus Mundy. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: "TARGETS"

Reclaiming the nightmare; plus, "Factory Roll Call" gets Mundy on a Thursday

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Mondays always feel a little weird. Let's make it weirder with a TALES OF LOHR listen to the sophomore LP from viral-sensation Québécois avant-garde rock duo Angine de Poitrine. mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: "ANGINE DE POITRINE, VOL.II"

Rock music sure can get a little wacky; plus, "One From the Vault" stays wackier still

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Matt R. Lohr @mattrlohr.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Set up your Premium subscription to TALES OF LOHR by the end of tomorrow, and you'll get my FREE Rock and Roll Hall of Fame playlist...276 tracks for almost 18 hours of music! mattrlohr.substack.com/p/tales-of-l...

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TALES OF LOHR: JOHN LINGAN'S "BACKBEATS"

"A History of Rock and Roll in Fifteen Drummers"

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