@yewknee There’s only one way to make a Gremlins 3 and it’s in outer space, goddamnit.

I hate going to weddings because I always wake up to a video someone took of me drunk dancing https://t.co/3J25gxllea

I honestly don't know much about Portland, Oregon artist Yung Bae aside from the fact that they've consistently released highly enjoyable disco-y albums. The latest, Bae 5, is no different. Once you've given this one a deep listen (it's also on the streaming platforms), please treat yourself to a dive into the back catalog. There's a ton to enjoy.

ICYMI: @dmstith returns with the premiere of the fantastically vibrant single "Staying Awake" (@YKRecords). https://t.co/zd1x11e2AZ

Just heard a guy say "I got a couple succulents, and they ain't complaining" when asked if he had a green thumb.

88:88 Vinyl Repressing Galaxy Green Color Vinyl On sale today at 5PM CST via @dream_electric https://t.co/8k8YnLayxE https://t.co/ktdICIZzg7

I know nobody wants political content on this account but it's 2:30am and I am awake and putting Marianne Williamson's speech to Twin Peaks music https://t.co/fSjP5wzrnR

Not your ordinary musician is right!

Been a minute since I've posted Friday Videos! That's unheard of! I apologize for missing a few weeks of this but travel and life events pre-empted my ability (and willingness) to post anything. Whoops!

Happy Pride! If you haven't heard the My Fantasy Funeral episodes with Tiffany Minton and Trevor Mikula; carve out some time this weekend to make it happen. Lovely people doing great things for the LGBTQ community here in Nashville.

Have a great weekend, here's some weird distractions from your life:

• Jonathan Frakes Asks You Things - probably ancient now by Internet Time but I can't stop watching this.
• Stupid Lion falls into water FUNNY - the video is amusing but that title... Internet Gold.
• Charlie Nicholas is sitting there thinking... - always love a repetitive Supercut. Thank you Ronaldo.
• when your luther vandross cover band plays too much mario kart - pretty much crushed it here.
• Cat Hides Among Pillows - I died.
• Joe Biden: Curb Your Enthusiasm - plenty of meme's came from the Presidential Dates, this is one of them. Here's another.
• The Jordache Look - I honestly can not tell if this is an actual commercial or an absolutely perfect parody. Either way, the song is fire.

At the end of 2018, my little label released three new songs from DM Stith. They were the first new songs to come from him since his 2016 full-length Pigeonheart. Today, I am happy to report that the first of three additional singles is available to the world. "Staying Awake" is available everywhere now - Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, et al.

Here's some insight on the track direct from DM Stith:

A thesis statement for a new phase of recordings. Written after the end of Sufjan's Age of Adz tour (I toured in his band and opened the shows with my own solo set), worked and reworked for the last 5 years, and finished, finally, with the help of Ben Hillier (rhythm and programming), Paul Wianko (string arrangement), Grey McMurray (guitar) and Shahzad Ismaily (mixing). The song was completed this spring on the Isle of Portland in Dorset where I'd parked myself for a couple weeks of solitude, sea sounds and sporadic torrents of icy hail.

It's a fantastic piece of work that gets more rewarding on each listen. I really can't gush enough about this (and the following two songs over the next month). Give it a listen, save it on your favorite streamer and, by all means, tell a friend.

what beautiful women look like when they hook up with comedians https://t.co/7FhBw9ygxT

.@Twitter gimme a god damn check mark you cowards.

Willingness to look dumb is the most undervalued skill in tech

In this week's @NashvilleScene, I wrote about DRKMTTR in advance of Nameless Fest V. As a kid who grew up with a lot of all ages options in Nashville (The Muse, Next Generation, Indienet), the importance of DRKMTTR can't be understated. https://t.co/tGJcGgDQfo

holy crap who is doing design for cory booker this is a nightmare https://t.co/g8a9wo73GO

some pretty badass designs here. Not your typical design undertaking but what a fantastic idea.

The work of Alec Soth recently came to my attention. His photography portfolio is vast and spans decades. The website isn't a repository of everything he's done but there's no shortage of mesmerizing images to look at. I've gone through every project available and selecting a small handful to share is a difficult task. Fortunately, that means you can just start anywhere and be in for a treat.

Just an observation as an 85% straight person — all the articles & photos I've read & seen for this year's Pride are like, really really good. Above & beyond. Here's an example https://t.co/r3uXuogwhe

Pretty interesting piece over on MEL about the revival of Compact Discs. Well, not so much a revival as they never actually went away. I think at first blush I was inclined to write this off as a silly notion since streaming music is becoming so ubiquitous but I don't really think it's as simple as that.

For one, CD's provide the best clarity and sonic experience. I know we've been taught to think that the warm analog vibes of vinyl are the ultimate experience but that's wrapped up in nostalgia. Technically speaking, CD's are superior. I know this because John Baldwin, my favorite mastering engineer, tells me so. I trust this source.

Secondly, it's a whole lot easier to work with CD's - in every respect. Manufacturing them is quick and affordable. Playing them isn't that hard these days; even with the loss of optical drives on modern laptops there are CD players everywhere. And, perhaps most importantly, buying them is easy. That may sound like an odd attribute to tout but you're rarely going to see a $25 CD these days; unless it's some special edition.

I was a bit surprised when cassettes came back as a cool thing for bands to sell but, at the end of the day, they're affordable tokens that allow fans to support a band. CDs are exactly the same thing but with the added benefit of sounding better (technically speaking, of course) and having a lower barrier to enjoyment.

Streaming music is becoming more and more ubiquitous but I think about the number of people without smart phones, without fancy laptops and with plenty of passion for hearing music; even if it's on an "outdated" format. It feels like leaning so hard into streaming platforms over physical media is coming from a bit of a privileged place.

Maybe the Youth will lead a movement back to CDs back into the mainstream a bit but, on the whole, I think they've always been here.. some of us just stopped paying attention.

Nashville Mixtapes, aka Brandon Spencer, has always had a consistent output of quality mixes. He generally has a show on our local radio station WXNA but has been taking a break for a bit. Fortunately, he hasn't been taking a break from making mixes and has recently released his Summer 2019 Mix.

Don't be fooled by the name "Nashville Mixtapes" - this is a wide range of music, far beyond Nashville. This is "soul, library music, soundtrack scores, folk, psych and more!"