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posted December 1, 2020 #

Oh heck yes. My bandcamp wishlist is going to grow exponentially now. https://t.co/tkAZEcTWAP

Isaac Asimov on the 'Cult of Ignorance'

posted December 1, 2020 #

from 1980 to 2020; the quote is powerful and apt. There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge”.

posted December 1, 2020 #

@yewknee The She-Nanigans were a big hit after the lead singer, Nan “ the Nantucket golden girl,” started singing every song in pig latin. Which at the time, was the height of post WWII hi jinx. Coincidentally The ironically named Barritone group called “The Hi Jinx” were a flop.

The Downward Spiral (expanded Live DVD)

posted November 30, 2020 #

Thanks to the YouTube algorithm, I recently became aware of this Nine Inch Nails Downward Spiral Live "DVD". It's not officially sanctioned by the band and I've no idea how long it will stick around but it's an incredibly impressive compilation of mixed live footage and live audio to recreate The Downward Spiral and pretty much all of the b-sides from around that era.

There's also a Broken DVD, Pretty Hate Machine DVD, The Fragile DVD, Year Zero DVD and other massive compilations like every live cover.

I realize this is niche content but what is the Internet if not niche content?

posted November 26, 2020 #

New York City, 1959 by US photographer Vivian Maier #womensart https://t.co/TnjE5SUN0C

posted November 26, 2020 #

sometimes instead of doing my job I listen to Dance Yrself Clean and pretend I’m pressing buttons in a space ship https://t.co/hqys8ZXv2Z

The Alex Winter Interview - San Dimas Today

posted November 25, 2020 #

I help produce the Bill and Ted podcast San Dimas Today. For the first two seasons, my role was largely technical - helping them get episodes out into the world, making artwork, helping promote. They booked the guests and drove the topics.

With Season 3 - the first to be released in a world where a third Bill & Ted movie exists - they still drive the narrative but I stepped up my role with trying to book guests. I helped book Jonathan Leahy, the music producer on the third film, I managed to snag a long chat with William Sadler - the actor that plays Death - and I'm happy to report that, today, we launched an episode with Alex Winter.
It's a short conversation as Mr. Winter's time is hard to come by but they were able to talk about the history of the Bill & Ted films, the decade long development process of Face the Music and his upcoming Zappa documentary. It's a nice conversation.

Is it a humblebrag to be simply proud of something you helped do? Maybe. Either way, I am proud that I was able to land these interviews and help shepherd conversations around a topic that everyone involved is very passionate about.

There's still a bit more on the way. I hope you enjoy it.

posted November 24, 2020 #

Once upon a time, while perusing the crevices of a crusty New York mom-n'-pop video store, legendary VHS collector Matt Desiderio stumbled upon an extraordinary treasure – a human-sized anthropomorphic home video mascot, known forevermore as Tape Man. https://t.co/rcR6nt7KpB

Frank LoCrasto - Sandbar

posted November 23, 2020 #

a soundtrack to a 2012 film by one of my faves. the one available track is top notch.

posted November 23, 2020 #

Americana UK's Martin Johnson discusses the future of the pedal steel guitar, krautrock and Coin Collecting with @spencercullumjr https://t.co/NnFn7kqUpD

posted November 23, 2020 #

This undead Benghazi t-shirt catalogue model nailing the dismount so impeccably on something that en masse is so hallucinatory, cringeworthy, infuriating and comically sublime, has to be commended. Additionally, kudos on recouping those Trump campaign donations so quickly, Mark. https://t.co/OOhGydM4WG

posted November 22, 2020 #

every tweet in this thread is an episode of a show https://t.co/tGRzH9FPMd

Bandcamp Live

posted November 19, 2020 #

wonderful new feature from Bandcamp.

Tower Defense - In The City

posted November 19, 2020 #

Last week, yk records released the debut from Spencer Cullum's Coin Collection and this week I'm happy to announce the release of the second full-length LP from Tower Defense, In The City. Vibe wise the two records could not be more different but I'm hopeful that's a good thing.
The band makes absolutely bombastic rock n' roll with their double bass configuration but it's absolutely laden with harmonies and, on the second record especially, there's a ton of fun injected into the songs. I'm biased but it's absolutely delightful.

You can grab the digital or limited edition purple LP on Bandcamp, stream it on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music or wherever else. It's 23 minutes of good time.

posted November 19, 2020 #

TD LP 2 is out today! We are so appreciative of the amazing contributions from @battletapes @audiosiege @bansmythe and especially for the continued support of @yewknee and @records_yk! Get your hands &/or your ears on it wherever loud sounds are served! https://t.co/l4Q4e0I3xz
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