Jonathan Lee
@beetlebump.bsky.social
in another life, we were arsonists
It’s Neil Young’s birthday and the thin skinned, easily triggered MAGA snowflakes are out in force.
November 13, 2025 at 2:13 AM
It’s Neil Young’s birthday and the thin skinned, easily triggered MAGA snowflakes are out in force.
Getting close to wrapping up Stephen Deusner’s book on Drive-By Truckers, Where the Devil Don’t Stay and am preparing to dive headlong into Cameron Crowe’s memoir, The Uncool. I requested it from my local library roughly a week ago. Much to my surprise, it arrived on Monday.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Bring Your Own Vinyl Night with the debut album from Alvvays.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Bring Your Own Vinyl Night with the debut album from Alvvays.
#NowPlaying
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Bring Your Own Vinyl Night with Erika Wennerstrom’s Sweet Unknown.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Bring Your Own Vinyl Night with Erika Wennerstrom’s Sweet Unknown.
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It’s Bring Your Own Vinyl Night at Carolina Home & Garden.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:31 PM
It’s Bring Your Own Vinyl Night at Carolina Home & Garden.
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If you’re going to complain about the proliferation of misinformation out there and how it’s become increasingly difficult to wade through it for the truth, please don’t contribute to the problem by spreading it. That doesn’t help any, no matter how much you want it to be true.
November 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
If you’re going to complain about the proliferation of misinformation out there and how it’s become increasingly difficult to wade through it for the truth, please don’t contribute to the problem by spreading it. That doesn’t help any, no matter how much you want it to be true.
The great Neil Young turns 80 tomorrow.
To celebrate, we asked 80 artists including Jeff Tweedy, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, Michael Stipe, Open Mike Eagle, Jewel, Tom Morello, Kurt Vile, Allison Russell, Matt Berninger, Perfume Genius, A-Trak, and many more about their favorite Neil song:
To celebrate, we asked 80 artists including Jeff Tweedy, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, Michael Stipe, Open Mike Eagle, Jewel, Tom Morello, Kurt Vile, Allison Russell, Matt Berninger, Perfume Genius, A-Trak, and many more about their favorite Neil song:
80 Artists Pick Their Favorite Neil Young Song
Happy 80th birthday, Neil Young!
stereogum.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
November 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
November 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I saw something yesterday that said if you miss your friend let them know. I did just that a few weeks ago. There was no reply. I have to build up a lot of nerve just to text, email, or call someone because I fear the silence. When I’m ignored it’s only a reminder of just how invisible I am.
November 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I saw something yesterday that said if you miss your friend let them know. I did just that a few weeks ago. There was no reply. I have to build up a lot of nerve just to text, email, or call someone because I fear the silence. When I’m ignored it’s only a reminder of just how invisible I am.
Alphabetically by band name or artists’ last name. Chronologically within that. Reggae/ska/rocksteady is filed separately as are 12” singles & 45s. CDs are filed the same. CD-Rs are filed separately.
We're curious...how do you organize your record collection?
Alphabetically by artist? Chronologically by release date? Biographically by the date you added each record to your collection?
By genre? By album artwork/spine color? Another method we're not even thinking of?
Alphabetically by artist? Chronologically by release date? Biographically by the date you added each record to your collection?
By genre? By album artwork/spine color? Another method we're not even thinking of?
November 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Alphabetically by band name or artists’ last name. Chronologically within that. Reggae/ska/rocksteady is filed separately as are 12” singles & 45s. CDs are filed the same. CD-Rs are filed separately.
A few days ago one of my younger friends asked me if I like Stevie Nicks. I said, “yes.” They said, “I love her & her band.” “You mean Fleetwood Mac?,” I replied. “Yes,” they said.
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variety.com/2025/music/opinion/why-fleetwood-mac-rumours-beloved-by-gen-z-1236569408/
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variety.com/2025/music/opinion/why-fleetwood-mac-rumours-beloved-by-gen-z-1236569408/
Explaining Gen-Z’s Mysterious Infatuation With Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ (Guest Post)
In this guest post, author Alan Light explores Gen-Z's curious love for Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours,' the most-streamed album of the 20th century.
variety.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A few days ago one of my younger friends asked me if I like Stevie Nicks. I said, “yes.” They said, “I love her & her band.” “You mean Fleetwood Mac?,” I replied. “Yes,” they said.
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variety.com/2025/music/opinion/why-fleetwood-mac-rumours-beloved-by-gen-z-1236569408/
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variety.com/2025/music/opinion/why-fleetwood-mac-rumours-beloved-by-gen-z-1236569408/
I’ve been waiting with eager anticipation for this new bookstore/coffee shop to open. They had only a small smattering of books & the coffee was overpriced. It was their soft opening so I’ll give them that. Maybe the shelves aren’t fully stocked. I also didn’t try the coffee. I’ll be back.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I’ve been waiting with eager anticipation for this new bookstore/coffee shop to open. They had only a small smattering of books & the coffee was overpriced. It was their soft opening so I’ll give them that. Maybe the shelves aren’t fully stocked. I also didn’t try the coffee. I’ll be back.
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Albums (& one playlist) I’ve listened to since September 24th. I’m not all that interested in the stats of my listening habits but one thing I have noticed is with streaming I’m less apt to spend more time with new releases, at least at first.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Albums (& one playlist) I’ve listened to since September 24th. I’m not all that interested in the stats of my listening habits but one thing I have noticed is with streaming I’m less apt to spend more time with new releases, at least at first.
#NowPlaying
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November 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Absolutely wonderful interview with @robertplant.com last night on @colbertlateshow.bsky.social.
Pt I
youtu.be/Q3ZfcwnbTB8
Pt I
youtu.be/Q3ZfcwnbTB8
Robert Plant's Dream World: From "The Vikings" To The Folk Songs Of The British Isles
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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November 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Absolutely wonderful interview with @robertplant.com last night on @colbertlateshow.bsky.social.
Pt I
youtu.be/Q3ZfcwnbTB8
Pt I
youtu.be/Q3ZfcwnbTB8
Another person living under a rock unaware of the fact that record stores still exist.
November 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Another person living under a rock unaware of the fact that record stores still exist.
I didn’t see Fust showing up on CBS Saturday Morning’s Saturday Sessions coming but I’m here for it. I also love the keyboard player’s “Florry is numero uno” t-shirt. It warms my heart to know the future of indie/alt country is in such good hands.
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Fust Make TV Debut On 'Saturday Sessions'
We named Fust a Best New Band back in 2023, and everyone else finally caught up this year with the release of their latest album Big Ugly. This morning, the Durham-based indie country-rock band brough...
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November 2, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I didn’t see Fust showing up on CBS Saturday Morning’s Saturday Sessions coming but I’m here for it. I also love the keyboard player’s “Florry is numero uno” t-shirt. It warms my heart to know the future of indie/alt country is in such good hands.
#MusicSky
www.stereogum.com/2328472/fust...
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www.stereogum.com/2328472/fust...
Howl Owl Howl - My Cologne (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Howl Owl Howl
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October 31, 2025 at 1:12 PM
October 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I’m anxious to hear this later today.
Surprise — Katie and Allison Crutchfield's new band with MJ Lenderman and Brad Cook is called Snocaps, and their debut album is out now:
Katie & Allison Crutchfield, MJ Lenderman, & Brad Cook Are Snocaps — Hear Their Surprise Debut Album
We knew something was afoot, we just didn’t know we’d be getting so much of it so quickly.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I’m anxious to hear this later today.
Kiss on prime time TV 49 years ago today was a pretty fucking big deal to 14 year old me. Not to mention I was less than a month away from seeing them at Dorton Arena in Raleigh on the tour in support of Rock n’ Roll Over. My second ever concert & the only time I ever saw them.
youtu.be/nkrzI2JRYxM
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KISS Detroit Rock City Paul Lynde Halloween Special 1976 (Remastered)
YouTube video by Nrtoca99
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October 29, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Kiss on prime time TV 49 years ago today was a pretty fucking big deal to 14 year old me. Not to mention I was less than a month away from seeing them at Dorton Arena in Raleigh on the tour in support of Rock n’ Roll Over. My second ever concert & the only time I ever saw them.
youtu.be/nkrzI2JRYxM
youtu.be/nkrzI2JRYxM
At least one characteristic of being an introvert I mostly don’t relate to. I keep my ringer on silent & let most phone calls go to voicemail. If they don’t leave a message I generally don’t return the call. However, when a friend accidentally called me recently I returned the call.
New Substack post: Why introverts hate phone calls. Check it out and subscribe for more! 👇
Why Introverts Hate Phone Calls
Introverts find phone calls awkward, draining, and hard to escape.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
At least one characteristic of being an introvert I mostly don’t relate to. I keep my ringer on silent & let most phone calls go to voicemail. If they don’t leave a message I generally don’t return the call. However, when a friend accidentally called me recently I returned the call.
This will mean absolutely nothing to anybody because I’m not connected to any friends or relatives on here that knew my Dad but he was born on this day in 1925. He passed away in 1994 at the age of 68. To his right in this photo is his identical twin brother John who died at the age of 48 in 1973.
October 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
This will mean absolutely nothing to anybody because I’m not connected to any friends or relatives on here that knew my Dad but he was born on this day in 1925. He passed away in 1994 at the age of 68. To his right in this photo is his identical twin brother John who died at the age of 48 in 1973.