Chris Forsyth
@chrisforsyth.bsky.social
guitar anti-hero
BASIC / Algorithm Free / Solar Motel
"This Is BASIC" out now:
https://chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/
Booking: al@highroadtouring
“There’s nothing at the end of the rainbow (and I feel fine)”
Philadelphia PA
BASIC / Algorithm Free / Solar Motel
"This Is BASIC" out now:
https://chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/
Booking: al@highroadtouring
“There’s nothing at the end of the rainbow (and I feel fine)”
Philadelphia PA
Thx to @theguardian.com for naming WHAT IS NOW’s “Both/And” one of this weeks Best New Tracks. “Imagine a scruffier Necks,” yes! And thx to you who’ve been snatching up pre-orders for the Bandcamp-/merch table-only CD. Ltd to 200 copies and going fast here: chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and
February 1, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Thx to @theguardian.com for naming WHAT IS NOW’s “Both/And” one of this weeks Best New Tracks. “Imagine a scruffier Necks,” yes! And thx to you who’ve been snatching up pre-orders for the Bandcamp-/merch table-only CD. Ltd to 200 copies and going fast here: chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and
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Tom Verlaine — three years gone! Please join me in listening to this killer SBD of the man in 1981, which was shared with D&G by an anonymous hero.
Doom & Gloom From The Tomb
Tom Verlaine - The Roxy, West Hollywood, California, October 17, 1981
Something very special to close out our Tom Verlaine appreciation week on Doom & Gloom (though there will probably be more next...
doomandgloomfromthetomb.tumblr.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Tom Verlaine — three years gone! Please join me in listening to this killer SBD of the man in 1981, which was shared with D&G by an anonymous hero.
New music from WHAT IS NOW w John Moran (Bark Culture, Daniel Villareal Trio; double bass) and Joey Sullivan (Florry, Bark Culture; drums). Bandcamp/merch table exclusive, CD edition of 200, so pre-order now. Tour w Orcutt Shelley Miller in March: chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and
Both / And, by Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW
3 track album
chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:24 PM
New music from WHAT IS NOW w John Moran (Bark Culture, Daniel Villareal Trio; double bass) and Joey Sullivan (Florry, Bark Culture; drums). Bandcamp/merch table exclusive, CD edition of 200, so pre-order now. Tour w Orcutt Shelley Miller in March: chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and
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All new @chrisforsyth.bsky.social album
'Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW' is up for pre-order.
The first track 'Both / And' is fantastic.
chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and
'Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW' is up for pre-order.
The first track 'Both / And' is fantastic.
chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and
Both / And, by Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW
3 track album
chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:16 AM
All new @chrisforsyth.bsky.social album
'Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW' is up for pre-order.
The first track 'Both / And' is fantastic.
chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and
'Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW' is up for pre-order.
The first track 'Both / And' is fantastic.
chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and
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I dub Super Bowl LX "Vs. versus Vs."
January 26, 2026 at 3:08 AM
I dub Super Bowl LX "Vs. versus Vs."
Alex Pretti and Renee Good and many others in MPLS are American patriots standing up to tyranny. Think Paul Revere, think Patrick Henry, think Crispus Attucks. @democrats.org should be framing their deaths as such. Are they?
January 25, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Alex Pretti and Renee Good and many others in MPLS are American patriots standing up to tyranny. Think Paul Revere, think Patrick Henry, think Crispus Attucks. @democrats.org should be framing their deaths as such. Are they?
For those of you in Philly….
January 21, 2026 at 5:13 PM
For those of you in Philly….
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I like to think that the underground takes care of its own. Please help out if you can. I’m sure a lot of folks on this platform have enjoyed Jennifer’s music writing at Dusted and @aquariumdrunkard.com.
Reposting for anyone who missed this.
Reposting for anyone who missed this.
Jennifer Kelly is facing a tough battle against cancer after her diagnosis on Christmas Day, and the costs are overwhelming. Please consider clicking the link below to donate or share it with others who might help. gofund.me/7a7486b6b
Donate to Support Jennifer Kelly’s battle against cancer., organized by Jennifer Kelly
On December 25 (yes, Christmas), I was diagnosed with a large, aggressi… Jennifer Kelly needs your support for Support Jennifer Kelly’s battle against cancer.
gofund.me
January 20, 2026 at 1:02 PM
I like to think that the underground takes care of its own. Please help out if you can. I’m sure a lot of folks on this platform have enjoyed Jennifer’s music writing at Dusted and @aquariumdrunkard.com.
Reposting for anyone who missed this.
Reposting for anyone who missed this.
Bob Weir: peerless rhythm guitarist. Truly unique. Hell In A Bucket = my fave song of his. It’s also a great Huey Lewis pastiche. RIP.
January 12, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Bob Weir: peerless rhythm guitarist. Truly unique. Hell In A Bucket = my fave song of his. It’s also a great Huey Lewis pastiche. RIP.
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The Velvet Underground Popularity Myth 2.
Pt.1 1963-1965
I went a bit crazy with updating my Velvet Underground Myth. There's about 40 of these Substack things though 63-65 is short, every other one is a single month through the eyes of the local press.
grantmcphee.substack.com/p/the-velvet...
Pt.1 1963-1965
I went a bit crazy with updating my Velvet Underground Myth. There's about 40 of these Substack things though 63-65 is short, every other one is a single month through the eyes of the local press.
grantmcphee.substack.com/p/the-velvet...
December 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The Velvet Underground Popularity Myth 2.
Pt.1 1963-1965
I went a bit crazy with updating my Velvet Underground Myth. There's about 40 of these Substack things though 63-65 is short, every other one is a single month through the eyes of the local press.
grantmcphee.substack.com/p/the-velvet...
Pt.1 1963-1965
I went a bit crazy with updating my Velvet Underground Myth. There's about 40 of these Substack things though 63-65 is short, every other one is a single month through the eyes of the local press.
grantmcphee.substack.com/p/the-velvet...
Hey Happy New Year everyone. Wondering: do folks like the idea of a short run (200 copies?) CD release? Seeking the sweet spot between physical media that's not vinyl and something that people will actually buy either on Bandcamp or the Merch table.
January 2, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Hey Happy New Year everyone. Wondering: do folks like the idea of a short run (200 copies?) CD release? Seeking the sweet spot between physical media that's not vinyl and something that people will actually buy either on Bandcamp or the Merch table.
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with @chrisforsyth.bsky.social and band at the Cactus Club in Milwaukee in April 2023
December 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
with @chrisforsyth.bsky.social and band at the Cactus Club in Milwaukee in April 2023
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with @chrisforsyth.bsky.social, Doug McCombs, Tom Malach, @ryanjewell.bsky.social, and special guest Rick Rizzo at Judson and Moore in Chicago in April 2023
December 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
with @chrisforsyth.bsky.social, Doug McCombs, Tom Malach, @ryanjewell.bsky.social, and special guest Rick Rizzo at Judson and Moore in Chicago in April 2023
He was such a great artist. Stand By Me is one of the great interrogations of American masculinity. I liked it as a kid when I saw it in the theater but I cried as an adult when I watched it w my son.
December 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
He was such a great artist. Stand By Me is one of the great interrogations of American masculinity. I liked it as a kid when I saw it in the theater but I cried as an adult when I watched it w my son.
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Bob Dylan meets the drum machine circa 1985 (via Mike Campbell’s recent memoir)
December 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Bob Dylan meets the drum machine circa 1985 (via Mike Campbell’s recent memoir)
Always pleased to see my work - in this case, BASIC’s Dream City EP - show up on AD’s year end. Thank you.
Aquarium Drunkard :: Year In Review 2025
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/12/08/a...
Looking back to look ahead. Our list arrives in the spirit of sharing, and we’re back with our annual Year In Review. As always the following is unranked and unruly. Let it blurb.
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/12/08/a...
Looking back to look ahead. Our list arrives in the spirit of sharing, and we’re back with our annual Year In Review. As always the following is unranked and unruly. Let it blurb.
December 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Always pleased to see my work - in this case, BASIC’s Dream City EP - show up on AD’s year end. Thank you.
In Washington DC tonight at @dc9club.bsky.social w Steve Gunn.
December 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
In Washington DC tonight at @dc9club.bsky.social w Steve Gunn.
Ray Davies actually invented the sound of The Smiths in 1981, a year before the formation of that band: youtu.be/MVndqxA08LM
The Kinks - Art Lover (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Kinks
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Ray Davies actually invented the sound of The Smiths in 1981, a year before the formation of that band: youtu.be/MVndqxA08LM
Tonight at Kings in Raleigh NC w Steve Gunn
8pm CF
9pm SG
8pm CF
9pm SG
December 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Tonight at Kings in Raleigh NC w Steve Gunn
8pm CF
9pm SG
8pm CF
9pm SG
Cropper invented or at least codified so many guitar moves. Truly one of the all time influencers.
December 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Cropper invented or at least codified so many guitar moves. Truly one of the all time influencers.
In Baltimore at Metro Gallery supporting Steve Gunn tonight
December 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
In Baltimore at Metro Gallery supporting Steve Gunn tonight
Many gigs announced today. All the flavors: CF solo, BASIC, Coca Leaves & Pearls, What Is Now, traveling and playing w many friend/heroes. Hope to see you out there. Thx for tuning in.
December 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Many gigs announced today. All the flavors: CF solo, BASIC, Coca Leaves & Pearls, What Is Now, traveling and playing w many friend/heroes. Hope to see you out there. Thx for tuning in.
The most Patti Smith quote of all time, from the @inquirer.com today:
“I didn't plan to do this book," Smith said. "Truthfully, it came to me in a dream."
“I didn't plan to do this book," Smith said. "Truthfully, it came to me in a dream."
November 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The most Patti Smith quote of all time, from the @inquirer.com today:
“I didn't plan to do this book," Smith said. "Truthfully, it came to me in a dream."
“I didn't plan to do this book," Smith said. "Truthfully, it came to me in a dream."
Dates w Steve Gunn in December. CF’s What Is Now will be on the Philly date, I’ll play solo on the rest.
November 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Dates w Steve Gunn in December. CF’s What Is Now will be on the Philly date, I’ll play solo on the rest.