david
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Music (often electronic), marketing (often digital), thoughts (often ∞). Jewish. He/Him.
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the concern comes from anyone who remembers people who fell in love with Obama in 08 and then sat out the 10, 12, and 14 elections for basically this reason. It's the double-edged sword of winning by appealing to hope and emotions.
Who has suggested this? I would love to see specific examples of anyone with this expectation?
Anyone expecting Mamdani to achieve a utopian urban paradise overnight is dangerously naive. That’s not how it works.
January 1, 2026 at 11:15 PM
the concern comes from anyone who remembers people who fell in love with Obama in 08 and then sat out the 10, 12, and 14 elections for basically this reason. It's the double-edged sword of winning by appealing to hope and emotions.
Stranger Things finale ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Coulda been worse but retroactively this season kinda makes the whole series worse knowing this is what they were leading up to.
Coulda been worse but retroactively this season kinda makes the whole series worse knowing this is what they were leading up to.
January 1, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Stranger Things finale ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Coulda been worse but retroactively this season kinda makes the whole series worse knowing this is what they were leading up to.
Coulda been worse but retroactively this season kinda makes the whole series worse knowing this is what they were leading up to.
Don’t feel bad for enjoying art, for enjoying your family and friends. It’s no sin to put on a record.
I’ll leave 2025 with that - happy new year all!
Some of my favorite music of the last year: cdm.link/2025-music-i...
I’ll leave 2025 with that - happy new year all!
Some of my favorite music of the last year: cdm.link/2025-music-i...
December 31, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Don’t feel bad for enjoying art, for enjoying your family and friends. It’s no sin to put on a record.
I’ll leave 2025 with that - happy new year all!
Some of my favorite music of the last year: cdm.link/2025-music-i...
I’ll leave 2025 with that - happy new year all!
Some of my favorite music of the last year: cdm.link/2025-music-i...
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"Don’t feel bad for enjoying art, for enjoying your family and friends. It’s no sin to put on a record."
@dhla.me continues the annual tradition of year-in-review round-ups with some true gems. Put them on and stay strong. Thanks, David.
@dhla.me continues the annual tradition of year-in-review round-ups with some true gems. Put them on and stay strong. Thanks, David.
2025 in review: meaningful music for when things fall apart - CDM Create Digital Music
David Abravanel is back with an annual tradition: a year in music in review, with less-recognized releases and essentials alike. This isn't just a list for appearances, though -- it's, as always, pers...
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December 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"Don’t feel bad for enjoying art, for enjoying your family and friends. It’s no sin to put on a record."
@dhla.me continues the annual tradition of year-in-review round-ups with some true gems. Put them on and stay strong. Thanks, David.
@dhla.me continues the annual tradition of year-in-review round-ups with some true gems. Put them on and stay strong. Thanks, David.
In an annual tradition, I wrote way too much about 2025’s music and got it in right before the bell on CDM.
Keep the heads up.
Read and listen: cdm.link/2025-music-i...
Keep the heads up.
Read and listen: cdm.link/2025-music-i...
December 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
In an annual tradition, I wrote way too much about 2025’s music and got it in right before the bell on CDM.
Keep the heads up.
Read and listen: cdm.link/2025-music-i...
Keep the heads up.
Read and listen: cdm.link/2025-music-i...
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why are there rarely articles written about liberals in red state urban centers (e.g. Salt Lake City) being gerrymandered into some rural conservative representative?
December 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
why are there rarely articles written about liberals in red state urban centers (e.g. Salt Lake City) being gerrymandered into some rural conservative representative?
Had a great discussion with @throttleclark.bsky.social about his excellent album Steep Stims, the Access Virus, finding "friendly parasites" in music-making, and the benefits of friction.
Read/listen on CDM: cdm.link/clark-on-fri...
Read/listen on CDM: cdm.link/clark-on-fri...
December 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Had a great discussion with @throttleclark.bsky.social about his excellent album Steep Stims, the Access Virus, finding "friendly parasites" in music-making, and the benefits of friction.
Read/listen on CDM: cdm.link/clark-on-fri...
Read/listen on CDM: cdm.link/clark-on-fri...
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You know how scammers supposedly make their scams look sloppy and unprofessional on purpose, so they don't accidentally hook smart people who'll waste their time by pulling out later and/or go to the police?
Well, it seems to be increasingly common in "legit" businesses too.
Well, it seems to be increasingly common in "legit" businesses too.
One of the pervasive themes in betting ads seems to be contempt for their audience.
most depressing billboard I have ever seen
December 27, 2025 at 8:29 AM
You know how scammers supposedly make their scams look sloppy and unprofessional on purpose, so they don't accidentally hook smart people who'll waste their time by pulling out later and/or go to the police?
Well, it seems to be increasingly common in "legit" businesses too.
Well, it seems to be increasingly common in "legit" businesses too.
Much as I love hearing “Human Cannonball” in an opportunity to find a new audience, there’s no way Mike was weird (scary) as opposed to weird (nerd) enough to dig the Butthole Surfers c. Locust Abortion Technician.
Could have had it come from punk commune Kali?
Could have had it come from punk commune Kali?
December 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Much as I love hearing “Human Cannonball” in an opportunity to find a new audience, there’s no way Mike was weird (scary) as opposed to weird (nerd) enough to dig the Butthole Surfers c. Locust Abortion Technician.
Could have had it come from punk commune Kali?
Could have had it come from punk commune Kali?
December 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
1/ My four essential filmed versions of A Christmas Carol:
Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
A Christmas Carol (1999)
Scrooged (1988)
A Diva's Christmas Carol (2000)
Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
A Christmas Carol (1999)
Scrooged (1988)
A Diva's Christmas Carol (2000)
December 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
1/ My four essential filmed versions of A Christmas Carol:
Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
A Christmas Carol (1999)
Scrooged (1988)
A Diva's Christmas Carol (2000)
Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
A Christmas Carol (1999)
Scrooged (1988)
A Diva's Christmas Carol (2000)
1/ late night extra to going back through Ken Downie's work with @theblackdog.bsky.social
I'd always wondered why the Hebrew letter דלת (dalet) was spelled out on the front cover of 2005 album Silenced.
I'd always wondered why the Hebrew letter דלת (dalet) was spelled out on the front cover of 2005 album Silenced.
December 24, 2025 at 5:58 AM
1/ late night extra to going back through Ken Downie's work with @theblackdog.bsky.social
I'd always wondered why the Hebrew letter דלת (dalet) was spelled out on the front cover of 2005 album Silenced.
I'd always wondered why the Hebrew letter דלת (dalet) was spelled out on the front cover of 2005 album Silenced.
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Shocking news and a huge loss. @dhla.me digs into the mystery of Ken Downie and why he's mattered to us. A deep dive from Music for Adverts to "Mental Health Hotline"...
“Magic Can Be Fun”: remembering Ken Downie of The Black Dog - CDM Create Digital Music
Much about The Black Dog was and remains wrapped in an air of mystery and mischief, so perhaps it’s unsurprising that Ken Downie’s death this week came as an unexpected shock to those outside of his s...
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December 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Shocking news and a huge loss. @dhla.me digs into the mystery of Ken Downie and why he's mattered to us. A deep dive from Music for Adverts to "Mental Health Hotline"...
I wrote about Black Dog-cofounder Ken Downie's wonderful music and visual art for CDM - magic, cyber-Egyptology, and gorgeous downtempo melodies.
Read and listen: cdm.link/remembering-...
Thanks to @pkirn.bsky.social for publishing!
Read and listen: cdm.link/remembering-...
Thanks to @pkirn.bsky.social for publishing!
December 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I wrote about Black Dog-cofounder Ken Downie's wonderful music and visual art for CDM - magic, cyber-Egyptology, and gorgeous downtempo melodies.
Read and listen: cdm.link/remembering-...
Thanks to @pkirn.bsky.social for publishing!
Read and listen: cdm.link/remembering-...
Thanks to @pkirn.bsky.social for publishing!
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This is good to see and worthy of support: www.jta.org/2025/12/18/p...
4 House Democrats introduce bill that would enact progressive vision for fighting antisemitism - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The bill would fully fund the Office of Civil Rights and create a national antisemitism coordinator position.
www.jta.org
December 21, 2025 at 2:27 AM
This is good to see and worthy of support: www.jta.org/2025/12/18/p...
Knuckle-dragger insists that technology he doesn't understand can better and replace any human in making music, then stumbles when realizing that it can also handle the demanding "ramble about bullshit for a few hours" task.
futurism.com/artificial-i...
futurism.com/artificial-i...
Joe Rogan Speechless When Guest Tells Him Podcasts Can Be AI-Generated Now
Joe Rogan has been drooling over AI-generated music for months now, but he doesn't share the shame enthusiasm for AI podcasts.
futurism.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Knuckle-dragger insists that technology he doesn't understand can better and replace any human in making music, then stumbles when realizing that it can also handle the demanding "ramble about bullshit for a few hours" task.
futurism.com/artificial-i...
futurism.com/artificial-i...
Glad to see the lesser-known Gang of Four albums getting their due, especially this one - embracing industrial noise + some surprisingly tender moments.
First ever vinyl issue sounding great and featuring some excellent cover and inner sleeve art.
First ever vinyl issue sounding great and featuring some excellent cover and inner sleeve art.
December 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Glad to see the lesser-known Gang of Four albums getting their due, especially this one - embracing industrial noise + some surprisingly tender moments.
First ever vinyl issue sounding great and featuring some excellent cover and inner sleeve art.
First ever vinyl issue sounding great and featuring some excellent cover and inner sleeve art.