Eric McCarthy
@ericmccarthy.bsky.social
Public librarian and hopeless collector of music on physical formats.
Photo by Alfred Wertheimer
August 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Photo by Alfred Wertheimer
Bob Thompson, The Garden of Music, 1961.
August 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Bob Thompson, The Garden of Music, 1961.
July 3, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I pulled out a LeCarre novel to read last night and realized that the dreaded outcome to be avoided at all costs via soul searching spy craft is what what we call Tuesday here in the good ol us and a.
April 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I pulled out a LeCarre novel to read last night and realized that the dreaded outcome to be avoided at all costs via soul searching spy craft is what what we call Tuesday here in the good ol us and a.
Go New York go New York GO
April 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Go New York go New York GO
I’ve come across my own socialism as a Reagan era child with barely enough to eat. Get it AOC.
AOC: Fox News and the right-wing would have you believe that these American values are something out of The Communist Manifesto. But let me tell you Fox News, I don’t believe in healthcare, labor, and human rights because I’m a Marxist.. I believe it because I was a waitress.
March 21, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I’ve come across my own socialism as a Reagan era child with barely enough to eat. Get it AOC.
The always great Rebekkah Smith Aldrich.
"I am hopeful that, given the reality of climate change, people will help one another to adapt, restore, and rethink the future," says Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, cofounder of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative.
From Anxiety to Action | American Libraries Magazine
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, National Climate Action Strategy for Libraries principle author, on hopeful actions in the face of climate change.
americanlibrariesmagazine.org
March 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The always great Rebekkah Smith Aldrich.
Dark day for librarians.
Solidarity with all the IMLS staff today.
NEW — Keith Sonderling, Trump’s Deputy Secretary of Labor, has been named the Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an agency source tells me. He’ll arrive tomorrow at their office with DOGE and their security detail.
March 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Dark day for librarians.
Leonard Cohen in Dublin. Happy St. Paddy’s.
March 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Leonard Cohen in Dublin. Happy St. Paddy’s.
I drive a Rolls Royce, cause it’s good for my voice.
March 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I drive a Rolls Royce, cause it’s good for my voice.
Can someone please give Elon Musk his rosebud back?
Elon Musk is looking more and more desperate, Charlie Warzel writes: theatln.tc/xHgpDLih
March 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Can someone please give Elon Musk his rosebud back?
One day I had a buddy walk into my office at work and ask me, what music is this? And I said sheepishly, Jackie-o’motherfucker. Which I’m sure is the punchline looking for a set up.
March 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
One day I had a buddy walk into my office at work and ask me, what music is this? And I said sheepishly, Jackie-o’motherfucker. Which I’m sure is the punchline looking for a set up.
If we’re in agreement that Singles Going Steady is the greatest collection of bangers, and sure, who’s not in agreement, this is number two, right?
March 7, 2025 at 5:11 AM
If we’re in agreement that Singles Going Steady is the greatest collection of bangers, and sure, who’s not in agreement, this is number two, right?
Play testing the best
March 7, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Play testing the best
This is my submission, best “best of” record. My argument: great title, great songs (obviously), song unavailable anywhere else: “Annie Get Your Gun”, excellent cover. It’s perfect. 10/10z
March 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
This is my submission, best “best of” record. My argument: great title, great songs (obviously), song unavailable anywhere else: “Annie Get Your Gun”, excellent cover. It’s perfect. 10/10z
She’s one of my favorite writers and the Ripley books are so striking. In the first 50 pages, I’ve learned this book is about an awful person. I’m not sure I want to live in her world for the next two weeks to gain context on books that have a strong hold on my imagination.
March 7, 2025 at 3:17 AM
She’s one of my favorite writers and the Ripley books are so striking. In the first 50 pages, I’ve learned this book is about an awful person. I’m not sure I want to live in her world for the next two weeks to gain context on books that have a strong hold on my imagination.
A twice decade rhumba where I’m reminded this teeeempthashum, that I can’t resist. An intro to my carny phases and disoriented scene. The bats are in the belfry.
March 1, 2025 at 6:12 AM
A twice decade rhumba where I’m reminded this teeeempthashum, that I can’t resist. An intro to my carny phases and disoriented scene. The bats are in the belfry.
Bootlickers ascendant and in this house, all of us, are all trying to hold tight.
NEW: Voice of America is in upheaval. Journalists are facing HR investigations for comments critical of Trump. One of VOA's highest-profile journalists was put on leave today after a Trump aide called him a traitor. And the White House bureau chief was reassigned. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/b...
Voice of America Journalists Face Investigations for Comments About Trump
The broadcaster placed a longtime journalist on leave amid growing concerns about its editorial independence.
www.nytimes.com
March 1, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Bootlickers ascendant and in this house, all of us, are all trying to hold tight.
Vuh-like intense moments of intense “vibes” beyond what a single guitar should provide. Hardly introspective Fahey redux, a heady journey. Jack Rose’s name shall be whispered among the greatest creators with master plans. Those who know, know better than me. I’m just a dude on my couch, wide open.
March 1, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Vuh-like intense moments of intense “vibes” beyond what a single guitar should provide. Hardly introspective Fahey redux, a heady journey. Jack Rose’s name shall be whispered among the greatest creators with master plans. Those who know, know better than me. I’m just a dude on my couch, wide open.
The Trump sucking Putin’s toes vid is the Sophie Scholl scene throwing anti-fascist leaflets in the Munich university, expect for own weirdo fascist timeline.
February 26, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The Trump sucking Putin’s toes vid is the Sophie Scholl scene throwing anti-fascist leaflets in the Munich university, expect for own weirdo fascist timeline.