Erik Thompson
@eriktmpls.bsky.social
Music Editor at United Stations Radio Network. Vinyl enthusiast. Bon vivant. Holding myself together with my arms around the stereo.
Absolutely gutted to hear of the passing of Mani. His bass playing provided the smooth pulse behind all the Stone Roses’ best songs. So glad I was finally able to catch them live at MSG in 2016. Just going to spin their brilliant music all day in his honor. Rest in peace, Mani. 🌹 🍋 🖤
November 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Absolutely gutted to hear of the passing of Mani. His bass playing provided the smooth pulse behind all the Stone Roses’ best songs. So glad I was finally able to catch them live at MSG in 2016. Just going to spin their brilliant music all day in his honor. Rest in peace, Mani. 🌹 🍋 🖤
Toasting to the 25th anniversary of the release of one of the best albums of my lifetime. This record is a masterpiece, and rightfully won PJ Harvey the first of her two Mercury Music Prize awards. Seeing Polly on this tour at the Fine Line remains one of my favorite shows of all-time. 📖🏙️📕🌊🍸
October 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Toasting to the 25th anniversary of the release of one of the best albums of my lifetime. This record is a masterpiece, and rightfully won PJ Harvey the first of her two Mercury Music Prize awards. Seeing Polly on this tour at the Fine Line remains one of my favorite shows of all-time. 📖🏙️📕🌊🍸
Over the past fifteen years, there have only been five days like this one. New Tame Impala album release day! Kevin is taking me somewhere special once again. 👼🍸 #MartiniAndMusic #TameImpala #vinyl
October 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Over the past fifteen years, there have only been five days like this one. New Tame Impala album release day! Kevin is taking me somewhere special once again. 👼🍸 #MartiniAndMusic #TameImpala #vinyl
Watching ‘Eddie and the Cruisers’ for the first time in over a decade. This was one of my favorite movies as a teenager. One of the sure signs I’d grow up to be a music obsessive was I remember being truly angry that I couldn’t hear their unreleased album, ‘A Season In Hell.’
October 17, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Watching ‘Eddie and the Cruisers’ for the first time in over a decade. This was one of my favorite movies as a teenager. One of the sure signs I’d grow up to be a music obsessive was I remember being truly angry that I couldn’t hear their unreleased album, ‘A Season In Hell.’
A few months ago, my mom asked me if there was one album I really wanted that I’ve never been able to get. I answered @Beck’s ‘Midnite Vultures.’ My dad told me that earlier today she stopped into a used record store in Waukesha to see if they had it—My heart is going to burst.❤️
October 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
A few months ago, my mom asked me if there was one album I really wanted that I’ve never been able to get. I answered @Beck’s ‘Midnite Vultures.’ My dad told me that earlier today she stopped into a used record store in Waukesha to see if they had it—My heart is going to burst.❤️
Bachelor week music documentary Night 3. Let’s get weird. 🐘 6️⃣
October 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Bachelor week music documentary Night 3. Let’s get weird. 🐘 6️⃣
I decided to watch a new (to me) music documentary each night during the week while Jenn is gone. I made the right choice for Night Two. This film is fantastic. ⭐️
October 1, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I decided to watch a new (to me) music documentary each night during the week while Jenn is gone. I made the right choice for Night Two. This film is fantastic. ⭐️
I’m a bachelor for a week after my wife left for a business conference this morning, and things are getting pretty wild around mine. Just poured a martini and put in a frozen pizza, and I’m about to press play on the Lilith Fair documentary. This is bliss.
September 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I’m a bachelor for a week after my wife left for a business conference this morning, and things are getting pretty wild around mine. Just poured a martini and put in a frozen pizza, and I’m about to press play on the Lilith Fair documentary. This is bliss.
Spending my Saturday night with my Sweetheart. 🎙️🍸 #MartiniAndMusic #JeffBuckley
August 31, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Spending my Saturday night with my Sweetheart. 🎙️🍸 #MartiniAndMusic #JeffBuckley
Holy shit. I just discovered the “Let Down” trend on TikTok and my heart wasn’t ready. I’m thrilled that Gen Z discovered my favorite Radiohead song. The track has even cracked the Billboard Hot 100 chart (at No. 91), becoming the band’s fourth song to do so.
August 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Holy shit. I just discovered the “Let Down” trend on TikTok and my heart wasn’t ready. I’m thrilled that Gen Z discovered my favorite Radiohead song. The track has even cracked the Billboard Hot 100 chart (at No. 91), becoming the band’s fourth song to do so.
August 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Saturday with SOPHIE. 🎶🎧🎶 #vinylcollection
August 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Saturday with SOPHIE. 🎶🎧🎶 #vinylcollection
I’m finally getting a chance to give an inaugural spin to this precious new addition to my #vinylcollection. I’m so psyched that Frank Ocean finally released an official pressing of my favorite record of his. Channel Orange is a masterpiece. 🟧🍸 #MartiniAndMusic #ChannelOrange
August 7, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I’m finally getting a chance to give an inaugural spin to this precious new addition to my #vinylcollection. I’m so psyched that Frank Ocean finally released an official pressing of my favorite record of his. Channel Orange is a masterpiece. 🟧🍸 #MartiniAndMusic #ChannelOrange
Celebrating the triumphant return of Oasis in Cardiff last night by giving the inaugural spin to the reissue of their brilliant ‘Time Flies…’ boxed set. A batch of boss tunes. 🎶🎧🎶 #Oasis #vinyl #nowspinning
July 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Celebrating the triumphant return of Oasis in Cardiff last night by giving the inaugural spin to the reissue of their brilliant ‘Time Flies…’ boxed set. A batch of boss tunes. 🎶🎧🎶 #Oasis #vinyl #nowspinning
I finally have some free time to spin some recent additions to my #recordcollection. This holiday weekend is going to be quite musical round mine. 🎶🎧🎶 #vinyl
July 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I finally have some free time to spin some recent additions to my #recordcollection. This holiday weekend is going to be quite musical round mine. 🎶🎧🎶 #vinyl
New Lorde album release day is a reason to celebrate round mine. Cheers to you, ‘Virgin.’ 🦴🍸 #MartiniAndMusic
June 28, 2025 at 12:56 AM
New Lorde album release day is a reason to celebrate round mine. Cheers to you, ‘Virgin.’ 🦴🍸 #MartiniAndMusic
Toasting to the exciting news of a mini-Faces reunion at Glastonbury, and to the eternal brilliance of this record. 🍸🎭 #MartiniAndMusic
June 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Toasting to the exciting news of a mini-Faces reunion at Glastonbury, and to the eternal brilliance of this record. 🍸🎭 #MartiniAndMusic
Looks like September 9 is already shaping up to be another stacked day of live music in the Twin Cities—Japanese Breakfast at the Palace, Bonny Light Horseman at Fine Line, and Wet Leg at First Ave. I’ll be seeing the Isle of Wight rockers that evening, but good choices all around.
May 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Looks like September 9 is already shaping up to be another stacked day of live music in the Twin Cities—Japanese Breakfast at the Palace, Bonny Light Horseman at Fine Line, and Wet Leg at First Ave. I’ll be seeing the Isle of Wight rockers that evening, but good choices all around.
This record rips. Using these potent jams to drown out another abysmal Wolves game. 🏍️🍸 #MartiniAndMusic
May 23, 2025 at 2:45 AM
This record rips. Using these potent jams to drown out another abysmal Wolves game. 🏍️🍸 #MartiniAndMusic
Saturdays are for spinning new additions to my #vinylcollection.
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May 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Saturdays are for spinning new additions to my #vinylcollection.
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A love letter to Around The Horn which came into my life at my worst moments and helped me find my best. Forever grateful to this family.
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For me, ‘Around the Horn’ was more than a show
For 23 seasons the iconic ESPN show gave young Black journalists a voice
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May 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A love letter to Around The Horn which came into my life at my worst moments and helped me find my best. Forever grateful to this family.
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This hardcover deluxe edition of the debut collaborative album by @thomyorke.wastehq.social and @mpproductions.bsky.social is a work of art, both visually and sonically. What a brilliant and beautiful release from two creative maestros. 🍸🤔 #MartiniAndMusic #vinyl
May 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
This hardcover deluxe edition of the debut collaborative album by @thomyorke.wastehq.social and @mpproductions.bsky.social is a work of art, both visually and sonically. What a brilliant and beautiful release from two creative maestros. 🍸🤔 #MartiniAndMusic #vinyl
My ‘Get Behind Me Satan XX’ boxed set finally arrived, completing my set of 20th anniversary reissues from my beloved White Stripes, just in time to celebrate their induction into the Rock Hall.These sets all look and sound exquisite—well done, @thirdmanrecords.bsky.social. 🍎🎙️
May 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
My ‘Get Behind Me Satan XX’ boxed set finally arrived, completing my set of 20th anniversary reissues from my beloved White Stripes, just in time to celebrate their induction into the Rock Hall.These sets all look and sound exquisite—well done, @thirdmanrecords.bsky.social. 🍎🎙️
Happy Charli Day, Minneapolis! Let’s Dance! 💃🏼🪩🕺
April 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Happy Charli Day, Minneapolis! Let’s Dance! 💃🏼🪩🕺
After working a BUSY shift at @downinthevalleymn.bsky.social, I’m about to starting spinning my #RecordStoreDay haul. Hope all you vinyl lovers got what was on your want list, and thanks to the thousands of you who rolled through DITV today, especially all the friends who stopped in to say hi.
April 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
After working a BUSY shift at @downinthevalleymn.bsky.social, I’m about to starting spinning my #RecordStoreDay haul. Hope all you vinyl lovers got what was on your want list, and thanks to the thousands of you who rolled through DITV today, especially all the friends who stopped in to say hi.