Erin Osmon
@erinosmon.bsky.social
Music journalist, critic, author. Teach @ USC. Album notes. Other things. New book about heartland rock due next year via W.W. Norton. Hoosier waving hi in LA.
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Today music journalist and Jason Molina biographer @erinosmon.bsky.social writes about two transcendent Magnolia & Johnson Electric Co. concerts in Texas, the recently released tribute album, and Molina's enduring legacy among younger bands. www.welcometohellworld.com/i-hear-the-g...
I hear the great beast calling
Everything is really fucking bleak right now buddy. The whole place is dark as I said the other day. It's almost too much to take. But one thing I promise you is that no matter how many of them it see...
www.welcometohellworld.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Today music journalist and Jason Molina biographer @erinosmon.bsky.social writes about two transcendent Magnolia & Johnson Electric Co. concerts in Texas, the recently released tribute album, and Molina's enduring legacy among younger bands. www.welcometohellworld.com/i-hear-the-g...
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The Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum posted a *fantastic* chat with Chris Hillman and Dwight Yoakam moderated by @erinosmon.bsky.social — it’s well worth 75-80 minutes of your time.
(Dwight is such a great storyteller, I really hope he’ll get around to writing a book)
youtu.be/V-T1N3tqbnw?...
(Dwight is such a great storyteller, I really hope he’ll get around to writing a book)
youtu.be/V-T1N3tqbnw?...
Chris Hillman and Dwight Yoakam • Interview • 2025
YouTube video by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
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September 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum posted a *fantastic* chat with Chris Hillman and Dwight Yoakam moderated by @erinosmon.bsky.social — it’s well worth 75-80 minutes of your time.
(Dwight is such a great storyteller, I really hope he’ll get around to writing a book)
youtu.be/V-T1N3tqbnw?...
(Dwight is such a great storyteller, I really hope he’ll get around to writing a book)
youtu.be/V-T1N3tqbnw?...
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Extending Jason Molina Month into April - this just arrived from *NotAmazon* Jason Molina: Riding With The Ghost by @erinosmon.bsky.social
April 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Extending Jason Molina Month into April - this just arrived from *NotAmazon* Jason Molina: Riding With The Ghost by @erinosmon.bsky.social
For the essential Static & Distance newsletter, I reunited with the members of Magnolia Electric Co. + Jennie Benford, Mike Brenner and others, to discuss the making of “What Comes After the Blues.” It’s an album that contains many of Jason Molina’s most beloved and immortal songs.
April 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
For the essential Static & Distance newsletter, I reunited with the members of Magnolia Electric Co. + Jennie Benford, Mike Brenner and others, to discuss the making of “What Comes After the Blues.” It’s an album that contains many of Jason Molina’s most beloved and immortal songs.
Clem was a joy to work with on the “Blondie: Against All Odds” boxset and he’ll be sorely missed. A monster drummer (“Dreaming,” “Accidents Never Happen,” etc etc etc). Incredible hair. New Jersey to his dang core. Just a real one through and through. RIP a rock god.
April 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Clem was a joy to work with on the “Blondie: Against All Odds” boxset and he’ll be sorely missed. A monster drummer (“Dreaming,” “Accidents Never Happen,” etc etc etc). Incredible hair. New Jersey to his dang core. Just a real one through and through. RIP a rock god.
Here’s to the music that gets us through. RIP dear Snock.
April 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Here’s to the music that gets us through. RIP dear Snock.
Almost nothing better than Waylon singing Bob McDill. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpB9...
Amanda
YouTube video by Waylon Jennings - Topic
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March 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Almost nothing better than Waylon singing Bob McDill. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpB9...
Thank you for having me!
Across The Margin : The Podcast celebrates the life, career, and genius of Jason Molina with the author of Jason Molina: Riding with the Ghost, Erin Osmon! @erinosmon.bsky.social @osirispod.bsky.social #JasonMolina #RidingWithTheGhost podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
Episode 208: Riding with the Ghost (Jason Molina) w/ Erin Osmon
Podcast Episode · Across the Margin: The Podcast · 03/25/2025 · 37m
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March 26, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Thank you for having me!
Oh, I love this! thetubs.bandcamp.com/album/cotton...
Cotton Crown, by The Tubs
9 track album
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March 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Oh, I love this! thetubs.bandcamp.com/album/cotton...
My first cover story for Rolling Stone dropped Friday! I spent 2 days in the Santa Ynez Valley with Lainey Wilson ahead of her performance at the Grammys. We chatted about her new album and tour, her hopes for America, her red-light sauna and more. No paywall. www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/lainey...
March 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
My first cover story for Rolling Stone dropped Friday! I spent 2 days in the Santa Ynez Valley with Lainey Wilson ahead of her performance at the Grammys. We chatted about her new album and tour, her hopes for America, her red-light sauna and more. No paywall. www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/lainey...
Phil Cook’s new album “Appalachia Borealis” is a close companion these days. Soul nourishing, like a hug.
philcookmusic.bandcamp.com/album/appala...
philcookmusic.bandcamp.com/album/appala...
Appalachia Borealis, by Phil Cook
11 track album
philcookmusic.bandcamp.com
March 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Phil Cook’s new album “Appalachia Borealis” is a close companion these days. Soul nourishing, like a hug.
philcookmusic.bandcamp.com/album/appala...
philcookmusic.bandcamp.com/album/appala...
In 1967 the Greek composer Iannis Xenakis began teaching at Indiana University where he endeavored to build a machine that could produce dissonant electronic skronk that Genesis P-Orridge would've appreciated. indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofsci...
Indiana University’s Lost Experimental Music Project
Did you know that in 1970, Indiana was at the cutting edge of computer science and music?
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March 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
In 1967 the Greek composer Iannis Xenakis began teaching at Indiana University where he endeavored to build a machine that could produce dissonant electronic skronk that Genesis P-Orridge would've appreciated. indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofsci...
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My latest for the New York Times, a profile of the great Benmont Tench, as he releases his second solo album, “The Melancholy Season." With thoughts from Mike Campbell, Danielle Haim, Don Was, Jonathan Wilson. Look for it in Sunday’s print edition of the NYT. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/a...
Benmont Tench, Still a Heartbreaker, Is Carrying on Solo
Starting in the early 1970s, the organist, singer and songwriter was a creative anchor for Tom Petty. On a new solo album, he explores what comes next.
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February 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
My latest for the New York Times, a profile of the great Benmont Tench, as he releases his second solo album, “The Melancholy Season." With thoughts from Mike Campbell, Danielle Haim, Don Was, Jonathan Wilson. Look for it in Sunday’s print edition of the NYT. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/a...
“Benevolent billionaire” is of course a fallacy and an oxymoron, like a gorilla peeling a banana as he promises to not eat it. Book lovers seeking release from Amazon’s vice grip should absolutely check out bookshop.org.
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bookshop.org
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An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.
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February 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM
“Benevolent billionaire” is of course a fallacy and an oxymoron, like a gorilla peeling a banana as he promises to not eat it. Book lovers seeking release from Amazon’s vice grip should absolutely check out bookshop.org.
bookshop.org
bookshop.org
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Hey, I wrote a big big column on one of the greatest bands of all time: The Kinks. If you know them you love them. If you don't know them allow me to share some of the best songs ever written.
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The Kinks’ Best Songs, Ranked
Uproxx Culture Critic Steven Hyden highlights the best from the beloved quintessential English rock band.
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February 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Hey, I wrote a big big column on one of the greatest bands of all time: The Kinks. If you know them you love them. If you don't know them allow me to share some of the best songs ever written.
uproxx.com/indie/the-ki...
uproxx.com/indie/the-ki...
If your bio is an unsightly profusion of hashtags and emojis, I’m probably not following you back.
February 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
If your bio is an unsightly profusion of hashtags and emojis, I’m probably not following you back.
Had an excellent time talking with my hands at the Frazier Museum in Louisville during its celebration of John Prine last week. Prine people are the best people, full stop.
February 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Had an excellent time talking with my hands at the Frazier Museum in Louisville during its celebration of John Prine last week. Prine people are the best people, full stop.
Louisville friends! I’ll have copies of my John Prine book for sale tonight at the Frazier Museum. Can’t wait to see you there 💙💙💙.
February 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Louisville friends! I’ll have copies of my John Prine book for sale tonight at the Frazier Museum. Can’t wait to see you there 💙💙💙.
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Even if you don’t watch the show English Teacher, hope you'll read this. This is about more than 1 show, 1 guy.
FX just renewed a show from a man facing allegations of assault. I have a LOT of questions about the implications not just for FX but for the whole industry www.salon.com/2025/02/12/f...
FX just renewed a show from a man facing allegations of assault. I have a LOT of questions about the implications not just for FX but for the whole industry www.salon.com/2025/02/12/f...
FX’s renewal of "English Teacher" sends a dangerous message
FX's decision to look past allegations against Brian Jordan Alvarez signals a troubling disregard for survivors.
www.salon.com
February 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Even if you don’t watch the show English Teacher, hope you'll read this. This is about more than 1 show, 1 guy.
FX just renewed a show from a man facing allegations of assault. I have a LOT of questions about the implications not just for FX but for the whole industry www.salon.com/2025/02/12/f...
FX just renewed a show from a man facing allegations of assault. I have a LOT of questions about the implications not just for FX but for the whole industry www.salon.com/2025/02/12/f...
The Gulf of America is the name of Sufjan Stevens’ next album, not a body of water.
The Associated Press says the White House blocked it from covering an official event on Tuesday because it did not refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
White House blocks AP from event for using 'Gulf of Mexico'
The Associated Press says the White House blocked it from covering an official event on Tuesday because it did not refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
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February 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The Gulf of America is the name of Sufjan Stevens’ next album, not a body of water.
“The scientific nature of the ordinary man is to go on out and do the best you can.”
February 11, 2025 at 2:03 AM
“The scientific nature of the ordinary man is to go on out and do the best you can.”
When I was in high school there were jocks, freaks, rednecks, nerds and posers. It was reductive but at least I didn’t have to try to understand the difference between sigma and rizzler.
February 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
When I was in high school there were jocks, freaks, rednecks, nerds and posers. It was reductive but at least I didn’t have to try to understand the difference between sigma and rizzler.
The emotional whiplash of hitting 4000 words on a 3000-word assignment.
February 8, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The emotional whiplash of hitting 4000 words on a 3000-word assignment.
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