"We're Back" is the bomb
January 2, 2026 at 5:47 PM
"We're Back" is the bomb
honored to participate in Fran Magazine’s Best of 2025. Read the rest: franmagazine.substack.com/p/the-fran-m...
January 1, 2026 at 12:15 AM
honored to participate in Fran Magazine’s Best of 2025. Read the rest: franmagazine.substack.com/p/the-fran-m...
post the vids plz, need to add to my live music catch-all playlist
January 1, 2026 at 12:14 AM
post the vids plz, need to add to my live music catch-all playlist
I wrote about Nourished By Time's excellent LP for the only best albums of 2025 list on the internet. Read it here:
December 31, 2025 at 6:01 AM
I wrote about Nourished By Time's excellent LP for the only best albums of 2025 list on the internet. Read it here:
I'm an editor for a magazine working on a podcast about a deceased friend, and I'm loosely based on @jeremygordon.bsky.social
Well, now I'm an English professor...
December 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I'm an editor for a magazine working on a podcast about a deceased friend, and I'm loosely based on @jeremygordon.bsky.social
oh yeah this shit rips. did you hear either of DJ Hank's EPs from this year? djhank.bandcamp.com/album/pressu...
Pressure Points (EP), by DJ HANK™ 📱🔊
6 track album
djhank.bandcamp.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:37 AM
oh yeah this shit rips. did you hear either of DJ Hank's EPs from this year? djhank.bandcamp.com/album/pressu...
I wrote about two young Chicago stars, Mello Buckzz and Star Bandz, for this year's Best Rap Singles list. Read it:
December 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I wrote about two young Chicago stars, Mello Buckzz and Star Bandz, for this year's Best Rap Singles list. Read it:
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and don't miss @donnacwrites.com on Mavi, @thobbsjourno.bsky.social on @mike-eagle.bsky.social, @ocksportello.bsky.social on Armand Hammer, @jackriedy.com on Mello Buckzz, @gardenerjams.bsky.social on Pink Siifu, @slgonsports.bsky.social on Ralfy, & @svetz.bsky.social on $ilkmoney, among many others
The POW Best Rap Singles of 2025 | Passion of the Weiss
You're now rocking with the best
www.passionweiss.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
and don't miss @donnacwrites.com on Mavi, @thobbsjourno.bsky.social on @mike-eagle.bsky.social, @ocksportello.bsky.social on Armand Hammer, @jackriedy.com on Mello Buckzz, @gardenerjams.bsky.social on Pink Siifu, @slgonsports.bsky.social on Ralfy, & @svetz.bsky.social on $ilkmoney, among many others
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I asked readers to write in with an example of One Good Thing that happened this year. Could be personal, could be a movie or book, could be something political. I got a bunch of great responses to share. www.welcometohellworld.com/one-good-thi...
One good thing of 2025
Ah fuck there's an overhead drone shot of the road twisting through the tall pines that leads to my remote vacation home. Probably nothing.
Did you read the best music of 2025 post from the other day...
www.welcometohellworld.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I asked readers to write in with an example of One Good Thing that happened this year. Could be personal, could be a movie or book, could be something political. I got a bunch of great responses to share. www.welcometohellworld.com/one-good-thi...
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I wrote a tribute to the genius of Sly Stone while he was still with us. And the accompanying mix of live tracks and deep cuts is good too! for @passionweiss.bsky.social
www.passionweiss.com/2025/02/21/f...
www.passionweiss.com/2025/02/21/f...
Funk Gets Stronger: A Sly Stone Tribute Mix | Passion of the Weiss
Including live performances, collaborations, unreleased songs, samples, and covers, Jack Riedy puts together a mix to honor the career of the influential Sly Stone.
www.passionweiss.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:13 AM
I wrote a tribute to the genius of Sly Stone while he was still with us. And the accompanying mix of live tracks and deep cuts is good too! for @passionweiss.bsky.social
www.passionweiss.com/2025/02/21/f...
www.passionweiss.com/2025/02/21/f...
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I wrote about more music than ever this year at No Expectations, so I compiled what I think are the 100 Best Albums of 2025. If you don't recognize a lot of the names here, don't worry. That's the point. I hope you find something new to dig. www.noexpectations.fyi/p/the-100-be...
The 100 Best Albums of 2025
…According to some guy in Chicago. Plus, every album and more I recommended in No Expectations this year.
www.noexpectations.fyi
December 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I wrote about more music than ever this year at No Expectations, so I compiled what I think are the 100 Best Albums of 2025. If you don't recognize a lot of the names here, don't worry. That's the point. I hope you find something new to dig. www.noexpectations.fyi/p/the-100-be...
I know more and more bookers who just turn down any performers advertising themselves with AI art
December 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I know more and more bookers who just turn down any performers advertising themselves with AI art
State of the Leor Address
I wrote about my favorite overlooked Chicago releases of the year, and also the utility of concert previews, the strawman that is USA Today’s Taylor Swift reporter, and more
The best overlooked Chicago records of 2025 - Chicago Reader
The incentives in music journalism say it makes economic sense to cover popular artists. But loving music isn’t about making economic sense.
chicagoreader.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
State of the Leor Address
hear my interview with WXAV 773 Sounds below or wherever you get your podcasts
soundcloud.com/wxav883/jack...
soundcloud.com/wxav883/jack...
Jack Riedy Interview
Jack Riedy is an independent artist that creates an unique sound that's inspired by TV on the Radio, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and the Clash.
In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Jack t
soundcloud.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
hear my interview with WXAV 773 Sounds below or wherever you get your podcasts
soundcloud.com/wxav883/jack...
soundcloud.com/wxav883/jack...
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writing about the art you care about is such a good feeling, like you're baking a birthday cake for someone you love
December 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
writing about the art you care about is such a good feeling, like you're baking a birthday cake for someone you love
It's Bandcamp Friday! Get my album Raw Deal on Bandcamp with some exclusive remixes:
jackriedy.bandcamp.com/album/raw-deal
jackriedy.bandcamp.com/album/raw-deal
December 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It's Bandcamp Friday! Get my album Raw Deal on Bandcamp with some exclusive remixes:
jackriedy.bandcamp.com/album/raw-deal
jackriedy.bandcamp.com/album/raw-deal
I wrote a tribute to the genius of Sly Stone while he was still with us. And the accompanying mix of live tracks and deep cuts is good too! for @passionweiss.bsky.social
www.passionweiss.com/2025/02/21/f...
www.passionweiss.com/2025/02/21/f...
Funk Gets Stronger: A Sly Stone Tribute Mix | Passion of the Weiss
Including live performances, collaborations, unreleased songs, samples, and covers, Jack Riedy puts together a mix to honor the career of the influential Sly Stone.
www.passionweiss.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:13 AM
I wrote a tribute to the genius of Sly Stone while he was still with us. And the accompanying mix of live tracks and deep cuts is good too! for @passionweiss.bsky.social
www.passionweiss.com/2025/02/21/f...
www.passionweiss.com/2025/02/21/f...
Jack Riedy - Raw Deal (Full Album) - YouTube
full album stream of Raw Deal by Jack Riedy
youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Parliament Funkadelic, Houston 1976
YouTube video by Ferretería de Audio & Vídeo
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November 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
insane. what is your roommate’s take on this?
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
insane. what is your roommate’s take on this?