J.R. Nelson
@jrnelson.bsky.social
Owner of Myopic Books and formerly 50% of Chicago Reader's Gossip Wolf. Fuck Ayn Rand.
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J.R. Nelson
@jrnelson.bsky.social
· Jul 5
Without downloading any new pictures show me your vibe for this summer
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....new Souled American album, you say? souledamerican.bandcamp.com/album/sancti...
Sanctions, by Souled American
12 track album
souledamerican.bandcamp.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:24 AM
....new Souled American album, you say? souledamerican.bandcamp.com/album/sancti...
Can anybody answer a dumb question? 1) I buy a sick watch from Sweden from retailer with a 30 day full refund policy but tariff fees aren't included in their price 2) it's shipped here via UPS, and I get charged for tariffs, which I pay to the shipper (assuming 15%) 3) I decide to return the watch
January 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Can anybody answer a dumb question? 1) I buy a sick watch from Sweden from retailer with a 30 day full refund policy but tariff fees aren't included in their price 2) it's shipped here via UPS, and I get charged for tariffs, which I pay to the shipper (assuming 15%) 3) I decide to return the watch
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The inimitable @maciestewart.bsky.social begins a monthlong Wednesday residency at Color Club this week. For her first show, she'll play solo and in a duo with Zander Raymond—and we've got all the lineups here: chicagoreader.com/music/concer...
Ever-evolving musician Macie Stewart plays a January residency at Color Club - Chicago Reader
Each weekly performance is sure to be a deeply felt display of her deft musicianship and her profound connections with her fellow musicians.
chicagoreader.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:21 PM
The inimitable @maciestewart.bsky.social begins a monthlong Wednesday residency at Color Club this week. For her first show, she'll play solo and in a duo with Zander Raymond—and we've got all the lineups here: chicagoreader.com/music/concer...
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there should be a non-alcoholic beer that still gets you drunk. and it's healthy for you. and it's free. and everything will be okay. tell me everything will be okay. tell me they'll make a non-alcoholic beer that still gets you drunk
December 31, 2025 at 12:06 AM
there should be a non-alcoholic beer that still gets you drunk. and it's healthy for you. and it's free. and everything will be okay. tell me everything will be okay. tell me they'll make a non-alcoholic beer that still gets you drunk
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𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐘 𝐆𝐎𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊
I like white whales and I cannot lie
You other sailors can't deny
When a fish rolls in as a pale and eerie sight
Spermacetti is your right
You get sprung
Wanna throw stuff well
Til you know that the whale's in hell
Oh, Moby
I wanna stop goonin'
And get harpoonin'
My whalers tried to w
I like white whales and I cannot lie
You other sailors can't deny
When a fish rolls in as a pale and eerie sight
Spermacetti is your right
You get sprung
Wanna throw stuff well
Til you know that the whale's in hell
Oh, Moby
I wanna stop goonin'
And get harpoonin'
My whalers tried to w
December 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐘 𝐆𝐎𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊
I like white whales and I cannot lie
You other sailors can't deny
When a fish rolls in as a pale and eerie sight
Spermacetti is your right
You get sprung
Wanna throw stuff well
Til you know that the whale's in hell
Oh, Moby
I wanna stop goonin'
And get harpoonin'
My whalers tried to w
I like white whales and I cannot lie
You other sailors can't deny
When a fish rolls in as a pale and eerie sight
Spermacetti is your right
You get sprung
Wanna throw stuff well
Til you know that the whale's in hell
Oh, Moby
I wanna stop goonin'
And get harpoonin'
My whalers tried to w
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Making sure everyone knows that Kate Bush's 1979 Christmas special is available to stream on YouTube and it's VERY worth your time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6BP...
Kate Bush (BEST MASTER) 1979 Christmas BBC TV Special #katebush #christmas #petergabriel
YouTube video by Classic Rock Facts
www.youtube.com
December 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Making sure everyone knows that Kate Bush's 1979 Christmas special is available to stream on YouTube and it's VERY worth your time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6BP...
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Brian Eno: Before And After Christmas
December 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Brian Eno: Before And After Christmas
Interesting news for menswear dorks: Mark Cho announced on Instagram today that he sold his ownership stake in Drake's earlier this month but didn't name the new owner in his post. Cho says Michael Hill will stay on as co-owner and managing and creative director, which seems ideal.
December 24, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Interesting news for menswear dorks: Mark Cho announced on Instagram today that he sold his ownership stake in Drake's earlier this month but didn't name the new owner in his post. Cho says Michael Hill will stay on as co-owner and managing and creative director, which seems ideal.
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via The New Yorker, Ellis Rosen cartoon
December 23, 2025 at 5:31 AM
via The New Yorker, Ellis Rosen cartoon
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Hey if you live In CHICAGO ILLUNOIS you should get one of these for your wall/fridge or you WILL regret it
I'M NOT A GIRL, I'M A GENIUS. The 2026 Gunkhole calendar, celebrating our favorite writers of the long 20th century. Teal riso ink on light blue paper. Currently available exclusively in-person at Myopic Books in Chicago starting December 20th.
December 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Hey if you live In CHICAGO ILLUNOIS you should get one of these for your wall/fridge or you WILL regret it
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trump: prices are down. we're living deliciously. it's beautiful
kilmeade: democrats say you met with black phillip-in essence the devil. can you squash that rumor?
trump: i won't say who but we had a conversation that might be one of the most wonderful conversations in terms of the things we said
kilmeade: democrats say you met with black phillip-in essence the devil. can you squash that rumor?
trump: i won't say who but we had a conversation that might be one of the most wonderful conversations in terms of the things we said
December 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
trump: prices are down. we're living deliciously. it's beautiful
kilmeade: democrats say you met with black phillip-in essence the devil. can you squash that rumor?
trump: i won't say who but we had a conversation that might be one of the most wonderful conversations in terms of the things we said
kilmeade: democrats say you met with black phillip-in essence the devil. can you squash that rumor?
trump: i won't say who but we had a conversation that might be one of the most wonderful conversations in terms of the things we said
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Farewell to the great Joe Ely, a pioneer of progressive country with the Flatlanders who sowed the seeds of Americana by touring with such rockers as the Clash in the early 1980s. variety.com/2025/music/o...
Joe Ely, Texas Country-Rock Hero Who Grew His Fan Base Touring With the Clash, Dies at 78
Joe Ely, the Lubbock-bred singer-songwriter who grew his country fan base into a broader one with big cosigns from the Clash and others, died at 78.
variety.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Farewell to the great Joe Ely, a pioneer of progressive country with the Flatlanders who sowed the seeds of Americana by touring with such rockers as the Clash in the early 1980s. variety.com/2025/music/o...
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Buy Jello Biafra's car
www.hemmings.com/auction/1989...
www.hemmings.com/auction/1989...
Punk Legend Jello Biafra's 1989 Toyota Celica GT Convertible
Owned and driven by music legend Jello Biafra since 1995, this 1989 Toyota Celica GT Convertible has impeccable punk rock credentials. As Jello’s daily driver for decades, this T160-generation...
www.hemmings.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Buy Jello Biafra's car
www.hemmings.com/auction/1989...
www.hemmings.com/auction/1989...
lol
December 13, 2025 at 5:30 AM
lol
Hang in there, Chicago
December 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Hang in there, Chicago
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Udo Kier's first and only post on Twitter 💯
March 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Udo Kier's first and only post on Twitter 💯
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Udo Kier, a player in everything from ‘Dogville’ to ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,’ has died. He was 81. Kier starred in two Andy Warhol movies, played a Warhol type in a Madonna music video, and was a baddie in ‘Blade.’
Cult Actor Udo Kier Dies at 81
Udo Kier, a player in everything from ‘Dogville’ to ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,’ has died. He was 81. Kier starred in two Andy Warhol movies, played a Warhol type in a Madonna music video, and was a baddie in ‘Blade.’
www.vulture.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Udo Kier, a player in everything from ‘Dogville’ to ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,’ has died. He was 81. Kier starred in two Andy Warhol movies, played a Warhol type in a Madonna music video, and was a baddie in ‘Blade.’
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In this week's Gossip Wolf, Leor Galil pays tribute to Arthur Banks of Jugrnaut, Shuttered house club the Post hosts Sunday nights at the New Celebrity Lounge, rapper OkDeazy headlines a monster show at Subterranean, and more. https://bit.ly/4o9Bbjo
Rest in peace to Arthur Banks of Jugrnaut - Chicago Reader
Jugrnaut cofounder Arthur Banks passes away, shuttered house club the Post hosts Sunday nights at the New Celebrity Lounge, and more.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In this week's Gossip Wolf, Leor Galil pays tribute to Arthur Banks of Jugrnaut, Shuttered house club the Post hosts Sunday nights at the New Celebrity Lounge, rapper OkDeazy headlines a monster show at Subterranean, and more. https://bit.ly/4o9Bbjo
Proud to rep for the Dick Cavett of the Adderall Generation
November 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Proud to rep for the Dick Cavett of the Adderall Generation
Got a visit from @imleor.bsky.social on his 40th born day!!! Happy bday to the big homie!! Throw him some wishes and love, y’all ❤️❤️
November 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Got a visit from @imleor.bsky.social on his 40th born day!!! Happy bday to the big homie!! Throw him some wishes and love, y’all ❤️❤️
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Everything these people write reminds me of Tricia Lockwood’s tweet but they are both Jonathan Franzen
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Everything these people write reminds me of Tricia Lockwood’s tweet but they are both Jonathan Franzen
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Olivia Nuzzi got horny at the part of ET where he’s lying sick in the water
November 18, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Olivia Nuzzi got horny at the part of ET where he’s lying sick in the water
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In this week's Gossip Wolf, Torn Light Records reopens, The Fallen Log shuts its doors, Public Works sells a “Fuck ICE” T-shirt to benefit immigrant groups, and more. https://bit.ly/4nQoRUL
Torn Light Records reopens after a month of mopping up - Chicago Reader
Torn Light Records reopens after a month of mopping up, Public Works sells a “Fuck ICE” T-shirt to benefit immigrant groups, and more.
bit.ly
November 16, 2025 at 2:34 AM
In this week's Gossip Wolf, Torn Light Records reopens, The Fallen Log shuts its doors, Public Works sells a “Fuck ICE” T-shirt to benefit immigrant groups, and more. https://bit.ly/4nQoRUL
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Me reading the emails.
November 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Me reading the emails.