Jeff Weiss
@passionweiss.bsky.social
it’s regular but it’s not normal | EIC: POW Mag | Founder: P.O.W. Recordings | "Waiting For Britney Spears" out now on MCD/FSG | Long Live Drakeo
Max B returns in rare form
Outkast deliver one of the best Rock N' Roll HOF speeches ever
All City Jimmy separates the real from the lab grown
Jojo2Faded keeps the California interstates heated
MexikoDro is the responsible leader we need
So is Steven Louis
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/10/t...
Outkast deliver one of the best Rock N' Roll HOF speeches ever
All City Jimmy separates the real from the lab grown
Jojo2Faded keeps the California interstates heated
MexikoDro is the responsible leader we need
So is Steven Louis
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/10/t...
The Rap-Up: Week of November 10, 2025 | Passion of the Weiss
Max B is home. OutKast is everlasting. All City Jimmy and JOJO2FADED cruise California, while Atlanta stays spacey through MEXIKODRO.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Max B returns in rare form
Outkast deliver one of the best Rock N' Roll HOF speeches ever
All City Jimmy separates the real from the lab grown
Jojo2Faded keeps the California interstates heated
MexikoDro is the responsible leader we need
So is Steven Louis
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/10/t...
Outkast deliver one of the best Rock N' Roll HOF speeches ever
All City Jimmy separates the real from the lab grown
Jojo2Faded keeps the California interstates heated
MexikoDro is the responsible leader we need
So is Steven Louis
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/10/t...
Waiting For Britney Spears has been out for five months today.
I spoke to the Music Book Club about the process of writing it, what's next, and my own favorite music book.
musicbookclub.substack.com/p/qa-jeff-we...
I spoke to the Music Book Club about the process of writing it, what's next, and my own favorite music book.
musicbookclub.substack.com/p/qa-jeff-we...
Q+A: Jeff Weiss on Britney Spears, Drakeo the Ruler and Dave Tompkins
Passion of the Weiss!
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November 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Waiting For Britney Spears has been out for five months today.
I spoke to the Music Book Club about the process of writing it, what's next, and my own favorite music book.
musicbookclub.substack.com/p/qa-jeff-we...
I spoke to the Music Book Club about the process of writing it, what's next, and my own favorite music book.
musicbookclub.substack.com/p/qa-jeff-we...
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The best solo Wu album, period
On the 30th anniversary of Liquid Swords, I'm re-publishing this tribute to the GZA's masterpiece, originally written in the rec room era.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/08/l...
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The Sword Remains Imperial: GZA's Masterpiece Turns 30 | Passion of the Weiss
To commemorate three decades of "Liquid Swords," we're running a retooled version of a Jeff Weiss feature that originally ran in the rec room era.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The best solo Wu album, period
Reposted by Jeff Weiss
liquid swords is a christmas album
On the 30th anniversary of Liquid Swords, I'm re-publishing this tribute to the GZA's masterpiece, originally written in the rec room era.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/08/l...
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/08/l...
The Sword Remains Imperial: GZA's Masterpiece Turns 30 | Passion of the Weiss
To commemorate three decades of "Liquid Swords," we're running a retooled version of a Jeff Weiss feature that originally ran in the rec room era.
www.passionweiss.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
liquid swords is a christmas album
On the 30th anniversary of Liquid Swords, I'm re-publishing this tribute to the GZA's masterpiece, originally written in the rec room era.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/08/l...
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/08/l...
The Sword Remains Imperial: GZA's Masterpiece Turns 30 | Passion of the Weiss
To commemorate three decades of "Liquid Swords," we're running a retooled version of a Jeff Weiss feature that originally ran in the rec room era.
www.passionweiss.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
On the 30th anniversary of Liquid Swords, I'm re-publishing this tribute to the GZA's masterpiece, originally written in the rec room era.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/08/l...
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/08/l...
Danny Brown made one of the most creatively adventurous, sonically progressive, and best rap albums of the year.
@sonraw.bsky.social went deep on the experimental hyperpop fusion, omnivorous eclecticism, and sense of liberation of "Stardust."
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/06/d...
@sonraw.bsky.social went deep on the experimental hyperpop fusion, omnivorous eclecticism, and sense of liberation of "Stardust."
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/06/d...
On 'Stardust,' Danny Brown Runs Towards the Light | Passion of the Weiss
Danny Brown's latest, 'Stardust,' is one of 2025's most daring and rewarding rap albums.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Danny Brown made one of the most creatively adventurous, sonically progressive, and best rap albums of the year.
@sonraw.bsky.social went deep on the experimental hyperpop fusion, omnivorous eclecticism, and sense of liberation of "Stardust."
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/06/d...
@sonraw.bsky.social went deep on the experimental hyperpop fusion, omnivorous eclecticism, and sense of liberation of "Stardust."
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/06/d...
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The second edition of the POW Book Club is on Such Great Heights by @chrisdeville.bsky.social, who I spoke with for a lovely interview about “indie”: the pros and cons of your favorite bands hitting it big, the fading trust between artists and critics, and where the genre goes from here
An interview with @chrisdeville.bsky.social about the last 2 decades of "indie:" how it transformed into an aesthetic, the difficulties of balancing mainstream success with underground fandom & his excellent book "Such Great Heights"
By @ptoon.bsky.social
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/04/p...
By @ptoon.bsky.social
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/04/p...
How Indie Transformed From A Sub-Culture Into An Aesthetic: A Conversation With Chris DeVille | Passion of the Weiss
For the second edition of Book Club, Pranav Trewn speaks to Chris Deville, the author of "Such Great Heights," e about how indie music transitioned from a real definition into a stylistic motif.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The second edition of the POW Book Club is on Such Great Heights by @chrisdeville.bsky.social, who I spoke with for a lovely interview about “indie”: the pros and cons of your favorite bands hitting it big, the fading trust between artists and critics, and where the genre goes from here
An interview with @chrisdeville.bsky.social about the last 2 decades of "indie:" how it transformed into an aesthetic, the difficulties of balancing mainstream success with underground fandom & his excellent book "Such Great Heights"
By @ptoon.bsky.social
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/04/p...
By @ptoon.bsky.social
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/04/p...
How Indie Transformed From A Sub-Culture Into An Aesthetic: A Conversation With Chris DeVille | Passion of the Weiss
For the second edition of Book Club, Pranav Trewn speaks to Chris Deville, the author of "Such Great Heights," e about how indie music transitioned from a real definition into a stylistic motif.
www.passionweiss.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
An interview with @chrisdeville.bsky.social about the last 2 decades of "indie:" how it transformed into an aesthetic, the difficulties of balancing mainstream success with underground fandom & his excellent book "Such Great Heights"
By @ptoon.bsky.social
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/04/p...
By @ptoon.bsky.social
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/04/p...
Reposted by Jeff Weiss
So grateful to @ptoon.bsky.social and @passionweiss.bsky.social for featuring me and my book
How Indie Transformed From A Sub-Culture Into An Aesthetic: A Conversation With Chris DeVille | Passion of the Weiss
For the second edition of Book Club, Pranav Trewn speaks to Chris Deville, the author of "Such Great Heights," e about how indie music transitioned from a real definition into a stylistic motif.
www.passionweiss.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
So grateful to @ptoon.bsky.social and @passionweiss.bsky.social for featuring me and my book
Just digging through old emails on a regular Wednesday morning
November 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Just digging through old emails on a regular Wednesday morning
We had Zoe Osama on The Truth Hurts talking about growing in South Central, the genius of Suga Free, working with E-40 & Snoop, the exploitative nature of most rap podcasts, his new album "Mr Nobody," and why he no longer feels underrated.
And a lot of add'l rants.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7NT...
And a lot of add'l rants.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7NT...
Zoe Osama Interview
YouTube video by The Truth Hurts
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November 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
We had Zoe Osama on The Truth Hurts talking about growing in South Central, the genius of Suga Free, working with E-40 & Snoop, the exploitative nature of most rap podcasts, his new album "Mr Nobody," and why he no longer feels underrated.
And a lot of add'l rants.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7NT...
And a lot of add'l rants.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7NT...
Lil Baby & G Herbo are at the top of their game
ffawty gets spiritually stoic
Mudbaby Ru offers a masterclass in taunting your enemies
Lilqua 50 summons summer vacation nostalgia
Day3 & FlocDaMVP keep the truth alive
Harley Geffner drops 40 at The Rap Up www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/03/t...
ffawty gets spiritually stoic
Mudbaby Ru offers a masterclass in taunting your enemies
Lilqua 50 summons summer vacation nostalgia
Day3 & FlocDaMVP keep the truth alive
Harley Geffner drops 40 at The Rap Up www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/03/t...
The Rap-Up: Week of November 3, 2025 | Passion of the Weiss
Lil Baby continues to be in rare form, Mudbaby Ru shows off his street star energy in a playful way, a fun ode to a summertime fling gone wrong via Lilqua 50 from Milwaukee and more.
www.passionweiss.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Lil Baby & G Herbo are at the top of their game
ffawty gets spiritually stoic
Mudbaby Ru offers a masterclass in taunting your enemies
Lilqua 50 summons summer vacation nostalgia
Day3 & FlocDaMVP keep the truth alive
Harley Geffner drops 40 at The Rap Up www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/03/t...
ffawty gets spiritually stoic
Mudbaby Ru offers a masterclass in taunting your enemies
Lilqua 50 summons summer vacation nostalgia
Day3 & FlocDaMVP keep the truth alive
Harley Geffner drops 40 at The Rap Up www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/03/t...
The Blue Jays are about to sue the Dodgers for defamation
November 2, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The Blue Jays are about to sue the Dodgers for defamation
A special bonus episode of The Truth Hurts where we talk to Blu and Myka 9 about how they first linked, how Blu first became a Fellowship fan, the art of sampling, the making of their album "God Takes Care of Babies & Fools" and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADnE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADnE...
Myka 9 & Blu on 'God Takes Care of Babies & Fools'
YouTube video by The Truth Hurts
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October 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A special bonus episode of The Truth Hurts where we talk to Blu and Myka 9 about how they first linked, how Blu first became a Fellowship fan, the art of sampling, the making of their album "God Takes Care of Babies & Fools" and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADnE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADnE...
An interview with UK electronic music iconoclasts Mumdance and Logos about the creation of the "weightless" sound, the importance of self-created limitations, finding community via Discord, and their new Ping Vol. 1 compilation.
By @sonraw.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/30/m...
By @sonraw.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/30/m...
"There Are No Rules": An Interview With Club Music Icons Mumdance and Logos | Passion of the Weiss
From weightless sounds to a stream of "pings," we chat with UK electronic music titans Mumdance and Logos about their latest compilation album.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
An interview with UK electronic music iconoclasts Mumdance and Logos about the creation of the "weightless" sound, the importance of self-created limitations, finding community via Discord, and their new Ping Vol. 1 compilation.
By @sonraw.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/30/m...
By @sonraw.bsky.social www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/30/m...
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This was terrible news. He made an enormous contribution to music.
A beautiful tribute to the late jazz legend Jack DeJohnette, who drummed for Miles, Bill Evans, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious, Coltrane, and crafted classics in his own right as a bandleader
@chris-robinson.bsky.social highlights ten of his best performances.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/29/j...
@chris-robinson.bsky.social highlights ten of his best performances.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/29/j...
Remembering Jack DeJohnette, Your Favorite Drummer's Favorite Drummer | Passion of the Weiss
A tribute to the late great prodigiously-gifted musician who proved that he could play with anybody, in any style, at any time across an illustrious, seven decade-long career.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This was terrible news. He made an enormous contribution to music.
Reposted by Jeff Weiss
I joined in the Jack DeJohnette chorus of appreciation with 10 of my favorite JD albums in my latest for @passionweiss.bsky.social RIP to one of the realest to ever sit behind a kit.
A beautiful tribute to the late jazz legend Jack DeJohnette, who drummed for Miles, Bill Evans, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious, Coltrane, and crafted classics in his own right as a bandleader
@chris-robinson.bsky.social highlights ten of his best performances.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/29/j...
@chris-robinson.bsky.social highlights ten of his best performances.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/29/j...
Remembering Jack DeJohnette, Your Favorite Drummer's Favorite Drummer | Passion of the Weiss
A tribute to the late great prodigiously-gifted musician who proved that he could play with anybody, in any style, at any time across an illustrious, seven decade-long career.
www.passionweiss.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I joined in the Jack DeJohnette chorus of appreciation with 10 of my favorite JD albums in my latest for @passionweiss.bsky.social RIP to one of the realest to ever sit behind a kit.
A beautiful tribute to the late jazz legend Jack DeJohnette, who drummed for Miles, Bill Evans, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious, Coltrane, and crafted classics in his own right as a bandleader
@chris-robinson.bsky.social highlights ten of his best performances.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/29/j...
@chris-robinson.bsky.social highlights ten of his best performances.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/29/j...
Remembering Jack DeJohnette, Your Favorite Drummer's Favorite Drummer | Passion of the Weiss
A tribute to the late great prodigiously-gifted musician who proved that he could play with anybody, in any style, at any time across an illustrious, seven decade-long career.
www.passionweiss.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
A beautiful tribute to the late jazz legend Jack DeJohnette, who drummed for Miles, Bill Evans, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious, Coltrane, and crafted classics in his own right as a bandleader
@chris-robinson.bsky.social highlights ten of his best performances.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/29/j...
@chris-robinson.bsky.social highlights ten of his best performances.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/29/j...
For the latest Truth Hurts, I spoke to Blu about coming up in San Pedro, the time that Suge tried to sign him, "Below the Heavens" & "No York!", navigating the industry, life philosophy, and his new collab with Myka 9, "God Takes Care of Babies & Fools."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=frxv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=frxv...
Blu on Suge Knight almost signing him, meeting Exile, Miguel, Aloe Blacc & more legendary LA History
YouTube video by The Truth Hurts
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October 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
For the latest Truth Hurts, I spoke to Blu about coming up in San Pedro, the time that Suge tried to sign him, "Below the Heavens" & "No York!", navigating the industry, life philosophy, and his new collab with Myka 9, "God Takes Care of Babies & Fools."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=frxv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=frxv...
A very smart essay that left me depressively nostalgic for the corporate largesse of the Toyota Scion
hello friends, loved ones, and haters, I wrote a long piece about the last 25 or so years of "indie," inspired by @chrisdeville.bsky.social's fine new book
open.substack.com/pub/ericdhar...
open.substack.com/pub/ericdhar...
October 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A very smart essay that left me depressively nostalgic for the corporate largesse of the Toyota Scion
"Waiting For Britney Spears" made PW's Best Non-Fiction Books of 2025 list - the only one on there that isn't actually non-fiction.
"Allegedly"
"Allegedly"
It’s here! PW’s Best Books of 2025 features the stories that defined the year, sparked conversations, and reminded us why we love to read. Dive in and discover your next favorite. Check out the full list: buff.ly/Rb5UaS6 #PWBestBooks #BestBooks2025 #BookRecommendations #PublishingNews #BookBuzz
October 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
"Waiting For Britney Spears" made PW's Best Non-Fiction Books of 2025 list - the only one on there that isn't actually non-fiction.
"Allegedly"
"Allegedly"
Fatboi Sharif and Trace Amount see God and Goth Girls on the L Train
DJ Smokey & Soudiere prepare for a nuclear fall
Slim Thug & Lil Keke rep till they're dead
One more video from the late great Young Slo-Be
Steven Louis drops a very Gothic Rap Up
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/27/t...
DJ Smokey & Soudiere prepare for a nuclear fall
Slim Thug & Lil Keke rep till they're dead
One more video from the late great Young Slo-Be
Steven Louis drops a very Gothic Rap Up
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/27/t...
The Rap-Up: Week of October 27, 2025 | Passion of the Weiss
It's Halloween week, so we're recommending the most mysterious and unsettling new drops.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Fatboi Sharif and Trace Amount see God and Goth Girls on the L Train
DJ Smokey & Soudiere prepare for a nuclear fall
Slim Thug & Lil Keke rep till they're dead
One more video from the late great Young Slo-Be
Steven Louis drops a very Gothic Rap Up
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/27/t...
DJ Smokey & Soudiere prepare for a nuclear fall
Slim Thug & Lil Keke rep till they're dead
One more video from the late great Young Slo-Be
Steven Louis drops a very Gothic Rap Up
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/27/t...
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As someone told me today, this "certainly isn't smooth jazz."
It is however, the sound of the times and an untameable cyclone.
It is however, the sound of the times and an untameable cyclone.
The latest Fatboi Sharif & Roper Williams nail bomb of industrial, noise & death letter rap is out now on POW
"Goth Girl On the Enterprise," a harrowing distillation of the horrors of contemporary life.
If Guernica was an album, it would sound like this.
fatboisharif.bandcamp.com/album/goth-g...
"Goth Girl On the Enterprise," a harrowing distillation of the horrors of contemporary life.
If Guernica was an album, it would sound like this.
fatboisharif.bandcamp.com/album/goth-g...
Goth Girl On The Enterprise, by Fatboi Sharif & Roper Williams
8 track album
fatboisharif.bandcamp.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
As someone told me today, this "certainly isn't smooth jazz."
It is however, the sound of the times and an untameable cyclone.
It is however, the sound of the times and an untameable cyclone.
Over the last five years, Milwaukee has emerged as one of the most interesting regional rap scenes.
Ezra Olson highlights the best of "The Good Land."
Feat. Certified Trapper, Myaap, AyooLii, J.P., RealStasher50k, Chicken P, Mari Boy Mula Mar and more.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/23/a...
Ezra Olson highlights the best of "The Good Land."
Feat. Certified Trapper, Myaap, AyooLii, J.P., RealStasher50k, Chicken P, Mari Boy Mula Mar and more.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/23/a...
A Guide To the Best of 2020s Milwaukee Rap | Passion of the Weiss
If you're late on the Milwaukee rap boom, this guide to the scene highlights the breakout stars of the 2020s.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Over the last five years, Milwaukee has emerged as one of the most interesting regional rap scenes.
Ezra Olson highlights the best of "The Good Land."
Feat. Certified Trapper, Myaap, AyooLii, J.P., RealStasher50k, Chicken P, Mari Boy Mula Mar and more.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/23/a...
Ezra Olson highlights the best of "The Good Land."
Feat. Certified Trapper, Myaap, AyooLii, J.P., RealStasher50k, Chicken P, Mari Boy Mula Mar and more.
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/23/a...