Thom Avella
@tavellamusic.bsky.social
saxophonist, composer-arranger and educator in Upstate/Capital Region NY. writer/producer of the music essay series Food of Love on Substack and YouTube. also known as taylor moniker.
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Thom Avella
@tavellamusic.bsky.social
· Feb 28
The WORST album in the book? (1001 Albums, Episode 2)
YouTube video by Thom Avella / Taylor Moniker
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episode 2 of 1001 Albums is live on YouTube now. I've been out of the game for so long, I don't know if I know how to make juicy enough thumbnail/title combinations anymore!
a new 1001 Albums piece is live! this one discusses the ways in which “playing to the gallery” can compromise the artistic process. discussing albums by Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift that left me hollow, despite their legions of adoring fans.
1001 Albums, Missive 4 - Bon Jovi/Taylor Swift
how "playing to the gallery" can affect the artistic process.
open.substack.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
a new 1001 Albums piece is live! this one discusses the ways in which “playing to the gallery” can compromise the artistic process. discussing albums by Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift that left me hollow, despite their legions of adoring fans.
episode 2 of 1001 Albums is live on YouTube now. I've been out of the game for so long, I don't know if I know how to make juicy enough thumbnail/title combinations anymore!
The WORST album in the book? (1001 Albums, Episode 2)
YouTube video by Thom Avella / Taylor Moniker
www.youtube.com
February 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
episode 2 of 1001 Albums is live on YouTube now. I've been out of the game for so long, I don't know if I know how to make juicy enough thumbnail/title combinations anymore!
I’ve just launched a new Food of Love series called In Rotation. this will focus on music I’ve been listening to in my day-to-day life outside of the 1001 Albums challenge. the first edition focuses on three different albums, one of which came out this month!
In Rotation (1)
music that's been catching my attention lately.
foodofl0ve.substack.com
February 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I’ve just launched a new Food of Love series called In Rotation. this will focus on music I’ve been listening to in my day-to-day life outside of the 1001 Albums challenge. the first edition focuses on three different albums, one of which came out this month!
Food of Love will also be published to YouTube in an audiovisual form as time permits me to make these videos. here's the YouTube version of the first 1001 Albums entry.
1001 Albums I MUST Hear? Before I WHAT? (Episode 1)
YouTube video by Thom Avella / Taylor Moniker
www.youtube.com
February 17, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Food of Love will also be published to YouTube in an audiovisual form as time permits me to make these videos. here's the YouTube version of the first 1001 Albums entry.
my new Substack publication Food of Love is live! I'm using this as a place to talk about music, musicians, and culture. currently there's two pieces on some interesting albums I've come across on my journey through the 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. this first one focuses on Fela Kuti.
1001 Albums, Missive 1 - Introduction/Fela Kuti
beginning a journey through the 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
foodofl0ve.substack.com
February 17, 2025 at 2:54 AM
my new Substack publication Food of Love is live! I'm using this as a place to talk about music, musicians, and culture. currently there's two pieces on some interesting albums I've come across on my journey through the 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. this first one focuses on Fela Kuti.
wow. a chronological feed of posts. this is all i have ever wanted
August 5, 2023 at 2:12 AM
wow. a chronological feed of posts. this is all i have ever wanted