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The Matt's DeMello
@themattsdemello.bsky.social
A forever friend-rocking artisnal singer-songcyclist specializing in anti-folk and adjacentwave. A tech researching Chess masochist. - he/they

mattdemello.bandcamp.com
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So excited to get these special editions of Confetti in a Coalmine out into the world!

I had a nice chat with @iheartnoise.bsky.social about the releases that comprise this new ‘deluxe’ reissue along with what I’m reading and listening to this year:

ihrtn.net/q-a-matt-dem...
Q & A // Matt DeMello on Confetti in a Coalmine Reissue - I Heart Noise
Q & A // Matt DeMello on Confetti in a Coalmine Reissue
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Going for a walk with your cousins.
Some savvy weed grower better have a strain named Cranberry Sauce with this ad on the bottle.
November 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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In reflection, these leaves fallen across a puddle, have found a way back into their parents’ arms.
November 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Here’s some free codes, lovely peoples. Go stick it in yer collection!

wileysoule.bandcamp.com/yum

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November 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Clem Burke's birthday reminds me that he ranks among my favorite drummers. wp.me/pzXeC-dNI
The best drum breaks, solos, and moments in rock
Replaying “Cattle and Cane” this morning, I marveled anew at what Lindy Morrison had gotten away with. By drumming in what amounted to 11/4 time (a bar of 5, followed by 2, then 4, acco…
wp.me
November 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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One more MST3K post: a Letterboxd review in which I sum up my thoughts about a show I have loved for over 25 years letterboxd.com/aklingus/fil...
A ½ review of The Creeping Terror (1964)
There are folks out there that despise MST3K, one of my most cherished pieces of pop culture, because to them it degrades the folks that set out to make entertainment in good faith, affixes a smartass...
letterboxd.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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The real and true story of why Police Squad (the TV series Naked Gun was based on and easily the funniest tv show of its time) was canceled is legitimately insane and one of the most egregious examples of TV malpractice I’ve ever heard:
November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Thank you for teaching me how to make jokes. You changed my life
Today in 1988 Mystery Science Theater 3000 premiered on KTMA in St. Paul Minnesota. #MST3K
November 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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bob dylan is back to playing regional covers. last night in killarney, a gorgeous "lakes of pontchartrain," the first since 1991.
November 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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It's that time of year again...

🎁A VERY 80s CHRISTMAS🎁 - unlike most public "80s" holiday playlists, this is *actually* music from 1980-1989!

🎄Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/2oG...

🎅🏻Apple: music.apple.com/us/playlist/...

☃️YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
November 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Define your music taste in eight artists

Bob Dylan

Oh wait that's probably too many...
Define your music taste in eight artists

Insomnium
Mike Oldfield
New Order
Joy Division
P. Lion
The Durutti Column
Fischer-Z
Propaganda
Define your music taste in eight artists

Alcest
Depeche mode
Afi
Portishead
Fleetwood mac
Linkin Park (pre-scientology ofc)
Deftones
Lola young
November 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Something I adore about my home state is the constant self-conscious that no one gives a fuck about Rhode Island and we need to tell the world all about it.
femme polk collective - Welcome to Rhode Island

"Not enough songs about Rhode Island? We are here to help fix that."

#indierock #alternativerock #music

getmusic.fm/l/Y18BwT
November 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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January flag.
November 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Isn't this a Ray Bradbury tragedy?
A 25-person startup is developing technology to block the sun and turn down the planet’s thermostat.

The stakes are huge — and the company and its critics say regulations need to catch up.

Read more: politi.co/4iaojIc
November 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Hi! We’re so proud to share our brand new single “White Thread” with you!
We teamed up with Sarah Tudzin (Illuminati Hotties), who produced the track.
Check it out here:

wearejoinersband.bandcamp.com/track/white-...
November 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This is why I adore Blue Sky.
November 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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C’mon baby, do the action painting
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November 23, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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The Thing (1982) is a Thanksgiving movie.

Thought of it while prepping a Friendsgiving turkey today.
November 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Ever wanted to know just what is stereophonic sound on your record player / turntable? Well then, this inner lp sleeve from RCA will tell you all about it!
November 23, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Matt DeMello - There's No Place Like Nowhere: Ten Years Later

@themattsdemello.bsky.social

"A special edition of a 'synth orchestral' marvel..."

#bandcampcodes #fusionjazzpop #indieprog #singersongcycle #music

getmusic.fm/l/43PFlj
November 23, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Every few years, I remember this totally forgotten gem of a mid-2010s power pop album. "Beach Buddy" is an absolute bop.

purpletexas.bandcamp.com/album/409
(409), by Purple
15 track album
purpletexas.bandcamp.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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Zohran Mamdani to release PSA video, "How to talk to your deranged racist MAGA uncle at Thanksgiving dinner."
November 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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there should be a Ghostbusters tv show in the style/format of Cops
November 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM