Tom Smith
@tomsmithicus.bsky.social
art & design:
tomsmithicus.com
music:
otoliths.bandcamp.com
smokinziggurats.bandcamp.com
tomsmithicus.com
music:
otoliths.bandcamp.com
smokinziggurats.bandcamp.com
Feckless jagoffs
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Jeffries demands ban on deportation of US citizens as part of DHS reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation fun…
www.kget.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Feckless jagoffs
Otoliths « Lithos » will be released on March 20, vinyl to follow
Produced by Jason Kick at Santo Recording, Oakland.
+ Engineering Marta Alvarez, Phil Manley
Mastering Timothy Stollenwork
Drums Daniel Pearce
Bass/Guitar Ben McClintock
Keys/Vocals @akhil.space
Vocals Ainsley Wagoner
📸 Brook Butler
Produced by Jason Kick at Santo Recording, Oakland.
+ Engineering Marta Alvarez, Phil Manley
Mastering Timothy Stollenwork
Drums Daniel Pearce
Bass/Guitar Ben McClintock
Keys/Vocals @akhil.space
Vocals Ainsley Wagoner
📸 Brook Butler
January 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Otoliths « Lithos » will be released on March 20, vinyl to follow
Produced by Jason Kick at Santo Recording, Oakland.
+ Engineering Marta Alvarez, Phil Manley
Mastering Timothy Stollenwork
Drums Daniel Pearce
Bass/Guitar Ben McClintock
Keys/Vocals @akhil.space
Vocals Ainsley Wagoner
📸 Brook Butler
Produced by Jason Kick at Santo Recording, Oakland.
+ Engineering Marta Alvarez, Phil Manley
Mastering Timothy Stollenwork
Drums Daniel Pearce
Bass/Guitar Ben McClintock
Keys/Vocals @akhil.space
Vocals Ainsley Wagoner
📸 Brook Butler
Reposted by Tom Smith
January 28, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Friday January 16th in San Francisco — Otoliths, Catapult Stevens, and July. Early show — 6:30pm / 10 bux
December 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Friday January 16th in San Francisco — Otoliths, Catapult Stevens, and July. Early show — 6:30pm / 10 bux
Probably the tattoo thing, tbh
Chuck Schumer is spooked by me. And it's not hard to see why.
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Probably the tattoo thing, tbh
Getting fired up for Tuesday at the legendary Bottom of the Hill. Otoliths second club show, with The Sophs and Crop Top. All ages, and good time guaranteed.
#bottomofthehill #sfrockandroll #bayareamusic
#postpunk #oakland
#bottomofthehill #sfrockandroll #bayareamusic
#postpunk #oakland
October 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Getting fired up for Tuesday at the legendary Bottom of the Hill. Otoliths second club show, with The Sophs and Crop Top. All ages, and good time guaranteed.
#bottomofthehill #sfrockandroll #bayareamusic
#postpunk #oakland
#bottomofthehill #sfrockandroll #bayareamusic
#postpunk #oakland
Barely Scheiße
Charlie Kirk was murdered while practicing the very act that gave birth to this nation—and the only thing that will ensure its survival.
Je Suis Charlie
Charlie Kirk was murdered while practicing the very act that gave birth to this nation—and the only thing that will ensure its survival.
bit.ly
September 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Barely Scheiße
As the Cubs continue to be Cub-ish, I would like to extend props to the organist for his selections of Trans-Europe Express into the Let’s Go chant, and Hot Stuff for Hottovy’s mound visit.
September 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
As the Cubs continue to be Cub-ish, I would like to extend props to the organist for his selections of Trans-Europe Express into the Let’s Go chant, and Hot Stuff for Hottovy’s mound visit.
Playing Bathers Library in Oakland tonight with Ainsley Wagoner and Joel Cusumano. Doors at 7, I kick it off at 7:30.
#SFBayAreaMusic #indierock #songwriting
#SFBayAreaMusic #indierock #songwriting
September 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Playing Bathers Library in Oakland tonight with Ainsley Wagoner and Joel Cusumano. Doors at 7, I kick it off at 7:30.
#SFBayAreaMusic #indierock #songwriting
#SFBayAreaMusic #indierock #songwriting
Zach Zaidman’s call was so incomprehensible, Coomer had to relay the whole play after the fact
I swear you see something new in MLB every damn day, Tucker's throw in hits Matt Chapman at first base and pops the ball to the backstop allowing another run to score and Chapman to go to 2nd
August 28, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Zach Zaidman’s call was so incomprehensible, Coomer had to relay the whole play after the fact
ACAB includes Sting
Sting sued by former Police bandmates over alleged lost royalties
Sting sued by former Police bandmates over alleged lost royalties
Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland claim they did not receive songwriting credits for hit Every Breath You Take
Sting has reportedly been sued by his former Police bandmates over alleged lost royalties from their hit song Every Breath You Take.
In the suit, filed in London’s high court, guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland claim they never received songwriting credits on the 1983 single. The pair also allege they have never been paid for their writing contributions. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
ACAB includes Sting
Solo performance at Bathers Library in Oakland on 9/4. Roll through!
August 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Solo performance at Bathers Library in Oakland on 9/4. Roll through!
Marquee broadcast mystified by the concept of the popover
August 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Marquee broadcast mystified by the concept of the popover
The Cubs could use an exorcist and a psychologist
August 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The Cubs could use an exorcist and a psychologist
Cubs gonna Cubs. Here comes the slide.
August 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Cubs gonna Cubs. Here comes the slide.
Silverware at the Kilowatt tonight. Show’s at 8!
May 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Silverware at the Kilowatt tonight. Show’s at 8!
Excited to debut my new project, Otoliths, at the Kilowatt in San Francisco next Wednesday. Roll through!
April 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Excited to debut my new project, Otoliths, at the Kilowatt in San Francisco next Wednesday. Roll through!
Reposted by Tom Smith
Before press came in — but while live feed was running on Bukele’s feed — Trump said to him: “home-growns are next. … You’re gonna need to build about 5 more places.”
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April 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Before press came in — but while live feed was running on Bukele’s feed — Trump said to him: “home-growns are next. … You’re gonna need to build about 5 more places.”
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Maybe Bob Uecker and David Lynch can finally work together now
January 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Maybe Bob Uecker and David Lynch can finally work together now
Getting a lot out of the Eno songwriting class via School of Song. It feels more like a contemporary art theory course, in the best way. It’s fun to add songwriting exercises on top of what the record I’m writing as well. Makes everything feel less precious.
January 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Getting a lot out of the Eno songwriting class via School of Song. It feels more like a contemporary art theory course, in the best way. It’s fun to add songwriting exercises on top of what the record I’m writing as well. Makes everything feel less precious.
for the guitar effects pedal aficionados of bluesky
December 12, 2024 at 8:43 PM
for the guitar effects pedal aficionados of bluesky
Darn Crochet going from Sox to Sox
December 11, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Darn Crochet going from Sox to Sox
Reposted by Tom Smith
i’m gonna just watch this at least once a day and i recommend everyone do the same
November 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM
i’m gonna just watch this at least once a day and i recommend everyone do the same