Will Mason
@willmasonmusic.com
Musician and composer • assoc. professor of music, Skidmore College • “experimental yet still catchy” — New York Times • repost = 👀
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Will Mason
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· Jan 10
Will Mason - Hemlocks (score follower) feat. Anna Webber, Daniel Fisher-Lochhead, deVon Russell Gray
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My latest album is out today on @newfocuslabel.bsky.social. It's called "Hemlocks, Peacocks" and features Anna Webber, Daniel Fisher-Lochhead, deVon Russell Gray, and me. I made a score follower video for the first track for those who are curious.
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Just me & my 65 lb lap dog
November 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Just me & my 65 lb lap dog
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Elon Musk is set to make more than every U.S. elementary school teacher combined.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
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Elon Musk is set to make more than every U.S. elementary teacher combined
See how Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s new payment package compares with other occupations in the United States.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Elon Musk is set to make more than every U.S. elementary school teacher combined.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
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The reason why socialism is no longer taboo in America is that our elites have successfully rebranded it as “any attempt by the state to function beyond semi-random violence“ while trying to combat it.
Everyone has lost their minds
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The reason why socialism is no longer taboo in America is that our elites have successfully rebranded it as “any attempt by the state to function beyond semi-random violence“ while trying to combat it.
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It was always clear that Trump et al. were not following the law. It has become clear that Columbia’s administration *wanted* to force through certain changes in our university
November 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It was always clear that Trump et al. were not following the law. It has become clear that Columbia’s administration *wanted* to force through certain changes in our university
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Former first lady Michelle Obama says the U.S. is “not ready” for a female president and has “a lot of growing up to do” to reach that point.
“There’s still, sadly, a lot of men who do not feel like they can be led by a woman. And we saw it,” Obama said.
“There’s still, sadly, a lot of men who do not feel like they can be led by a woman. And we saw it,” Obama said.
Michelle Obama says America is ‘not ready’ for a female president
“Don’t even look at me about running because you all are lying. You’re not ready for a woman. You are not. So don’t waste my time,” the former first lady said in a recent interview.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Former first lady Michelle Obama says the U.S. is “not ready” for a female president and has “a lot of growing up to do” to reach that point.
“There’s still, sadly, a lot of men who do not feel like they can be led by a woman. And we saw it,” Obama said.
“There’s still, sadly, a lot of men who do not feel like they can be led by a woman. And we saw it,” Obama said.
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Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
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Sharp point from @brianbeutler.bsky.social: The fact that as many as 50 Republicans are expected to vote for release of the Epstein files shows attacking Trump's corruption and depravity actually can divide GOP, so not *everything* has to be "affordability."
www.offmessage.net/p/force-a-re...
www.offmessage.net/p/force-a-re...
Force A Referendum On The Epstein Coverup
It divides Republicans much more than "affordability" or any other economic issue.
www.offmessage.net
November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Sharp point from @brianbeutler.bsky.social: The fact that as many as 50 Republicans are expected to vote for release of the Epstein files shows attacking Trump's corruption and depravity actually can divide GOP, so not *everything* has to be "affordability."
www.offmessage.net/p/force-a-re...
www.offmessage.net/p/force-a-re...
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I think the banal answer is: he’s very rich and powerful and good at networking and this how people act around very rich and powerful people.
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I think the banal answer is: he’s very rich and powerful and good at networking and this how people act around very rich and powerful people.
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Here's the full Summers email, btw.
November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Here's the full Summers email, btw.
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That’s…a lot of staff turnover.
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
That’s…a lot of staff turnover.
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Genuinely hadn't occurred to me until today that maybe some of these tech billionaires are so psyched about AI because they are unironically impressed by LLM's writing skills.
Another revelation from all of these emails is that many of the richest and most powerful people in the country absolutely cannot write. Helps explain their sweaty embrace of LLMs.
November 13, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Genuinely hadn't occurred to me until today that maybe some of these tech billionaires are so psyched about AI because they are unironically impressed by LLM's writing skills.
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Something the US needs to accept too is that without a large-scale correction imposing consequences on a large number of people, the crisis of governance here will continue indefinitely
November 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Something the US needs to accept too is that without a large-scale correction imposing consequences on a large number of people, the crisis of governance here will continue indefinitely
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Been a while since Trump has done a Watergate; he needs to get back on that horse if he's going to keep up the Watergate-a-day pace.
WSJ: Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James.
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
November 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Been a while since Trump has done a Watergate; he needs to get back on that horse if he's going to keep up the Watergate-a-day pace.
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Found the tweet that Joyce Carol Oates bodied Elon Musk with and it's so beautiful in its eloquent, simple take down. So much so he's crashing out trying to prove he reads books now. Put this in the Louvre.
November 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Found the tweet that Joyce Carol Oates bodied Elon Musk with and it's so beautiful in its eloquent, simple take down. So much so he's crashing out trying to prove he reads books now. Put this in the Louvre.
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Don't call the cops on someone in a mental health crisis unless you want them dead.
Three former San Antonio police officers were acquitted on Monday of all charges related to the fatal shooting of a woman who appeared to be having a mental health crisis when they were dispatched to her apartment in 2023. nyti.ms/4qRnvvT
3 San Antonio Officers Acquitted in Fatal Shooting of Woman in 2023
Melissa Perez, 46, swung a hammer in their direction and appeared to be in distress in her home when the officers arrived, officials said.
nyti.ms
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Don't call the cops on someone in a mental health crisis unless you want them dead.
no spoilers but there is a serious anti-electronic musician bias in today's "Connections"
November 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
no spoilers but there is a serious anti-electronic musician bias in today's "Connections"
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NYC this Friday -- A rare trio concert by Henry Threadgill, Dafnis Prieto, and me!
www.92ny.org/event/henry-...
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www.92ny.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
NYC this Friday -- A rare trio concert by Henry Threadgill, Dafnis Prieto, and me!
www.92ny.org/event/henry-...
www.92ny.org/event/henry-...
"Death by Lightning" feels like the sort of thing I'd have invented in a drunken haze with other polisci majors at Oberlin.
"OK, ok LOOK. Look. Hear me out. A rousing melodrama about forgotten hero of history JAMES *belch* GARFIELD. With Nick Offerman as a belligerent yet emotive Chester A Arthur."
"OK, ok LOOK. Look. Hear me out. A rousing melodrama about forgotten hero of history JAMES *belch* GARFIELD. With Nick Offerman as a belligerent yet emotive Chester A Arthur."
November 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
"Death by Lightning" feels like the sort of thing I'd have invented in a drunken haze with other polisci majors at Oberlin.
"OK, ok LOOK. Look. Hear me out. A rousing melodrama about forgotten hero of history JAMES *belch* GARFIELD. With Nick Offerman as a belligerent yet emotive Chester A Arthur."
"OK, ok LOOK. Look. Hear me out. A rousing melodrama about forgotten hero of history JAMES *belch* GARFIELD. With Nick Offerman as a belligerent yet emotive Chester A Arthur."
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I’m pretty sure winning a slam dunk lawsuit against this criminal extortion would have been cheaper than dropping $60m during a bad budget crunch. They didn’t cave to pressure. They collaborated with the regime and sold out their students and staff.
Breaking News: Cornell University reached an agreement with the Trump administration that would restore hundreds of millions in funding to the university. It's expected to pay a $30 million fine to the government and to invest $30 million in agriculture and farming programs.
Cornell Reaches Deal with Trump Administration to Restore Research Funds
The Ivy League university had warned of layoffs after the Trump administration stripped it of funds this year. The cuts were among the deepest in higher education.
nyti.ms
November 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I’m pretty sure winning a slam dunk lawsuit against this criminal extortion would have been cheaper than dropping $60m during a bad budget crunch. They didn’t cave to pressure. They collaborated with the regime and sold out their students and staff.
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ryan is right. people HATE hearing this. but it is just a matter of simple incentives. if you want a more representative legislature — and if you want a legislature more resistant to corruption — then you need to jack up the salaries. serving as mayor of NYC should net you a cool 500K *at least*
people hate hearing this but it's 100% true, creating a huge pay gap between political leaders, their staffs, and other elites is a recipe for corruption. of course the flip side of that is taxes on the rich should be jacked way the hell up
The Mayor of New York only makes $260k. I bet there are police that make more than that in NY with overtime.
We need to pay elected leaders more money and stop pretending it's some sort of calling. They're managing hundreds of billions of dollars in investments and millions of people's lives.
We need to pay elected leaders more money and stop pretending it's some sort of calling. They're managing hundreds of billions of dollars in investments and millions of people's lives.
November 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
ryan is right. people HATE hearing this. but it is just a matter of simple incentives. if you want a more representative legislature — and if you want a legislature more resistant to corruption — then you need to jack up the salaries. serving as mayor of NYC should net you a cool 500K *at least*
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Editor: You get that elegy to Nancy Pelosi’s 40-year political career done?
NYT reporter: Sure did boss, real fuckin psychosexual just like you asked.
Editor: what
NYT reporter: Sure did boss, real fuckin psychosexual just like you asked.
Editor: what
November 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Editor: You get that elegy to Nancy Pelosi’s 40-year political career done?
NYT reporter: Sure did boss, real fuckin psychosexual just like you asked.
Editor: what
NYT reporter: Sure did boss, real fuckin psychosexual just like you asked.
Editor: what
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We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
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Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply