Zach Long
@zlong.bsky.social
Chicago-based writer, new dad, and music fan. Currently working on content at Eventbrite and writing my newsletter: https://zachlong.substack.com/
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Ozzy is one of like 3 people in Decline of Western Civilization Part 2 that comes off as a decent human being and I always love the scene where Penelope Spheeris interviews him making breakfast while he explains the ups and downs of the business.
July 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Ozzy is one of like 3 people in Decline of Western Civilization Part 2 that comes off as a decent human being and I always love the scene where Penelope Spheeris interviews him making breakfast while he explains the ups and downs of the business.
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I unironically believe this and think it would make everyone in America's lives better.
i believe that at 18 every american should be entered into a draft, not for military service, but for one year of mandatory retail or restaurant work
July 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I unironically believe this and think it would make everyone in America's lives better.
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Chris Ware postage stamps are coming July 23rd
July 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Chris Ware postage stamps are coming July 23rd
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According to the 1989 Japanese movie GUNHED, July 4, 2025, is the day the supercomputer Chiron 5 will turn against humanity, triggering The Great Robot War on island 8JO. Please plan accordingly.
July 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
According to the 1989 Japanese movie GUNHED, July 4, 2025, is the day the supercomputer Chiron 5 will turn against humanity, triggering The Great Robot War on island 8JO. Please plan accordingly.
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Welcome to @Metra's new Cafe Car at LaSalle St!
With free coffee and a DJ Rave for your morning commute!
With free coffee and a DJ Rave for your morning commute!
June 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Welcome to @Metra's new Cafe Car at LaSalle St!
With free coffee and a DJ Rave for your morning commute!
With free coffee and a DJ Rave for your morning commute!
I'm hearing that all future baptisms will use au jus
May 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I'm hearing that all future baptisms will use au jus
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Guitarist Jeff Parker & ETA IVtet—saxophonist Josh Johnson, bassist Anna Butterss, drummer Jay Bellerose—perform an @npr.org Tiny Desk Concert, "a space for your mind to meditate on what the music speaks, set to a gossamer groove," per @totalvibration.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fsnw...
Jeff Parker ETA IVtet: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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May 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Guitarist Jeff Parker & ETA IVtet—saxophonist Josh Johnson, bassist Anna Butterss, drummer Jay Bellerose—perform an @npr.org Tiny Desk Concert, "a space for your mind to meditate on what the music speaks, set to a gossamer groove," per @totalvibration.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fsnw...
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Are you having Aerial Troubles with your Colour TV? We can't help with the technical issues, but we are able to take your minds off the problem with news of a brand new Stereolab album.
Duophonic UHF Disks and Warp present:
Instant Holograms On Metal Film
Releasing 23 May 2025.
stereolab.co.uk
Duophonic UHF Disks and Warp present:
Instant Holograms On Metal Film
Releasing 23 May 2025.
stereolab.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Are you having Aerial Troubles with your Colour TV? We can't help with the technical issues, but we are able to take your minds off the problem with news of a brand new Stereolab album.
Duophonic UHF Disks and Warp present:
Instant Holograms On Metal Film
Releasing 23 May 2025.
stereolab.co.uk
Duophonic UHF Disks and Warp present:
Instant Holograms On Metal Film
Releasing 23 May 2025.
stereolab.co.uk
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Today, the iconic and influential 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 share their first new music since 2016: the single “𝗢𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻,” in anticipation of a larger body of work to be released soon via 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 & 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 @nonesuch.com (details TBA).
LINK: tortoise.lnk.to/oganesson
Photo: Todd Weaver
LINK: tortoise.lnk.to/oganesson
Photo: Todd Weaver
March 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Today, the iconic and influential 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 share their first new music since 2016: the single “𝗢𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻,” in anticipation of a larger body of work to be released soon via 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 & 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 @nonesuch.com (details TBA).
LINK: tortoise.lnk.to/oganesson
Photo: Todd Weaver
LINK: tortoise.lnk.to/oganesson
Photo: Todd Weaver
Tracked down some real collector's items from the Tokyo Series
March 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Tracked down some real collector's items from the Tokyo Series
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The end of Whiplash except it's the Mute City theme from F-Zero.
March 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The end of Whiplash except it's the Mute City theme from F-Zero.
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‘Some Cities,’ Doves’ second #1 album in the UK, was released 20 years ago today. 💿 The band’s new album ‘Constellations For The Lonely’ will be out next week.
February 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
‘Some Cities,’ Doves’ second #1 album in the UK, was released 20 years ago today. 💿 The band’s new album ‘Constellations For The Lonely’ will be out next week.
Bon Iver is officially Kojima-pilled
February 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Bon Iver is officially Kojima-pilled
Happy Apple is playing a rare Chicago show at Constellation in April wl.seetickets.us/event/Happy-...
Happy Apple Tickets 04/08/25
Looking for Happy Apple tickets by Constellation Chicago taking place in Chicago, IL at Constellation on 04/08/25? Click here to buy now!
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January 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Happy Apple is playing a rare Chicago show at Constellation in April wl.seetickets.us/event/Happy-...
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🎞️ David Lynch tribute at @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DE8LKIASiL...
January 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
🎞️ David Lynch tribute at @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DE8LKIASiL...
Someone's gonna have to lower all of the Big Boy burger-holding arms to half-mast
January 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Someone's gonna have to lower all of the Big Boy burger-holding arms to half-mast
Had a disjointed year of listening to new music (for a very joyous reason), but managed to throw together the Annual List
Playing Favorites
Rattling off 42 records I enjoyed during a year in which I took a four-month hiatus from trying to "keep up" with music.
zachlong.substack.com
December 28, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Had a disjointed year of listening to new music (for a very joyous reason), but managed to throw together the Annual List
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Japan is objectively correct about bathroom layout. The toilet and the shower should be in separate but adjacent rooms. This would solve 90% or all roommate bathroom disputes.
December 20, 2024 at 5:33 AM
Japan is objectively correct about bathroom layout. The toilet and the shower should be in separate but adjacent rooms. This would solve 90% or all roommate bathroom disputes.
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Game trailer begins. An armored marine hefts a rocket launcher and aims at an orc barbarian. A big letter E flies out and blasts a hole through the monster’s spine. And then turns green. Wordle 2
December 13, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Game trailer begins. An armored marine hefts a rocket launcher and aims at an orc barbarian. A big letter E flies out and blasts a hole through the monster’s spine. And then turns green. Wordle 2
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warm chicago pigeons
cold chicago pigeons
cold chicago pigeons
December 7, 2024 at 12:32 PM
warm chicago pigeons
cold chicago pigeons
cold chicago pigeons
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The former Thompson Center, in the midst of Google’s renovations
December 5, 2024 at 9:30 PM
The former Thompson Center, in the midst of Google’s renovations
Still can't believe that Yasuaki Shimizu is touring the US for the first time since the '80s. Pre-sale code for the Chicago gig is "KAKASHI" if you want to witness it www.ticketweb.com/event/yasuak...
Tickets for Yasuaki Shimizu
Find tickets for Yasuaki Shimizu showing at the Thalia Hall - Chicago, US Monday Mar 24, 7:00PM
www.ticketweb.com
December 5, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Still can't believe that Yasuaki Shimizu is touring the US for the first time since the '80s. Pre-sale code for the Chicago gig is "KAKASHI" if you want to witness it www.ticketweb.com/event/yasuak...
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Every year, Spotify makes its ploy for free social media promotion from a ton of music fans who should know better, and every year, we eat it up.
Spotify Is Using You
The streaming behemoth has once again ensnared us in its icky web with their latest Wrapped campaign.
www.hearingthings.co
December 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Every year, Spotify makes its ploy for free social media promotion from a ton of music fans who should know better, and every year, we eat it up.