Went to the Northside Record Fair. My favorite vendor from last time I went wasn't there but still got two records. Been listening to the Horace Tapscott record and it's pretty great.
November 9, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Went to the Northside Record Fair. My favorite vendor from last time I went wasn't there but still got two records. Been listening to the Horace Tapscott record and it's pretty great.
One of my favorite things about her writing style are these small emotional moments that happen between all the shit of life. She often punctuates these moments with pitch-black panels of the characters thoughts. It's great to have these grounding moments of self-reflection from impulsive youth.
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
One of my favorite things about her writing style are these small emotional moments that happen between all the shit of life. She often punctuates these moments with pitch-black panels of the characters thoughts. It's great to have these grounding moments of self-reflection from impulsive youth.
Finally read my copy of Kyoko Okazaki's River's Edge. I don't think there is a manga artist out there that really does what she does. The way she depicts young characters endlessly flailing through the mundanity of modern living really hits close to home. She is so in tune to the youth.
November 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Finally read my copy of Kyoko Okazaki's River's Edge. I don't think there is a manga artist out there that really does what she does. The way she depicts young characters endlessly flailing through the mundanity of modern living really hits close to home. She is so in tune to the youth.
#nowlistening
Microstoria - init ding + _snd
Great glitch music. Fragile and warm. Organic rumblings that feel both urban and botanic. Find myself listening to it in times I need to wind down and rest.
Microstoria - init ding + _snd
Great glitch music. Fragile and warm. Organic rumblings that feel both urban and botanic. Find myself listening to it in times I need to wind down and rest.
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
#nowlistening
Microstoria - init ding + _snd
Great glitch music. Fragile and warm. Organic rumblings that feel both urban and botanic. Find myself listening to it in times I need to wind down and rest.
Microstoria - init ding + _snd
Great glitch music. Fragile and warm. Organic rumblings that feel both urban and botanic. Find myself listening to it in times I need to wind down and rest.
Gueule d'amour (1937)
Jean Gabin's best performance? Certainly his most emotionally revealing. A rare instance of him moving beyond his usual anti-social, guarded roles into climatic naked emotion with actual tears. The gay subtext here is surprising, adding a whole new dimension to the film.
Jean Gabin's best performance? Certainly his most emotionally revealing. A rare instance of him moving beyond his usual anti-social, guarded roles into climatic naked emotion with actual tears. The gay subtext here is surprising, adding a whole new dimension to the film.
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Gueule d'amour (1937)
Jean Gabin's best performance? Certainly his most emotionally revealing. A rare instance of him moving beyond his usual anti-social, guarded roles into climatic naked emotion with actual tears. The gay subtext here is surprising, adding a whole new dimension to the film.
Jean Gabin's best performance? Certainly his most emotionally revealing. A rare instance of him moving beyond his usual anti-social, guarded roles into climatic naked emotion with actual tears. The gay subtext here is surprising, adding a whole new dimension to the film.
La Belle Équipe (1936)
The movie's politics may be mere window dressing to the melodrama between the actors, but I think the direction and performances really outshine any hang-ups I have. This scene (with an iconic shot of Gabin) is a great example. A film about dreams being shattered by reality.
The movie's politics may be mere window dressing to the melodrama between the actors, but I think the direction and performances really outshine any hang-ups I have. This scene (with an iconic shot of Gabin) is a great example. A film about dreams being shattered by reality.
November 3, 2025 at 3:28 AM
La Belle Équipe (1936)
The movie's politics may be mere window dressing to the melodrama between the actors, but I think the direction and performances really outshine any hang-ups I have. This scene (with an iconic shot of Gabin) is a great example. A film about dreams being shattered by reality.
The movie's politics may be mere window dressing to the melodrama between the actors, but I think the direction and performances really outshine any hang-ups I have. This scene (with an iconic shot of Gabin) is a great example. A film about dreams being shattered by reality.
Haven't listened to a lot this year but have been listening to some great jazz records. Ahmed, Mary Halverson, The Necks, and Stabbins, Tippett & Moholo have been my favorites.
October 30, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Haven't listened to a lot this year but have been listening to some great jazz records. Ahmed, Mary Halverson, The Necks, and Stabbins, Tippett & Moholo have been my favorites.
RIP Jack DeJohnette. Has performed and led on some of my favorite jazz records. Incredible drummer and underrated pianist.
October 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
RIP Jack DeJohnette. Has performed and led on some of my favorite jazz records. Incredible drummer and underrated pianist.
Been slowly going through Andrew Dudley's book on Poetic Realism, Mists of Regret. Quite enjoyed these passages on Jean Gabin, his appeal as an actor, and how he fits into the wider ouvre of French culture and cinema.
October 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Been slowly going through Andrew Dudley's book on Poetic Realism, Mists of Regret. Quite enjoyed these passages on Jean Gabin, his appeal as an actor, and how he fits into the wider ouvre of French culture and cinema.
Cecil Taylor is the man
October 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Cecil Taylor is the man
Drag City restocking the U.S. Maple catalog as they become my most listened band this year 🔥
September 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Drag City restocking the U.S. Maple catalog as they become my most listened band this year 🔥