James Crowley
jamespcrowley68.bsky.social
James Crowley
@jamespcrowley68.bsky.social
Comedian.
Writer.
Constantly Screaming.
Words: Newsweek, Hollywood Life, Atwood Magazine, Etc.
Try to Stay Afloat.
It's been just about one year since Zach Bryan released 'The Great American Bar Scene,' and you can read my thoughts on that album here:
atwoodmagazine.com/zbgabs-zach-...
Roundtable: Zach Bryan's 'The Great American Bar Scene' Turns One - Atwood Magazine
Atwood Magazine’s writers reflect on Zach Bryan’s ambitious and emotionally charged fifth album ‘The Great American Bar Scene,’ exploring its introspective storytelling, vivid Americana imagery, and e...
atwoodmagazine.com
July 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Since we're about halfway through the year, here are some records that I'm enjoying so far.
June 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
April 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Thank you Jason!
Eventually, when I launch the 'My Favorite Band Shirt' podcast, I will have to get @jamespcrowley68.bsky.social on there and we can discuss his 9 Rules.
Dressed in All Black: 9 Rules on Band T-shirts
or How to Dress Like a Middle Schooler Who Only Shops at Hot Topic.
jamescrowley.substack.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
No one thought to tell me?
February 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I can't believe it wasn't until I was 30 that I learned that John Steinbeck was hot.
February 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Reposted by James Crowley
They should put out another Menzingers record that I get to be 32 years old for.
February 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Reposted by James Crowley
Watch Nirvana play a surprise reunion set at FireAid with St. Vincent, Kim Gordon, Joan Jett, and Violet Grohl:
Nirvana Reunite At FireAid With St. Vincent, Kim Gordon, & More: Watch
In the past few weeks, people have been planning many, many benefits for the victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The biggest of those shows went down last night: FireAid, a gigantic all-star ...
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January 31, 2025 at 2:25 PM
this week, i wrote about how i cried while listening to @marcmaron.bsky.social's podcast on my substack.
jamescrowley.substack.com/p/im-almost-...
"I'm Almost There": Finding Hope With Marc Maron
I can't believe I cried to a podcast.
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January 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Next month @seanbarrycomic.bsky.social and I launch our new show at QED in Astoria, Queens. Check it out. qedastoria.com/products/ugl...
Ugly Flamingos
Sean Barry and James Crowley present a monthly comedy variety-show, featuring some of the funniest standups, unique musical voices, and more that New York City has to offer.FEB LINEUP*Sean BarryJames ...
qedastoria.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I wrote about running after taking a nasty spill:
jamescrowley.substack.com/p/running-wi...
It Doesn't Hurt That Bad: Running After The Fall
Content warning: this post contains images of blood.
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January 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
My 30 favorite albums of 2024 is up now:
jamescrowley.substack.com/p/best-album...
The 30 Top Albums Of 2024
It's been a year for hating, but here's some LPs I loved.
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December 4, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Three years ago, I got very drunk at a Titus Andronicus show, and I haven't been drunk since then. Still, I listen to this song every year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zESR...
Titus Andronicus w/ Brendan Stickles "Theme From Cheers / Real Cheers Theme" 3/24/18
YouTube video by HumanClock
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November 22, 2024 at 8:59 PM
I firmly believe that live music should be accessible to everyone, and that's part of what made the My Chemical Romance rollout disappointing.
jamescrowley.substack.com/p/disenchant...
Disenchanted: The Live Music Industry Is Pricing Out Too Many People
Thoughts on My Chemical Romance, Charli XCX, Ticketmaster, and resales.
jamescrowley.substack.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Who are corporate influencers for?
November 19, 2024 at 1:25 PM
I probably should've gone to see Touche Amore on Halloween.
November 18, 2024 at 3:16 PM