Some cool new album releases of the week...

Hoping to get some folks to sign up - FOR FREE (for now) - to the new Record Bin site over. Ahead of the January station launch, I'll post some reviews and stuff. But, really, it's to get y'all to listen to the sample stream so you get as excited as I am about it all.

www.recordbinradio.com

We've partnered with Qobuz for our official playlists because it is run by music lovers utilizing tech, not tech bros commodifying music.

If you're looking for new music, the Kelly Does Her Best: 2025 entry will keep you up to date as releases drop.

Check it out: open.qobuz.com/playlist/320...

First new installment of the Enlightening Round is up with Ron Pope talking American men and American music.

Watch the clip, then listen to the whole 10-minute chat on the website: www.recordbinradio.com/shows/enligh...

Here’s a happy heart!

Just expanded

I’ve been working on a 300-song, eclectic rock, rhythm, and roots playlist and finally got it where I want it so I thought I’d share. It’s on Qobuz as they pay the best artist rate. (Migrating playlists is super-easy, so please don’t use that as an excuse not to do better by the musicians you love.)

“Mandate”

Noticed this loop on the back of my shirt and remembered how virulently homophobic the 80s were.

"You will be visited by three spirits."

The three spirits:

Note the last date to renew at current rates before prices go up at the Post Office.

I still can’t believe Biden let DeJoy stay in that job.

Have you seen this?

Would I?
Would you?

I broke up with an artist friend last night after learning who they voted for and I’m no longer speaking to some neighbors. I need to know that the people in my orbit WOULD harbor me. Since they voted for the man who would “eradicate” me, they are not safe people to have around.

Reading this and just remembered a “dream” I had yeeeears ago…

I was a good guy spy in Nazi Germany and, while searching a house, I found a little boy in the basement. As I tried to assure him that I wasn’t his enemy, a German soldier came in, realized who I was, and shot me in the neck. 1/2

And before he goes into hibernation… Tipu and Tango send @darth their fondest autumnal wishes.