steven j. horowitz
@speriod.bsky.social
senior music writer @ variety
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hi! i'm steven j. horowitz, senior music writer at variety. in the past, i've worked at tiktok, youtube music and billboard, plus stints at myspace and hiphopdx.
expect music musings, recs and general malaise. check out my work here: www.stevenjhorowitz.com
expect music musings, recs and general malaise. check out my work here: www.stevenjhorowitz.com
as a semi-practicing vegan, vegans generally go to the greatest lengths to lie. “cauliflower steak” like no that is a slice taken out of a boiled cauliflower head
November 16, 2025 at 3:19 AM
as a semi-practicing vegan, vegans generally go to the greatest lengths to lie. “cauliflower steak” like no that is a slice taken out of a boiled cauliflower head
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still one of the best singles of the year
August 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
still one of the best singles of the year
the democratization of the internet has made people who have no expertise in journalism feel empowered to demand journalists cover a certain thing and dogpile on them when they use their judgment not to. it's absolutely insane
August 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
the democratization of the internet has made people who have no expertise in journalism feel empowered to demand journalists cover a certain thing and dogpile on them when they use their judgment not to. it's absolutely insane
still can't believe 2025 is the year we found out gavin degraw is maga
August 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
still can't believe 2025 is the year we found out gavin degraw is maga
still one of the best singles of the year
August 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
still one of the best singles of the year
being vegan is great until someone is like “here’s how you turn a carrot into a hot dog!” and like no, that is a carrot between bread
August 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
being vegan is great until someone is like “here’s how you turn a carrot into a hot dog!” and like no, that is a carrot between bread
almost tweeted a serious thought then realized twitter is useless for discourse
July 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
almost tweeted a serious thought then realized twitter is useless for discourse
strongly suggest listening to lady wray's new singles, instantly some of my favorites this year open.spotify.com/album/2ibYWK...
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Lady Wray · Single · 2025 · 3 songs
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May 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
strongly suggest listening to lady wray's new singles, instantly some of my favorites this year open.spotify.com/album/2ibYWK...
republicans are going to be very normal about this
BREAKING
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with a “more aggressive form” of prostate cancer:
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with a “more aggressive form” of prostate cancer:
May 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
republicans are going to be very normal about this
“written by benito skinner” well that explains it
May 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM
“written by benito skinner” well that explains it
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2005 was my most formative year as a music fan, with some of my favorite indie albums of all time. So for @billboard’s 2005 Week, I spoke to 9 artists about their breakthroughs that year, and how “indie” has evolved.
My longest Billboard story to date: www.billboard.com/music/featur...
My longest Billboard story to date: www.billboard.com/music/featur...
‘What a Lucky Window We Made It Through’: 9 Indie Artists Look Back on their 2005 Breakthroughs
Nine indie artists, from the Decemberists to Wolf Parade to Deerhoof to Mountain Goats, discuss their 2005 breakthrough albums.
www.billboard.com
April 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
2005 was my most formative year as a music fan, with some of my favorite indie albums of all time. So for @billboard’s 2005 Week, I spoke to 9 artists about their breakthroughs that year, and how “indie” has evolved.
My longest Billboard story to date: www.billboard.com/music/featur...
My longest Billboard story to date: www.billboard.com/music/featur...
the wildest thing about breaking my leg has been realizing how truly anti-handicap this world is. it's not something you even think about before you become disabled and then suddenly getting to the grocery store is impossible
April 15, 2025 at 2:02 AM
the wildest thing about breaking my leg has been realizing how truly anti-handicap this world is. it's not something you even think about before you become disabled and then suddenly getting to the grocery store is impossible
a few years ago i was like i should listen to early bonnie raitt records i've never heard, and put on her 1971 self-titled and when i hit this song i was like "i can't believe people have never heard this song it should be fuckin huge" anyways i discovered "thank you" www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDuS...
Thank You (2008 Remaster)
YouTube video by Bonnie Raitt - Topic
www.youtube.com
April 15, 2025 at 1:42 AM
a few years ago i was like i should listen to early bonnie raitt records i've never heard, and put on her 1971 self-titled and when i hit this song i was like "i can't believe people have never heard this song it should be fuckin huge" anyways i discovered "thank you" www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDuS...
republicans are gonna be so mad when they realize trans people will continue to exist forever
February 1, 2025 at 7:31 AM
republicans are gonna be so mad when they realize trans people will continue to exist forever
i took time to settle into 'eusexua' and it's so good... with the exception of the north west song, you have to take a full letter grade off the album for that
January 31, 2025 at 5:29 AM
i took time to settle into 'eusexua' and it's so good... with the exception of the north west song, you have to take a full letter grade off the album for that
say what you will about 'girls' but it did give us this perfect jenny lewis song instantly forgotten to time www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqPX...
Jenny Lewis - Completely Not Me [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Jenny Lewis
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
say what you will about 'girls' but it did give us this perfect jenny lewis song instantly forgotten to time www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqPX...
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We made a starter pack of the Variety reporters and editors currently on Bluesky! Check it out here: go.bsky.app/54uDWiF
January 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
We made a starter pack of the Variety reporters and editors currently on Bluesky! Check it out here: go.bsky.app/54uDWiF
still cannot believe tate mcrae's album leaked a full month ahead of release lol
January 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
still cannot believe tate mcrae's album leaked a full month ahead of release lol
i'd say this is disappointing, but jewel has been disappointing since her third album www.thecut.com/article/jewe...
Jewel Joined the Inauguration Festivities, Too
She performed at RFK Jr.’s MAHA Ball, which also featured comedian Rob Schneider and a seed-oil-free menu.
www.thecut.com
January 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
i'd say this is disappointing, but jewel has been disappointing since her third album www.thecut.com/article/jewe...
how could someone who sharpied this onto a pride flag do such a thing
January 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM
how could someone who sharpied this onto a pride flag do such a thing
it’s extremely strange to be in la right now… a feeling I wouldn’t want people to experience. there’s gloom and loss all around us yet we’re expected to continue on as if it’s business as usual, right up until we get evac warnings and throw our lives into overnight bags
January 10, 2025 at 3:19 AM
it’s extremely strange to be in la right now… a feeling I wouldn’t want people to experience. there’s gloom and loss all around us yet we’re expected to continue on as if it’s business as usual, right up until we get evac warnings and throw our lives into overnight bags
our worst songs of 2024 variety.com/lists/worst-...
The Worst Songs of 2024
2024's worst songs included stinkers by Katy Perry, Ice Spice, Ye, Jojo Siwa, Nicki Minaj, Julia Fox, Camila Cabello & Playboi Carter and Ben Shapiro.
variety.com
December 30, 2024 at 10:08 PM
our worst songs of 2024 variety.com/lists/worst-...
best disco revival song of the year open.spotify.com/track/1kxCeO...
Heaven Knows - Caserta's God Hour Mix
open.spotify.com
December 22, 2024 at 5:35 AM
best disco revival song of the year open.spotify.com/track/1kxCeO...
top contender for best rap song ever open.spotify.com/track/1LFqcp...
Queen Bitch
Lil' Kim · Hard Core · Song · 1996
open.spotify.com
December 22, 2024 at 5:15 AM
top contender for best rap song ever open.spotify.com/track/1LFqcp...
there is no question that dilla was the best producer of his time open.spotify.com/track/42il7T...
Players
Slum Village · Fan-Tas-Tic, Vol. 2 · Song · 2009
open.spotify.com
December 21, 2024 at 9:17 AM
there is no question that dilla was the best producer of his time open.spotify.com/track/42il7T...