Been feeling rushed and apart. Worked to death, but done in hours. Resigned and ready to turn in at midnight. Scared to share this sleep with anyone. Scared to miss the time to work. My dog nestles into my knees at night and I still lack true camaraderie. Going out is a heavy thing. I … Continue reading »
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The Superbowl Commercial That Restored My Faith in the Universe
(Yes, you read that title correctly. No, I didn’t turn into a corporate whore overnight. Just keep reading.) When I was in college at the University of Southern California, I knew a guy named Brett. He was blonde and loud and ridiculous and just about everything you’d expect a college kid to be, but he … Continue reading »
In Which I Attempt to Write About Music… Again
I know I’ve written about this before. Hell, I’ve written books. But the release of a new classical piece by Yoshiki (the Golden Globes theme) has once again begged my pen to fill pages. As I have mentioned before, music is integral to my existence in ways that are difficult to describe. Everything I read, … Continue reading »
The Blog I Almost Didn’t Post Due to Fear of Being Lynched
Lately, in the comics industry, there has been a huge new emphasis on ‘creator-owned’ projects—that is, works that still belong to the writers and artists, rather than to the Big Two and their corporate empires (that’s Marvel and DC, for non-comic readers). This is a touchy subject, and I plan to approach it from many … Continue reading »
“Choose… and Perish!”
Everyone gets moments of choice. We might even put too much stake in them. This particular time I was fourteen, about to enter high school, and I was a fucking great baseball player. My dad had taught me to play in the back yard. I could hit a killer line drive. I took pride in … Continue reading »
The Nature of All-Time Best Albums (And My Own)
Music is organic in my family. It’s like keeping healthy. Medical updates come with the latest musical obsessions. Mixes are as vital as conversation. I believe it was this past summer or the one before when I was talking to my sister about the near-forgotten, still-warm brilliance of U2’s ACHTUNG BABY. How it is a … Continue reading »
The Spleen Story (Guest-starring Helmet)
To preface the following story: Helmet are going to be playing the Sunset House of Blues in October of this year. I just might be able to go. The Sunset House of Blues has given me memories of Miyavi, Glay, MUCC, Hyde, and many others—but Helmet, well. I have a long and sordid history with … Continue reading »
