Rock For Initiative: Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere
A couple weeks ago, Matt sent me an Instagram post seeking someone from the emo music world for a podcast episode about Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere books. Of course I responded immediately, and this week I’m on Rock For Initiative to talk Mistborn, The Stormlight Archive, Star Wars, and much more. Listen here or watch the…
On Music Blogging
For about three years, from 2011-2014, I was a freelance music writer. Well, “freelance” might be too strong of a word. “Volunteer” is more apt; “Aspiring” if we’re being generous. I wrote, conservatively, tens of thousands of words in reviews and news posts and lists for the likes of Under the Gun Review and Late…
Pelafina’s 10 Year Anniversary Show
Crazy that it’s been ten years (well, more, but this took a while to get together) since Katie, Dan, Tyler, and I started Pelafina and released our first EP. We’re celebrating with a rare headlining show at one of my favorite venues, Subterranean Downstairs, on May 16th. It would mean a lot to see you…
Like What You Like: Albums of the Year 2025
I contributed a bit about my favorite album of the year to Like What You Like’s Albums of the Year episode. Check out the listener submissions at the end for mine and the full episode for all of their great recommendations. And don’t worry — my annual wrap-up post is still coming (probably after Christmas).
Riot Fest 2025
Some highlights from this year’s Riot Fest. This one felt really special. I saw a couple reunions I’ve been dreaming of (Rilo Kiley, Texas Is the Reason), screamed my voice out at my 31st Wonder Years show, and so much more. I sang “Lord, to be 33 forever” along with The Hold Steady and was…
The Wonder Years at Warped Tour 2025
“They gave me a stage and a microphone. They put it on Amazon Prime. So before we get out of here I gotta say three things: I gotta say protect trans youth. I gotta say fuck ICE. And with my whole fucking chest, I gotta say free Palestine!” I nearly teared up watching this. It…
Noise Floor
After doing a few guest spots on friends’ podcasts (and listening to untold hours of podcasts over the past decade), I decided to start my own. It’s called Noise Floor. It’s a music podcast, where Matt Kistler and I talk music through the lens of our favorite artists’ discographies. I often joke that the best…
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