Brad Searles
@bsearles.bsky.social
Proprietor of ancient music blog Bradley’s Almanac, sporadic drummer, occasional DJ, squirrel whisperer, finder of digital bugs, & proud pop. Vermonter by birth, Allstonian by choice. http://www.bradleysalmanac.com/
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The Washington State University Cougar Marching Band freakin' played Trogdor at their halftime show this weekend! And made ME! My husky head finally gets its due! 50 freakin' yards high man!
November 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The Washington State University Cougar Marching Band freakin' played Trogdor at their halftime show this weekend! And made ME! My husky head finally gets its due! 50 freakin' yards high man!
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Like it or not this technology is here to stay and if you don’t use it you’ll fall behind in your industry
November 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Like it or not this technology is here to stay and if you don’t use it you’ll fall behind in your industry
Listen to the wise Mr. @michaelazerrad.bsky.social. Jenn is a real one, and her new Flock of Dimes LP (on @subpop.bsky.social) is phenomenal. I caught her with her current FoD backing band last night in Somerville, MA, and the sold-out show was deeply moving. Not to be missed.
Jenn Wasner (Flock of Dimes, ex-Wye Oak) is a powerful songwriter, great musician, soulful singer—but best of all, she's a master of the ineffable. And that's what I'm in it for: the feels that can't be put into words. New FoD album is exquisite. On tour now and in December.
flockofdimes.com#Tour
flockofdimes.com#Tour
Flock of Dimes
flockofdimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Listen to the wise Mr. @michaelazerrad.bsky.social. Jenn is a real one, and her new Flock of Dimes LP (on @subpop.bsky.social) is phenomenal. I caught her with her current FoD backing band last night in Somerville, MA, and the sold-out show was deeply moving. Not to be missed.
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See you all at Sleeping Village this evening, for the third and final Chicago show of this Silkworm run.
Doors at 8, Dianogah on at 9.
Here's a video @bsearles.bsky.social shot last night of a Comsat Angels cover...
More gems on his YouTube!
youtu.be/XGvaA2Cj_VU?...
Doors at 8, Dianogah on at 9.
Here's a video @bsearles.bsky.social shot last night of a Comsat Angels cover...
More gems on his YouTube!
youtu.be/XGvaA2Cj_VU?...
Silkworm - "Our Secret" (Comsat Angels cover - live at Sleeping Village, Chicago 9/24/25)
YouTube video by Bradley's Almanac
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September 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
See you all at Sleeping Village this evening, for the third and final Chicago show of this Silkworm run.
Doors at 8, Dianogah on at 9.
Here's a video @bsearles.bsky.social shot last night of a Comsat Angels cover...
More gems on his YouTube!
youtu.be/XGvaA2Cj_VU?...
Doors at 8, Dianogah on at 9.
Here's a video @bsearles.bsky.social shot last night of a Comsat Angels cover...
More gems on his YouTube!
youtu.be/XGvaA2Cj_VU?...
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Oh no. What a legend. All living X-Men fans have been affected by his X-Factor run in some way, whether by reading the books themselves or through osmosis, via their impact on the universe at large.
Peter David's wife is reporting that he passed away last night.
A versatile writer of comics and prose who adapted well to many characters, he had been having severe health issues for a while.
I am glad that he was around, and wish the best to those who knew him.
A versatile writer of comics and prose who adapted well to many characters, he had been having severe health issues for a while.
I am glad that he was around, and wish the best to those who knew him.
May 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Oh no. What a legend. All living X-Men fans have been affected by his X-Factor run in some way, whether by reading the books themselves or through osmosis, via their impact on the universe at large.
“At least I’m not retiring anytime soon” is certainly a thought I’ve never had before. But here we are.
April 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
“At least I’m not retiring anytime soon” is certainly a thought I’ve never had before. But here we are.
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The greatest swordsman who ever lived
April 2, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The greatest swordsman who ever lived
Done! Not the first, but also from Boston. :-) Felt good to use my telnet client again.
A fan in BOSTON was the first to buy a Chrome30 anniversary celebration t-shirt after finding the url to purchase via telnet to bbs.chrome30.com
Can you do the same before it sells out?
Can you do the same before it sells out?
bbs.chrome30.com
March 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Done! Not the first, but also from Boston. :-) Felt good to use my telnet client again.
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the Signal fiasco is a good reminder that while these people are destructive, and cruel, and bigoted, and petty
they are also really, really stupid
they are also really, really stupid
March 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
the Signal fiasco is a good reminder that while these people are destructive, and cruel, and bigoted, and petty
they are also really, really stupid
they are also really, really stupid
AI-powered auto-captioning really is getting better every day. #thisisradioclap
March 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
AI-powered auto-captioning really is getting better every day. #thisisradioclap
Holy hell. Utterly infuriating.
This is blood-boiling. Charles Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam after being wounded three times leading the defense of a position.
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
March 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Holy hell. Utterly infuriating.
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I've seen Ratboys play six unreleased songs from their upcoming new album over three shows the past few months, and even if all the other songs suck it'll be on lots of end of year lists. Five reposts (modest goal, but would be five more than 99% of my posts get 🫠) and I'll post a thread of them.
March 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I've seen Ratboys play six unreleased songs from their upcoming new album over three shows the past few months, and even if all the other songs suck it'll be on lots of end of year lists. Five reposts (modest goal, but would be five more than 99% of my posts get 🫠) and I'll post a thread of them.
This is what being an ally looks like. Thank you, @keating.house.gov.
Well done, @keating.house.gov
A true ally doesn’t just watch—they stand up.
I’ve accidentally misgendered someone at my daughter’s school before. It happens. The moment I realized, I apologized and made sure not to do it again.
Rep Keith Self did this on purpose. He meant to be hurtful.
A true ally doesn’t just watch—they stand up.
I’ve accidentally misgendered someone at my daughter’s school before. It happens. The moment I realized, I apologized and made sure not to do it again.
Rep Keith Self did this on purpose. He meant to be hurtful.
March 13, 2025 at 1:48 AM
This is what being an ally looks like. Thank you, @keating.house.gov.
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Well done, @keating.house.gov
A true ally doesn’t just watch—they stand up.
I’ve accidentally misgendered someone at my daughter’s school before. It happens. The moment I realized, I apologized and made sure not to do it again.
Rep Keith Self did this on purpose. He meant to be hurtful.
A true ally doesn’t just watch—they stand up.
I’ve accidentally misgendered someone at my daughter’s school before. It happens. The moment I realized, I apologized and made sure not to do it again.
Rep Keith Self did this on purpose. He meant to be hurtful.
March 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Well done, @keating.house.gov
A true ally doesn’t just watch—they stand up.
I’ve accidentally misgendered someone at my daughter’s school before. It happens. The moment I realized, I apologized and made sure not to do it again.
Rep Keith Self did this on purpose. He meant to be hurtful.
A true ally doesn’t just watch—they stand up.
I’ve accidentally misgendered someone at my daughter’s school before. It happens. The moment I realized, I apologized and made sure not to do it again.
Rep Keith Self did this on purpose. He meant to be hurtful.
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Becky Burke of Book Island (a picture book publisher in the UK founded by my fellow Tokarczuk translator Greet Pauwelijn) was "detained" by ICE at the Canadian border on 2/28. Her father asked that her story be shared in case someone can help her. He writes:
March 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Becky Burke of Book Island (a picture book publisher in the UK founded by my fellow Tokarczuk translator Greet Pauwelijn) was "detained" by ICE at the Canadian border on 2/28. Her father asked that her story be shared in case someone can help her. He writes:
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840 Providence Hwy, Dedham, MA 02026
February 11, 2025 at 4:25 AM
840 Providence Hwy, Dedham, MA 02026
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My book SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion is now available for pre-order! Out 8/26 via St. Martin's Press.
Pre-orders are so important for a book’s success, and I’m so appreciative for the early support.
➡️➡️➡️ read.macmillan.com/lp/such-grea...
Pre-orders are so important for a book’s success, and I’m so appreciative for the early support.
➡️➡️➡️ read.macmillan.com/lp/such-grea...
February 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My book SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion is now available for pre-order! Out 8/26 via St. Martin's Press.
Pre-orders are so important for a book’s success, and I’m so appreciative for the early support.
➡️➡️➡️ read.macmillan.com/lp/such-grea...
Pre-orders are so important for a book’s success, and I’m so appreciative for the early support.
➡️➡️➡️ read.macmillan.com/lp/such-grea...
Boston-area people, if you're looking for V-Day plans, here you go: A covers-only evening at @deepcutsrocks.bsky.social. Ltd-edition bands doing songs by the Magnetic Fields, Alanis Morissette, & Chappell Roan. I'm drumming in 69 Fireflies, & singing a little, too. But don't let that dissuade you.
Jilted Lovers: A Valentine's Day Cover Show Tickets | $12.36 | 14 Feb @ Deep Cuts, Medford | DICE
Feb 14th, 2025
Jilted Lovers: A Valentine's Day Cover Show
with
10,000 Spoons as Alanis Morissette
Super Graphic Ultra Modern TIFFY & Friends as Chappell...
dice.fm
January 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Boston-area people, if you're looking for V-Day plans, here you go: A covers-only evening at @deepcutsrocks.bsky.social. Ltd-edition bands doing songs by the Magnetic Fields, Alanis Morissette, & Chappell Roan. I'm drumming in 69 Fireflies, & singing a little, too. But don't let that dissuade you.
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Thanks to all for your kind remembrances on this awful day. Words will come later. Only feelings at the moment. Mourn and remember him but don’t forget to celebrate too. We won’t see his like again. The man from another place has gone home. #DavidLynch #TwinPeaks
January 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Thanks to all for your kind remembrances on this awful day. Words will come later. Only feelings at the moment. Mourn and remember him but don’t forget to celebrate too. We won’t see his like again. The man from another place has gone home. #DavidLynch #TwinPeaks
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I wrote about David Lynch -- what his work meant to me, what interviewing him was like, what I learned from him, and what I'm so eternally grateful for. RIP 💚
(Also in this post, a list of resources to help those affected by the LA fires).
burner-account.ghost.io/rip-david-ly...
(Also in this post, a list of resources to help those affected by the LA fires).
burner-account.ghost.io/rip-david-ly...
January 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I wrote about David Lynch -- what his work meant to me, what interviewing him was like, what I learned from him, and what I'm so eternally grateful for. RIP 💚
(Also in this post, a list of resources to help those affected by the LA fires).
burner-account.ghost.io/rip-david-ly...
(Also in this post, a list of resources to help those affected by the LA fires).
burner-account.ghost.io/rip-david-ly...
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once again thinking about this passage from David Lynch's book Catching the Big Fish
December 11, 2024 at 6:46 AM
once again thinking about this passage from David Lynch's book Catching the Big Fish
I... never knew this. Until this moment. And to say I'm well into adulthood is putting it mildly.
Seeing Chip Carter's beautiful eulogy is reminding me of a fancy-people thing that I never learned until well into adulthood.
Chip is a nickname for a guy named after his dad.
Skip is a nickname for a guy named after his grandfather.
Trip is a nickname for a guy named after his dad AND grandfather.
Chip is a nickname for a guy named after his dad.
Skip is a nickname for a guy named after his grandfather.
Trip is a nickname for a guy named after his dad AND grandfather.
January 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I... never knew this. Until this moment. And to say I'm well into adulthood is putting it mildly.
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Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.
January 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.
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Master doc of mutual aid groups helping people and animals on the ground in LA. Please share docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources
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January 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Master doc of mutual aid groups helping people and animals on the ground in LA. Please share docs.google.com/spreadsheets...