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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 40m

Charlie Kaplan’s fourth album was released last Friday, and it’s a beautiful thing. Inspired by both his late father and his young son, it’s Kaplan’s most personal album yet - and, in my opinion, his best. I reviewed “A Hat Upon the Bed” for PopMatters.

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Charlie Kaplan Wrings a Masterpiece Out of Love, Pain, and Loss » PopMatters

Charlie Kaplan has always been a master of creating the perfect arrangement around his engaging, deeply felt compositions, but this time around, he's at his absolute peak.

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 16h

Also, that is an absolutely obscene amount of Aerosmith content

Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 16h

Now I’m just dying to know how rockers stay buff

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 22h

Luke Cissell is an astonishingly gifted musician and composer and his new album of string quartets - which I reviewed for PopMatters- does not disappoint.

PopMatters @popmatters.com · 23h

Luke Cissell has shown his immense skill in summoning the dissonance of Bartok and the harmonic depth of Schubert as easily as the sounds of the Kentucky countryside.

'String Quartets Nos. 1-5' is a #PMPICK [9/10] out now.

REVIEW: tinyurl.com/Cissell25

Luke Cissell's String Quartet Collection Is a Beautiful Ride » PopMatters

Luke Cissell has shown his immense skill summoning the dissonance of Bartok and the harmonic depth of Schubert as easily as the sounds of the Kentucky countryside.

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 1d

2025 was the year I discovered Tim Robinson, and “The Chair Company” could not have come at a better time

Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, Jon Wurster posted it on his Instagram and someone left a comment about the Zola/Amy connection. I thought it was a joke but Wikipedia confirmed it

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 2d

Wild fact I learned this morning

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 3d

HELP I DON’T KNOW WHAT ANY OF THIS MEANS

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 3d

I’m just now starting to explore the fascinating discography of Cate Le Bon, and I reviewed her excellent new album for PopMatters

PopMatters @popmatters.com · 3d

As Cate Le Bon navigates difficult emotional states, it may seem like the road was a challenging one to traverse, but it has resulted in some of her best work.

'Michelangelo Dying' is a #PMPick out now via @mexicansummer.bsky.social.

REVIEW: tinyurl.com/CateLeBon25

Cate Le Bon's New LP is Filled with Lush and Eccentric Gems » PopMatters

As Cate Le Bon moves through difficult emotional states, it may seem like the road was a challenging one to navigate, but it has resulted in some of her best work.

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 4d

Mamdani talking lucidly and passionately about trans rights and history in a video that should frankly shame every politician who has hemmed and hawed and triangulated and said, "Well, but sports..." It's not that hard to tell the truth and stand for what's right. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEvV...

Until It's Done: Sylvia Rivera

YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 6d

Probably preaching to the choir here, but I must reiterate my utter hatred towards bullshit AI art. Generating videos of garbage like Freddie Mercury fist bumping Ozzy Osbourne in heaven is the worst kind of cheap, exploitative bullshit that’s ever taxed the power grid. Shut it down already

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 7d

IN SIX GAMES

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Shenanigans @shenanigans.bsky.social · 7d

Barely hanging on by a thread, what's updog with you

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 7d

Hot take: I really wish Brandi Carlisle would leave Joni Mitchell alone for five minutes

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 8d

Katy Pinke and Will Graefe teamed up to make a fantastic covers album featuring songs by everyone from Paul Simon to Frank Ocean to Bobbie Gentry. I reviewed “Patterns” for PopMatters.

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Katy Pinke Creates a Gorgeous Covers LP » PopMatters

Katy Pinke's Patterns is a sparse yet exquisite collection of new and old songs from a refreshingly diverse range of songwriters.

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 9d

I reviewed the latest album from Wilder Maker, a moody, nocturnal change of pace for the Brooklyn-based band.

PopMatters @popmatters.com · 9d

The sonic atmosphere of Wilder Maker's new record is enough to pique anyone's interest. It's a beautiful, odd, moody selection of songs.

'The Streets Like Beds Still Warm' is a #PMPick out now via @westernvinyl.bsky.social.

REVIEW: tinyurl.com/WilderMaker

Wilder Maker Explore the Night on a Moody, Expansive New LP » PopMatters

The sonic atmosphere of Wilder Maker's new record is enough to keep anyone's interest piqued. It's a beautiful, odd, moody selection of songs.

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 9d

Am I the only person just now finding out that Zohran Mamdani’s mother is Mira Nair

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 10d

I reviewed the wonderful new album from Léna Bartels.

PopMatters @popmatters.com · 10d

Léna Bartels' new album features bold, daring approaches in her arrangements, sounding like tributes while creating something original. #PMPick

Léna Bartels Wows With Stunning New Songs » PopMatters

Léna Bartels' new album features bold, daring approaches in her arrangements, sounding like tributes while creating something original.

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 12d

Fuck ICE

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 12d

ICE incident at Rico Fresh
Logan Square, Chicago

Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 12d

Wouldn’t it be beautiful if the thing that brings down this presidency for good is a crippling lawsuit from Blue Oyster Cult

Ted Lieu @tedlieu.bsky.social · 12d

Donald Trump posted this video. Trump and Republicans are literally TAKING PLEASURE at their deep cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and the ACA.

Trump and Republicans are GLEEFULLY CELEBRATING their assault on healthcare.

Think of this video when your health care costs increase.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13d

Posted by the President of the United States.

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 14d

“Hot Ones” guest suggestions:
Bob Dylan
Mariah Carey
Jasmine Crockett
Richard Kind
Father John Misty
Werner Herzog
Dolly Parton
Ben Kingsley
Tom Waits
John Flansburgh

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Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.social · 14d

Over at PopMatters, I reviewed the new grunge-y punk dream-pop album from New York-based Laveda.

PopMatters @popmatters.com · 15d

Laveda's 'Love, Darla' is impressive, bridging the sounds of 1980s punk with 1990s grunge, the result of a band that won't compromise their no-frills aesthetic.

'Love, Darla' is out now via @barnonerecords.bsky.social.

REVIEW: tinyurl.com/Laveda25

Laveda Dial in a Smart Punk Snarl » PopMatters

Laveda's Love, Darla is impressive and bridges the sounds of '80s punk with '90s grunge, the result of a band that won't compromise their no-frills aesthetic.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 15d

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a series of strange and embarrassing remarks in front of our nation’s military today, prompting new calls for him to resign. Maj. Gen. William Enyart (Ret.), former Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, joins The Weeknight to respond.

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Marc Murphy @murphycartoons.bsky.social · 15d

Hi, Pete Hegseth. It’s me. Army veteran, Judge Advocate lawyer, and law professor. Your vain and gross performance to our nation’s military leaders succeeded only in proving your incompetence, dangerousness, and childishness. You’re a petty spoiled 7th grade boy without the sophistication or class.

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