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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · 21h

And I would like to reply with: ultimateclassicrock.com/defense-star...

In Defense Of: Starship’s 'We Built This City'

An argument in defense of Starships much lambasted 1985 hit We Built This City.

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · 1d

A fall playlist from locals for everyone -- with Winterpills, High Tea, Jen Kearney, Kasambwe Brothers and Bermuda Search Party. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/12/t...

The perfect fall playlist — courtesy of local artists

As we get into leaf peeping and sweater weather, it’s time to cozy up to some locals with autumnal sounds (and depth). Here’s a rundown of Mass music that’s right for fall.

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · 3d

I spoke with Tweedy. No, not Jeff. Spoke with Spencer and the guy is a thoughtful delight. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/11/t... #jefftweedy #wilco

Tweedys drive into Royale with inspired tunes

Last month, Jeff Tweedy released the triple LP “Twilight Override.” Spencer plays drums (and a bunch of other stuff) across the 30 tracks. Sammy added synthesizers (and a bunch of other stuff) to m…

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks the rock gods!

Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · 10d

David Byrne spent a little more time with hope and joy than chaos. But at Boch Center Wang, he made space for "Heaven" and "Life During Wartime" with a bright, buoyant, and dramatic set.

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David Byrne brings ‘Heaven’ to Boston

Byrne believes that “Heaven” is community, and he wants the audience to feel that, if just for a night.

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · 12d

And that's why you signed that very pro-free speech contract before your million dollar gig.

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com.web.brid.gy · 12d

Dave Chappelle Says ‘It’s Easier to Talk’ in Saudi Arabia Than the U.S.

The controversial comedian used his set at the Riyadh Comedy Festival to comment on free speech

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · 12d

I spoke to @jackthewhipper.bsky.social about @dndbeyond.com and circuses and whips. www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/02/j...

‘Jacques Ze Whipper’ gets cracking on new D&D venture

Jacques Ze Whipper quickly became one of most popular performers on the renaissance fair circuit. Now, he’s unlocking an adjacent fan base working with “Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tave…

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · 20d

Plus, genius line: "Frankly, anyone who had that much insight into where things were headed would probably also have known to just switch into a more viable line of work."

Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · 20d

I don't know all that much about this. But my main take has always been, "If you don't like new music, you aren't listening to new music." Plus, the anti-pop stuff from the '80s to today tends to just repeat of the racist/misogynist/xenophobic "Disco sucks!" bullshit.

Carl Wilson @carlzoilus.bsky.social · 21d

Once & for all, let's specify what "poptimism" was & wasn't, and why many people can't stop blaming it for every cultural change of the past 20 years. Most recently the esteemed Kelefa Sanneh, who's often (wrongly) said to have started it! Today in @slate.com
slate.com/culture/2025...

A screenshot of the headline of an article by Carl Wilson, reading, "Criticism's Biggest Strawman: What was 'poptimism,' and why are people still saying terrible things about it?" It's illustrated by a picture of a straw-stuffed scarecrow in a field, wearing a Taylor Swift T-shirt.

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 25d

Donald Trump is way less popular than he wants you to believe.

And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · 25d

Want to watch “The Princess Bride” with Westley? As you wish.

Next month, you can watch “Clue” with Miss Scarlet, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with Brad Majors, and more movies with a favorite actor at The Wilbur, Emerson Colonial Theatre, & Boch Center.

www.bostonherald.com/2025/09/20/c...

Come for the movies, stay for the stars: Celebs set for Hub screenings

Expanding on a recent trend, actors of all stripes will appear at screenings in Boston to do the time warp again, have fun storming the castle, and provide plenty of insights into a cult classic.

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · 25d

Want to watch “The Princess Bride” with Westley? As you wish.

Next month, you can watch “Clue” with Miss Scarlet, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with Brad Majors, and more movies with a favorite actor at The Wilbur, Emerson Colonial Theatre, & Boch Center.

www.bostonherald.com/2025/09/20/c...

Come for the movies, stay for the stars: Celebs set for Hub screenings

Expanding on a recent trend, actors of all stripes will appear at screenings in Boston to do the time warp again, have fun storming the castle, and provide plenty of insights into a cult classic.

www.bostonherald.com

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Neckties of Noir @neckties-of-noir.bsky.social · 26d

#comedysky #tvsky #moviesky #filmsky

George Carlin on the FCC

What would George say 🤔 #whatamIdoinginNewJersey #georgecarlin #standupcomedy

YouTube video by Official George Carlin

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maura johnston @maura.bsky.social · 26d

finally, a thanksgiving dessert that reflects america in 2025

kate bush’s husband @airbagged.bsky.social · 26d

BAJA BLAST PIE COMING TO TACO BELL IN NOVEMBER

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · Sep 14

Update your calendar with... Ali + Lorde + Ziggy + Cuco + Neko + Herbie + Tom + I'm With Her + Durand Jones & The Indications www.bostonherald.com/2025/09/14/1...

10 concerts you have to catch this fall

It’s almost fall y’all. That means sweaters and live music. We can’t help you with the former but got you covered with the latter.

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · Sep 13

David Bowie never slowed down and this box shows it.

@davidbowienews.bsky.social @davidbowienews.bsky.social @davidbowiebooks.bsky.social

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Bowie’s final boxed set celebrates music legend

From the beginning of his end to his final album, Bowie would abandon his chase of the modern, his effort to incorporate emerging sonic trends. What wouldn’t: His devotion to craft.

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · Sep 9

Chatted with Mandy Gonzalez about her program of Lin-Manuel Miranda songs -- Boston Pops debut next week!!!

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Mandy Gonzalez honors Lin-Manuel Miranda with Boston Pops

On Sept. 20, Gonzalez will team with the Boston Pops to present the world premiere of “Everything I Know,” a night of Miranda’s music at Symphony Hall.

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · Aug 26

Talked to the great Jem Finer about all things Pogues ahead of The Stage at Suffolk Downs headlining Seisiún Festival set.

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Pogues tour rides into Suffolk Downs

Over a string of albums in the ’80s and ’90s, the English band reinvigorated Celtic music with a punk twist giving birth to a whole new genre (and giving Dropkick Murphys permission to exist).

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · Aug 26

Thanks Ann!! That means a lot. #artsaintfluff #culturematters

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · Aug 25

My old (but not that old) thoughts on losing critics at newspapers: www.fastcompany.com/90306602/who...

The web is killing newspaper arts critics like me. Why that matters

Who cares if arts critics disappear?

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · Aug 25

My (old but not that old) thoughts on losing critics at newspapers: www.fastcompany.com/90306602/who...

The web is killing newspaper arts critics like me. Why that matters

Who cares if arts critics disappear?

www.fastcompany.com

Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · Aug 18

#JeanArthurforever

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · Aug 17

a group of people are standing next to each other in a dark room and singing .

ALT: a group of people are standing next to each other in a dark room and singing .

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the cranky crow @thecrankycrow.bsky.social · Aug 10

sunset boulevard premiered in new york city on august 10, 1950.

Joe Gillis: You're Norma Desmond. You used to be in silent pictures. You used to be big.
Norma Desmond: I *am* big. It's the *pictures* that got small.

#noir #filmnoir
#filmsky #moviesky #noirsky #normadesmond

▶️ Sunset Boulevard - Official Trailer

Watch Trailer | 1:30

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Jed @jedgott.bsky.social · Aug 8

Very underrated song! Sadly, not an underrated movie.

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