mark j. marraccini
@marramark.com
🏳️🌈exec producer, tv/film editor, music writer✍🏼
ex: mtv news, vh1, fuse
wrote abt madonna: album.ink/MadonnaVrgn
wrote abt taylor: album.ink/tswift1989
help my altadena next door neighbors who also lost their home: https://gofund.me/fbd826b5
marramark.com
ex: mtv news, vh1, fuse
wrote abt madonna: album.ink/MadonnaVrgn
wrote abt taylor: album.ink/tswift1989
help my altadena next door neighbors who also lost their home: https://gofund.me/fbd826b5
marramark.com
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I’m a completist so I needed the year to end before posting my 25 favorite albums of 2025.
I wish Rosalía’s ‘LUX’ connected with me but my music consumption this past year after losing everything in the Eaton Fire in Altadena was all about ease and immediacy. Maybe I’ll vibe with it in 2026.
I wish Rosalía’s ‘LUX’ connected with me but my music consumption this past year after losing everything in the Eaton Fire in Altadena was all about ease and immediacy. Maybe I’ll vibe with it in 2026.
I played CDs all day. Wish every Sunday could be like this.
January 12, 2026 at 2:56 AM
I played CDs all day. Wish every Sunday could be like this.
What Grateful Dead album is everyone playing rn? I pulled up Anthem of the Sun.
January 11, 2026 at 2:28 AM
What Grateful Dead album is everyone playing rn? I pulled up Anthem of the Sun.
I loved loved loved his voice. Damn.
January 11, 2026 at 12:23 AM
I loved loved loved his voice. Damn.
I’ve been dreading this anniversary week for months. Tonight I’ll be with community in Altadena as we make it to the 1-year mark.
January 7, 2026 at 3:58 PM
I’ve been dreading this anniversary week for months. Tonight I’ll be with community in Altadena as we make it to the 1-year mark.
Dropped my first “10 SONGS” playlist for 2026. This week’s collection has Mariah Carey, Radiohead, ANOHNI and 2 songs from Heated Rivalry (which I finished last nite and thought was just okay but I digress…)
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/51n...
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/51n...
January 5, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Dropped my first “10 SONGS” playlist for 2026. This week’s collection has Mariah Carey, Radiohead, ANOHNI and 2 songs from Heated Rivalry (which I finished last nite and thought was just okay but I digress…)
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/51n...
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/51n...
Yes I did. This Jonathan Jeremiah album instantly transports me back to my ‘70s childhood of shag carpets, wood stereo consoles, Bacharach and AM radio warmth.
Albumism’s @marramark.com has selected Jonathan Jeremiah’s ‘We Come Alive’ as one of his 10 favorite albums of 2025 | Explore the other albums featured in his Top 10 + all of our writers’ picks here: album.ink/WritersFaves25
January 5, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Yes I did. This Jonathan Jeremiah album instantly transports me back to my ‘70s childhood of shag carpets, wood stereo consoles, Bacharach and AM radio warmth.
A cover so stunning I keep a copy in our living room.
January 2, 2026 at 6:54 PM
A cover so stunning I keep a copy in our living room.
Yes… but it should be noted that it’s the *physical release of ‘Here For It All’ with the solo Mariah version of “Sugar Sweet” - not the streaming version of the album that has Kehlani and Shenseea on the song.
Albumism’s @marramark.com has selected Mariah Carey’s ‘Here For It All’ as one of his 10 favorite albums of 2025 | Explore the other albums featured in his Top 10 + all of our writers’ picks here: album.ink/WritersFaves25
January 2, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Yes… but it should be noted that it’s the *physical release of ‘Here For It All’ with the solo Mariah version of “Sugar Sweet” - not the streaming version of the album that has Kehlani and Shenseea on the song.
What was the first album you played on January 1st? Mine:
January 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
What was the first album you played on January 1st? Mine:
I’m a completist so I needed the year to end before posting my 25 favorite albums of 2025.
I wish Rosalía’s ‘LUX’ connected with me but my music consumption this past year after losing everything in the Eaton Fire in Altadena was all about ease and immediacy. Maybe I’ll vibe with it in 2026.
I wish Rosalía’s ‘LUX’ connected with me but my music consumption this past year after losing everything in the Eaton Fire in Altadena was all about ease and immediacy. Maybe I’ll vibe with it in 2026.
January 2, 2026 at 1:57 AM
I’m a completist so I needed the year to end before posting my 25 favorite albums of 2025.
I wish Rosalía’s ‘LUX’ connected with me but my music consumption this past year after losing everything in the Eaton Fire in Altadena was all about ease and immediacy. Maybe I’ll vibe with it in 2026.
I wish Rosalía’s ‘LUX’ connected with me but my music consumption this past year after losing everything in the Eaton Fire in Altadena was all about ease and immediacy. Maybe I’ll vibe with it in 2026.
Reading about the time Linda Ronstadt met Princess Margaret at a Beverly Hills party in 1978. With color commentary by Michael Caine. Did not go well!
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Reading about the time Linda Ronstadt met Princess Margaret at a Beverly Hills party in 1978. With color commentary by Michael Caine. Did not go well!
My 10 favorite songs of 2025. This was difficult!
But when I pare down a list I pick songs I’ll want to hear years from now. It’s not about contemporary impact… it’s about longevity.
These are 2025 songs that will follow me into the future. Including Mariah Carey, Baxter Dury and Addison Rae.
But when I pare down a list I pick songs I’ll want to hear years from now. It’s not about contemporary impact… it’s about longevity.
These are 2025 songs that will follow me into the future. Including Mariah Carey, Baxter Dury and Addison Rae.
December 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
My 10 favorite songs of 2025. This was difficult!
But when I pare down a list I pick songs I’ll want to hear years from now. It’s not about contemporary impact… it’s about longevity.
These are 2025 songs that will follow me into the future. Including Mariah Carey, Baxter Dury and Addison Rae.
But when I pare down a list I pick songs I’ll want to hear years from now. It’s not about contemporary impact… it’s about longevity.
These are 2025 songs that will follow me into the future. Including Mariah Carey, Baxter Dury and Addison Rae.
My favorite lyric from a 2025 song. This line knocked me sideways. I thought about it for days and days...
December 31, 2025 at 3:45 AM
My favorite lyric from a 2025 song. This line knocked me sideways. I thought about it for days and days...
Can’t believe I missed Brandi Carlile! I’m tired.
December 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Can’t believe I missed Brandi Carlile! I’m tired.
I don’t know how this Baxter Dury album flew into my orbit but its songs are an engrossing mix of salty storytelling, underpinnings of despair, and open-shirted intercontinental characters set to dance music. Like a wild mix of “Trainspotting” and Cerrone.
Look at these lyrics they are fn poetry…
Look at these lyrics they are fn poetry…
December 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM
I don’t know how this Baxter Dury album flew into my orbit but its songs are an engrossing mix of salty storytelling, underpinnings of despair, and open-shirted intercontinental characters set to dance music. Like a wild mix of “Trainspotting” and Cerrone.
Look at these lyrics they are fn poetry…
Look at these lyrics they are fn poetry…
‘Twas a year of solid albums with black and white cover shots…
December 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
‘Twas a year of solid albums with black and white cover shots…
At age 15 in late ‘84 all I cared about were Madonna’s ‘Like A Virgin’ and Teena Marie’s ‘Starchild’ albums.
Teena Marie died 15 years ago today 🎙️🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4AoO... #podcast
December 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
At age 15 in late ‘84 all I cared about were Madonna’s ‘Like A Virgin’ and Teena Marie’s ‘Starchild’ albums.
TIL 10,000 Maniacs removed “Peace Train” from later pressings of ‘In My Tribe’ after Cat Stevens / Yusuf Islam wouldn’t condemn Ayatollah Khomeni’s fatwa against Salman Rushdie because of his “The Satanic Verses” novel in ‘89.
December 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
TIL 10,000 Maniacs removed “Peace Train” from later pressings of ‘In My Tribe’ after Cat Stevens / Yusuf Islam wouldn’t condemn Ayatollah Khomeni’s fatwa against Salman Rushdie because of his “The Satanic Verses” novel in ‘89.
Anyone else play this today?
December 26, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Anyone else play this today?
So much texture in this album. It also sounds like it was recorded inside an old mahogany tree it’s so warm and lush. I play this A LOT in headphones. Number 3 on my year-end list!
Albumism’s @marramark.com has selected Sarah McLachlan’s ‘Better Broken’ as one of his 10 favorite albums of 2025 | Explore the other albums featured in his Top 10 + all of our writers’ picks here: album.ink/WritersFaves25
December 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
So much texture in this album. It also sounds like it was recorded inside an old mahogany tree it’s so warm and lush. I play this A LOT in headphones. Number 3 on my year-end list!
JADE and Addison Rae duked it out for the top spot in my 2025 albums list. Both are stellar album statements that positioned each woman for a LONG pop career.
While ‘Addison’ was a more compact and cohesive collection, ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!’ took way more risks and grabbed the runner-up spot.
While ‘Addison’ was a more compact and cohesive collection, ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!’ took way more risks and grabbed the runner-up spot.
Albumism’s @marramark.com has selected JADE’s ‘THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!’ as one of his 10 favorite albums of 2025 | Explore the other albums featured in his Top 10 + all of our writers’ picks here: album.ink/WritersFaves25
December 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
JADE and Addison Rae duked it out for the top spot in my 2025 albums list. Both are stellar album statements that positioned each woman for a LONG pop career.
While ‘Addison’ was a more compact and cohesive collection, ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!’ took way more risks and grabbed the runner-up spot.
While ‘Addison’ was a more compact and cohesive collection, ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!’ took way more risks and grabbed the runner-up spot.
Nat Geo readying a Will Smith travel series called “Pole to Pole” in the wake of “Heated Rivalry” is culture!
December 24, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Nat Geo readying a Will Smith travel series called “Pole to Pole” in the wake of “Heated Rivalry” is culture!
Posting about football is not my lane BUT the end of the Steelers / Lions game was something!
December 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Posting about football is not my lane BUT the end of the Steelers / Lions game was something!
Now who approved “Fashion Icon”?
December 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Now who approved “Fashion Icon”?
Anyway I spotted a-ha in a Seinfeld episode
December 20, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Anyway I spotted a-ha in a Seinfeld episode