Stephen Hope
@oddity.org
Public tech company CAO based in SF | literally wrote the book on revenue accounting for software/cloud hybrid offerings | parent to humans and cats
I have too many hobbies
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I have too many hobbies
mixcloud.com/N3ST/
oddity.org/thegifted/
deviantart.com/stephenhope
We’ve achieved peak Orwell.
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” —George Orwell (1984)
January 8, 2026 at 4:50 PM
We’ve achieved peak Orwell.
“How does it feel to find out we are the evil empire?” - Bill Hicks
January 4, 2026 at 5:42 PM
“How does it feel to find out we are the evil empire?” - Bill Hicks
Let’s be fair. There was no way anything after season 1 of Stranger Things was going to capture that magic. That said, the follow-ups were superior to most sequel/series. Looking at you, Alien, Terminator, Predator, etc.
January 1, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Let’s be fair. There was no way anything after season 1 of Stranger Things was going to capture that magic. That said, the follow-ups were superior to most sequel/series. Looking at you, Alien, Terminator, Predator, etc.
Goodbye, 2025. You will not be missed. Looking forward to a better 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Goodbye, 2025. You will not be missed. Looking forward to a better 2026.
My favorite tracks of 2025. Definitely an eclectic mix, but likely a little something for everyone. Best played on shuffle. Enjoy!
(Spotify version linked in comments)
tidal.com/playlist/2be...
(Spotify version linked in comments)
tidal.com/playlist/2be...
December 30, 2025 at 6:46 AM
My favorite tracks of 2025. Definitely an eclectic mix, but likely a little something for everyone. Best played on shuffle. Enjoy!
(Spotify version linked in comments)
tidal.com/playlist/2be...
(Spotify version linked in comments)
tidal.com/playlist/2be...
I’m old enough that my first memory of Rob Reiner was as “Meathead” in All In The Family. My mind was blown when he went on to direct some of the best films ever, starting with Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride. Thank you for everything you gave us, Mr. Reiner.
December 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I’m old enough that my first memory of Rob Reiner was as “Meathead” in All In The Family. My mind was blown when he went on to direct some of the best films ever, starting with Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride. Thank you for everything you gave us, Mr. Reiner.
Snapped Ankles at the London Institute for Contemporary Arts last night. Furious dancing, indeed!
December 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Snapped Ankles at the London Institute for Contemporary Arts last night. Furious dancing, indeed!
“What’s Superman like?”
“He sees the good in everyone. And I see the truth.”
Kara was the best 2 minutes of Superman. SOLD!
“He sees the good in everyone. And I see the truth.”
Kara was the best 2 minutes of Superman. SOLD!
Everything We Saw in the First Trailer for 'Supergirl'
The first trailer for the next DC Studios movie is filled with nods to the comic book story that inspired it.
gizmodo.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
“What’s Superman like?”
“He sees the good in everyone. And I see the truth.”
Kara was the best 2 minutes of Superman. SOLD!
“He sees the good in everyone. And I see the truth.”
Kara was the best 2 minutes of Superman. SOLD!
At the Hamburg Winter Festival!
December 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
At the Hamburg Winter Festival!
Spent the day in Amsterdam engrossed in street art at the STRAAT Museum. Huge warehouse in the north end of the city, with nearly 200 works by world-class street artists. A must!
December 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Spent the day in Amsterdam engrossed in street art at the STRAAT Museum. Huge warehouse in the north end of the city, with nearly 200 works by world-class street artists. A must!
Visiting Amsterdam for the first time to see old friends who recently emigrated from the US. They introduced me to the greatest thing: a wine bar where you put funds on a card, and the self-pour a taste or a glass. Plus, there are notes about each one. Genius!
December 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Visiting Amsterdam for the first time to see old friends who recently emigrated from the US. They introduced me to the greatest thing: a wine bar where you put funds on a card, and the self-pour a taste or a glass. Plus, there are notes about each one. Genius!
Got a ticket off the waitlist for this show while I’m in London. Can’t wait!
www.ica.art/live/snapped...
www.ica.art/live/snapped...
ICA | Snapped Ankles + TaliaBle
The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) is London’s leading space for contemporary culture. We commission, produce and present new work in film, music, performance and the visual arts by today’s most...
www.ica.art
December 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Got a ticket off the waitlist for this show while I’m in London. Can’t wait!
www.ica.art/live/snapped...
www.ica.art/live/snapped...
Here's the playlist from my SiriusXMU session (the first 12 tracks), expanded with all the great music I couldn't squeeze into an hour. Enjoy!
If you aren't a Tidal subscriber, there's a Spotify (boo!) version linked in the comments.
tidal.com/playlist/21a...
If you aren't a Tidal subscriber, there's a Spotify (boo!) version linked in the comments.
tidal.com/playlist/21a...
XMU Complete Control 2025 Expanded
Playlist - XMU Complete Control 2025 Expanded - 42 items
tidal.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Here's the playlist from my SiriusXMU session (the first 12 tracks), expanded with all the great music I couldn't squeeze into an hour. Enjoy!
If you aren't a Tidal subscriber, there's a Spotify (boo!) version linked in the comments.
tidal.com/playlist/21a...
If you aren't a Tidal subscriber, there's a Spotify (boo!) version linked in the comments.
tidal.com/playlist/21a...
I will be taking Complete Control of SiriusXMU channel 35 with my friend, DJ Josiah, next Friday, 11/14 10AM EST, 7AM PST! It’ll be a fine hour of indie pop!
November 6, 2025 at 4:43 AM
I will be taking Complete Control of SiriusXMU channel 35 with my friend, DJ Josiah, next Friday, 11/14 10AM EST, 7AM PST! It’ll be a fine hour of indie pop!
LCD Soundsystem at Portola.
September 21, 2025 at 7:19 AM
LCD Soundsystem at Portola.
Marie Davidson was FIERCE at Portola today!
September 21, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Marie Davidson was FIERCE at Portola today!
It was hot in SF this weekend. #catsofbluesky
September 2, 2025 at 1:37 AM
It was hot in SF this weekend. #catsofbluesky
In the SiriusXM studio yesterday, recording my XMU Complete Control session with my friend, DJ Josiah. Should be airing in a couple months!
August 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
In the SiriusXM studio yesterday, recording my XMU Complete Control session with my friend, DJ Josiah. Should be airing in a couple months!
It's a long read, but I find the arguments compelling.
The Hater's Guide To The AI Bubble
Hey! Before we go any further — if you want to support my work, please sign up for the premium version of Where’s Your Ed At, it’s a $7-a-month (or $70-a-year) paid product where every week you get a ...
www.wheresyoured.at
August 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
It's a long read, but I find the arguments compelling.
I am a huge fan of the first two Tame Impala albums, Innerspeaker and Lonerism. When the lead single of Currents, “Let It Happen” dropped, I was so excited. Sadly, the rest of the album lost me.
Wrote about letting it happen, my interview with Kevin Parker a decade ago, and the legacy of 'Currents,' the album that changed Tame Impala (and music?) forever
Tame Impala's 'Currents' Turns 10
At first, Kevin Parker seemed to have emerged from another era. On Tame Impala’s earliest recordings, Parker expertly evoked the sound of soaring ‘60s psychedelic rock. He leaned into a vintage aesthe...
www.stereogum.com
July 17, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I am a huge fan of the first two Tame Impala albums, Innerspeaker and Lonerism. When the lead single of Currents, “Let It Happen” dropped, I was so excited. Sadly, the rest of the album lost me.
Finally finished this Weirdlands™ comic panel. Super happy with the result, but I really need to dial down the detail if I expect to finish one strip in less than a year.
July 16, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Finally finished this Weirdlands™ comic panel. Super happy with the result, but I really need to dial down the detail if I expect to finish one strip in less than a year.
Essential listening for everyone. Still my favorite Sufjan album.
Sufjan Stevens' landmark 'Illinois' was released 20 years ago today. 🐐 What’s your favorite track?
www.stereogum.com/2313191/sufj...
www.stereogum.com/2313191/sufj...
July 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Essential listening for everyone. Still my favorite Sufjan album.