Rich Wilhelm
@rfwilhelm.bsky.social
Writer, editor, record collector, cemetery tour guide, etc.
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You’ve heard of Black Friday? Get ready for Frank Black Friday, where @rfwilhelm.bsky.social and I talk about our love for Frank Black, specifically his iconic sophomore solo album - how we discovered it and how it brought us together.
at IHTOV today:
you've heard of black friday, but at IHTOV we celebrate frank black friday. popmatters writers @rfwilhelm.bsky.social and @ingalls1969.bsky.social got together to give an oral history of teenager of the year, and how it connects them
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you've heard of black friday, but at IHTOV we celebrate frank black friday. popmatters writers @rfwilhelm.bsky.social and @ingalls1969.bsky.social got together to give an oral history of teenager of the year, and how it connects them
ihavethatonvinyl.com/essays/welco...
Welcome to Frank Black Friday
Oh, you don’t know about Frank Black Friday? Read on to learn all about Frank Black Friday and more as PopMatters pals Rich Wilhelm and Chris Ingalls present an oral history of how their separate 30-y...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
You’ve heard of Black Friday? Get ready for Frank Black Friday, where @rfwilhelm.bsky.social and I talk about our love for Frank Black, specifically his iconic sophomore solo album - how we discovered it and how it brought us together.
Happy Frank Black Friday! To celebrate, @ingalls1969.bsky.social and I wrote about our mutual love of ‘Teenager of the Year,’ and how it led to us finally meeting IRL after six years of online friendship and collaboration. Chris and I loved writing this essay together and I think it shows.
at IHTOV today:
you've heard of black friday, but at IHTOV we celebrate frank black friday. popmatters writers @rfwilhelm.bsky.social and @ingalls1969.bsky.social got together to give an oral history of teenager of the year, and how it connects them
ihavethatonvinyl.com/essays/welco...
you've heard of black friday, but at IHTOV we celebrate frank black friday. popmatters writers @rfwilhelm.bsky.social and @ingalls1969.bsky.social got together to give an oral history of teenager of the year, and how it connects them
ihavethatonvinyl.com/essays/welco...
Welcome to Frank Black Friday
Oh, you don’t know about Frank Black Friday? Read on to learn all about Frank Black Friday and more as PopMatters pals Rich Wilhelm and Chris Ingalls present an oral history of how their separate 30-y...
ihavethatonvinyl.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Happy Frank Black Friday! To celebrate, @ingalls1969.bsky.social and I wrote about our mutual love of ‘Teenager of the Year,’ and how it led to us finally meeting IRL after six years of online friendship and collaboration. Chris and I loved writing this essay together and I think it shows.
The countdown to Frank Black Friday has begun. @mrblackfrancis.bsky.social
don't forget tomorrow is frank black friday and there will be something special on that at IHTOV in the morning
November 28, 2025 at 3:17 AM
The countdown to Frank Black Friday has begun. @mrblackfrancis.bsky.social
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next up is kaylee dunson writing about bill withers, a cracked record, and a saved thanksgiving
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The Needle and the Memory: How a Cracked Record Saved My Family Thanksgiving
Every Thanksgiving in my house used to sound like a kind of chaos only love could make sense of pots clanging in the kitchen, cousins yelling over each other about football, the smell of collard green...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
next up is kaylee dunson writing about bill withers, a cracked record, and a saved thanksgiving
ihavethatonvinyl.com/essays/the-n...
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good morning. we are celebrating thanksgiving all week on IHTOV, and i've got two good ones for you today.
first up, tracy miller writes beautifully about thanksgiving and a nina simone record and the spirituality of music ihavethatonvinyl.com/essays/the-r...
first up, tracy miller writes beautifully about thanksgiving and a nina simone record and the spirituality of music ihavethatonvinyl.com/essays/the-r...
The Record That Taught Me to Pray: How Nina Simone Became My Thanksgiving Religion
When I was a kid, Thanksgiving wasn’t about turkey or mashed potatoes. It wasn’t about the cranberry sauce or the football game on TV. Thanksgiving was about music. Every year, my aunt would pull out ...
ihavethatonvinyl.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
good morning. we are celebrating thanksgiving all week on IHTOV, and i've got two good ones for you today.
first up, tracy miller writes beautifully about thanksgiving and a nina simone record and the spirituality of music ihavethatonvinyl.com/essays/the-r...
first up, tracy miller writes beautifully about thanksgiving and a nina simone record and the spirituality of music ihavethatonvinyl.com/essays/the-r...
Elton John’s Captain Fantastic & the Brown Dirt Cowboy has been in steady rotation as one of my all-time favorite albums ever since it was released in 1975. Here is my @popmatters.com review of the fabulous 50th anniversary vinyl reissue.
A well-curated reissue celebrates Elton John's best album, 'Captain Fantastic', 50 years after its release. #PMPick
Elton John's Best Album 'Captain Fantastic' Is 50 » PopMatters
A well-curated reissue celebrates Elton John's best album, Captain Fantastic, a half-century after its release.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Elton John’s Captain Fantastic & the Brown Dirt Cowboy has been in steady rotation as one of my all-time favorite albums ever since it was released in 1975. Here is my @popmatters.com review of the fabulous 50th anniversary vinyl reissue.
@ingalls1969.bsky.social and I may have had something to do with this “something cool” and we heartily endorse this message! If you haven’t visited ihavethatonvinyl.com, Frank Black Friday would be a good time to drop by, but really any time is good time to check out ihavethatonvinyl.com .
November 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
@ingalls1969.bsky.social and I may have had something to do with this “something cool” and we heartily endorse this message! If you haven’t visited ihavethatonvinyl.com, Frank Black Friday would be a good time to drop by, but really any time is good time to check out ihavethatonvinyl.com .
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I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
November 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Blondie has reissued their 1999 album, No Exit, including a first-time vinyl issue. It will come as a surprise to no one who knows me that I reviewed the reissued No Exit for @popmatters.com . @blondieband.bsky.social
Fueled by the international hit "Maria", 1999’s 'No Exit' brought Blondie back to life. The album has an admirable sense of adventure.
@blondieband.bsky.social's deluxe edition of 'No Exit' is out now.
@blondieband.bsky.social's deluxe edition of 'No Exit' is out now.
Blondie Went Genre Crazy on Their Comeback 'No Exit' » PopMatters
Fueled by the international hit "Maria", 1999's No Exit brought Blondie back to life. The record has an admirable sense of adventure.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Blondie has reissued their 1999 album, No Exit, including a first-time vinyl issue. It will come as a surprise to no one who knows me that I reviewed the reissued No Exit for @popmatters.com . @blondieband.bsky.social
Saturday is typically Stax Saturday around our place but we are going to see Marshall Crenshaw tonight so today is a very special Marshall Stax Saturday. youtu.be/pxA1KwOGPB0
Marshall Crenshaw - Blues Is King
YouTube video by BackToTheHits
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November 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Saturday is typically Stax Saturday around our place but we are going to see Marshall Crenshaw tonight so today is a very special Marshall Stax Saturday. youtu.be/pxA1KwOGPB0
I reviewed a great reissue of Memphis Slim’s 1959 debut album for @popmatters.com . @craftrecordings.bsky.social
'Gate of Horn' highlights a set of new recordings of blues pianist Memphis Slim's best tunes, mostly credited to LC. Frazier, one of Slim's several pseudonyms.
'At the Gate of Horn (Remastered 2025)' is a #PMPick [9/10] out now via @craftrecordings.bsky.social.
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/Memphis1959
'At the Gate of Horn (Remastered 2025)' is a #PMPick [9/10] out now via @craftrecordings.bsky.social.
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/Memphis1959
Blues Pianist Memphis Slim Had One Hell of a Debut » PopMatters
'Gate of Horn' highlights a set of new recordings of Memphis Slim's best tunes, mostly credited to LC. Frazier, one of Slim's several pseudonyms.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I reviewed a great reissue of Memphis Slim’s 1959 debut album for @popmatters.com . @craftrecordings.bsky.social
Watching a series about our 20th president, in which that president is played by an actor who fronts an R.E.M. tribute band in his spare time feels very on-brand for me. youtu.be/6jopqrSojQE
Death by Lightning | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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November 8, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Watching a series about our 20th president, in which that president is played by an actor who fronts an R.E.M. tribute band in his spare time feels very on-brand for me. youtu.be/6jopqrSojQE
I can’t help it, this photo makes me laugh. Bessent does indeed appear to be “optimistic.”
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Bessent says he is optimistic after Supreme Court hearing on tariffs
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he came away from a Supreme Court hearing on the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs feeling "very, very optimistic."
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November 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I can’t help it, this photo makes me laugh. Bessent does indeed appear to be “optimistic.”
I reviewed Shooting Star, the new album by Philadelphia-based band Golden Apples, for @popmatters.com . Check it out!
While 1990s college rock clearly informs much of Golden Apples' Shooting Star, you might hear echoes of the Feelies and even the Velvet Underground.
Out now via @lameorecords.bsky.social.
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/GoldenApp25
Out now via @lameorecords.bsky.social.
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/GoldenApp25
Golden Apples Deliver a Bushel of New Tunes » PopMatters
While 1990s college rock clearly informs much of Golden Apples' Shooting Star, you might hear echoes of the Feelies and even the Velvet Underground.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I reviewed Shooting Star, the new album by Philadelphia-based band Golden Apples, for @popmatters.com . Check it out!
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New in PN: Trump couldn't (legitimately) win a third term If he tried
"What’s astonishing about the media’s 'third term' coverage is how it doesn’t clearly state the obvious: Voters are openly rejecting Trump, as seen in poll after poll."
"What’s astonishing about the media’s 'third term' coverage is how it doesn’t clearly state the obvious: Voters are openly rejecting Trump, as seen in poll after poll."
Trump couldn't (legitimately) win a third term If he tried
The emperor has no polls.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
New in PN: Trump couldn't (legitimately) win a third term If he tried
"What’s astonishing about the media’s 'third term' coverage is how it doesn’t clearly state the obvious: Voters are openly rejecting Trump, as seen in poll after poll."
"What’s astonishing about the media’s 'third term' coverage is how it doesn’t clearly state the obvious: Voters are openly rejecting Trump, as seen in poll after poll."
I reviewed Circa Waves’ Death & Love Pt. 1 for @popmatters.com when it was released in January. Now the band has released the complete 18-track album and I have reviewed that as well. It’s a great pop album.
Circa Waves' Death & Love Pt. 1 has doubled the size of their January album, and it's still one of the best pop records you'll likely hear this year. #PMPick
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/CircaWaves2
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/CircaWaves2
Circa Waves Have Made One of 2025's Best Pop Albums » PopMatters
Circa Waves' Death & Love Pt. 1 has doubled the size of their January album, and it's still one of the best pop records you'll likely hear this year.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I reviewed Circa Waves’ Death & Love Pt. 1 for @popmatters.com when it was released in January. Now the band has released the complete 18-track album and I have reviewed that as well. It’s a great pop album.
Robert Plant’s evocative new album is titled Saving Grace, which is also the name of the band Plant recorded it with. Plant has been part of Saving Grace for several years. The album is the latest highlight in Plant’s journey and I reviewed it for PopMatters. @robertplant.com @popmatters.com
If you were to stumble into a pub somewhere in Wales late on a rainy evening, Robert Plant's 'Saving Grace' is precisely what you'd want to hear.
@robertplant.com's 'Saving Grace' is a #PMPick out now via @nonesuch.com.
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/RPlant25
@robertplant.com's 'Saving Grace' is a #PMPick out now via @nonesuch.com.
REVIEW: tinyurl.com/RPlant25
Robert Plant Is Still Enthusiastic About His Discoveries » PopMatters
If you were to stumble into a pub somewhere in Wales late on a rainy evening, Robert Plant's Saving Grace is precisely what you'd want to hear.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Robert Plant’s evocative new album is titled Saving Grace, which is also the name of the band Plant recorded it with. Plant has been part of Saving Grace for several years. The album is the latest highlight in Plant’s journey and I reviewed it for PopMatters. @robertplant.com @popmatters.com
Mike Johnson doesn’t know anything about anything.
October 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Mike Johnson doesn’t know anything about anything.
Mike Johnson seems to be well on the road to being worst Speaker of the House ever.
Q: How comfortable are you w/Trump seeking $230m from the DOJ?
MIKE JOHNSON: Uh, I don't know the details. I just read it. I know he believes he's owed that reimbursement. What I heard is that if receives it, he's gonna consider giving it to charity. They attack him for everything. *changes topic*
MIKE JOHNSON: Uh, I don't know the details. I just read it. I know he believes he's owed that reimbursement. What I heard is that if receives it, he's gonna consider giving it to charity. They attack him for everything. *changes topic*
October 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Mike Johnson seems to be well on the road to being worst Speaker of the House ever.
Apparently, the White House does not want anybody to share photos of the ongoing destruction of the East Wing. Like this one.
The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.
October 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Apparently, the White House does not want anybody to share photos of the ongoing destruction of the East Wing. Like this one.
I am trying hard not to lose my fucking mind over this.
Scoop: Trump has started demolishing the White House's East Wing facade to build his ballroom. The president had claimed construction of the $250 million building wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure. /W @ddiamond.bsky.social wapo.st/4hqBNiU
White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom
The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.
wapo.st
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I am trying hard not to lose my fucking mind over this.
I was in Washington D.C. and it seems worth noting that the rally did not take place on the Mall.
Mike Johnson: "The irony was that they called it the No Kings Rally, but if President Trump was a king, the government would be open. If President Trump was a king, he would've closed the nationals parks and the National Mall so they couldn't of had the rally out here."
October 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I was in Washington D.C. and it seems worth noting that the rally did not take place on the Mall.
Here’s a great essay about a No Kings rally on Long Island. Michele is right: we need to move beyond cynicism.
i blogged about yesterday's marches and protests. i wrote about the cynicism these actions are being met with, and i wrote about why the event was so, so important to me, to you, to us michelecatblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/o...
on protesting
for those who think this means nothing I went to a No Kings protest yesterday. I’ve been to protests and marches before, but never alone. I have social anxiety, I hate crowds, I hate being aw…
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October 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Here’s a great essay about a No Kings rally on Long Island. Michele is right: we need to move beyond cynicism.
We attended the No Kings rally in Washington D.C. yesterday. It was fantastic. Here are a few thoughts and photos. dichotomy-of-the-dog.beehiiv.com/p/no-kings
No Kings!
A fine afternoon in Washington, D.C.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
We attended the No Kings rally in Washington D.C. yesterday. It was fantastic. Here are a few thoughts and photos. dichotomy-of-the-dog.beehiiv.com/p/no-kings
Heading to D.C. early for #NoKings. My sentiments for tomorrow, in red, white, and blue, because I don’t hate this country, just the awful way it is being run. Thanks for the inspiration @remhq.bsky.social @millsish.bsky.social @michaelstipe.bsky.social !
October 18, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Heading to D.C. early for #NoKings. My sentiments for tomorrow, in red, white, and blue, because I don’t hate this country, just the awful way it is being run. Thanks for the inspiration @remhq.bsky.social @millsish.bsky.social @michaelstipe.bsky.social !