Russ Somers
@rsomers.bsky.social
Songwriter, husband, parent, friend, marketer.
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Jangle to the World from the Fender Coronado XII, y'all.
December 20, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Jangle to the World from the Fender Coronado XII, y'all.
They didn’t know the music was in my so-o-o-o-oul, baby
December 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
They didn’t know the music was in my so-o-o-o-oul, baby
Dreamy vibes and a powerful message...delighted that Maxx Silver and @kindnessinc.music are on this compilation! Counting down to the Jan 2 listening party.
*ARTIST REVEAL* 27 and 28!
MAXX SILVER & KINDNESS INC!!
We are very happy to announce that Maxx Silver and @kindnessinc.music are on The Weapon and The Shield, a #protest music compilation featuring 37 artists raising money to help defend human rights for all...
MAXX SILVER & KINDNESS INC!!
We are very happy to announce that Maxx Silver and @kindnessinc.music are on The Weapon and The Shield, a #protest music compilation featuring 37 artists raising money to help defend human rights for all...
December 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Dreamy vibes and a powerful message...delighted that Maxx Silver and @kindnessinc.music are on this compilation! Counting down to the Jan 2 listening party.
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I wrote a song about the mindset of breaking up with a country. Specifically the one I live in right now.
It appears in this collection, available January 1st. There will be listening parties. A compilation of #protestmusic from around the world, curated by @kiffie.info
#NewMusic #Indie
It appears in this collection, available January 1st. There will be listening parties. A compilation of #protestmusic from around the world, curated by @kiffie.info
#NewMusic #Indie
The Weapon and the Shield
A compilation of protest music from around the world.
Open to all artists of any genre, identity belief or ability.
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I wrote a song about the mindset of breaking up with a country. Specifically the one I live in right now.
It appears in this collection, available January 1st. There will be listening parties. A compilation of #protestmusic from around the world, curated by @kiffie.info
#NewMusic #Indie
It appears in this collection, available January 1st. There will be listening parties. A compilation of #protestmusic from around the world, curated by @kiffie.info
#NewMusic #Indie
Yes, it has clean guitar tones and chiming. Yes, it has chords with open strings.
But is “Heaven” by Talking Heads jangle? This is the question. After playing it on my Coronado XII last night, I believe it is.
Your take?
But is “Heaven” by Talking Heads jangle? This is the question. After playing it on my Coronado XII last night, I believe it is.
Your take?
December 16, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Yes, it has clean guitar tones and chiming. Yes, it has chords with open strings.
But is “Heaven” by Talking Heads jangle? This is the question. After playing it on my Coronado XII last night, I believe it is.
Your take?
But is “Heaven” by Talking Heads jangle? This is the question. After playing it on my Coronado XII last night, I believe it is.
Your take?
Let's ring in the new year with a commitment to human rights! Listening parties on 1/2 and 1/3 for The Weapon and The Shield, a compilation of protest music featuring @the-messengers.bsky.social, @the-furnaces.bsky.social, me, and many more. theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
The Weapon and The Shield (Vol. I) Listening Party from The Weapon and the Shield
Listening Party from The Weapon and the Shield.
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Let's ring in the new year with a commitment to human rights! Listening parties on 1/2 and 1/3 for The Weapon and The Shield, a compilation of protest music featuring @the-messengers.bsky.social, @the-furnaces.bsky.social, me, and many more. theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
Reposted by Russ Somers
Big News!
The second of the listening parties for the Weapon and The Shield #protest #music compilation are now arranged!
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
Follow, add, save, come along on the day!
#thankyou
The second of the listening parties for the Weapon and The Shield #protest #music compilation are now arranged!
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
Follow, add, save, come along on the day!
#thankyou
The Weapon and The Shield (Vol. I) Listening Party from The Weapon and the Shield
Listening Party from The Weapon and the Shield.
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Big News!
The second of the listening parties for the Weapon and The Shield #protest #music compilation are now arranged!
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
Follow, add, save, come along on the day!
#thankyou
The second of the listening parties for the Weapon and The Shield #protest #music compilation are now arranged!
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
Follow, add, save, come along on the day!
#thankyou
Sorry, Time Magazine, Person of the Year is not the architects of AI. It’s either Sandwich Throwing Guy or the Portland Frog. youtu.be/TomydXHdwbE?...
The Mighty Portland Frog
YouTube video by Russ Somers Music
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December 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Sorry, Time Magazine, Person of the Year is not the architects of AI. It’s either Sandwich Throwing Guy or the Portland Frog. youtu.be/TomydXHdwbE?...
Is Indiana Helm’s Deep?
December 12, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Is Indiana Helm’s Deep?
I remember the novel Inferno by Larry Niven, which applied hard sci-fi rules to a person journeying through the seven circles of Hell. It occurs to me that it would make a hell of a cool game.
December 12, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I remember the novel Inferno by Larry Niven, which applied hard sci-fi rules to a person journeying through the seven circles of Hell. It occurs to me that it would make a hell of a cool game.
I am very honored to accept the first FIFA Guitar Prize. This validates that I am better than Hendrix, Steve Vai, SRV, Mick Ronson, or anyone else who never won it. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
December 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I am very honored to accept the first FIFA Guitar Prize. This validates that I am better than Hendrix, Steve Vai, SRV, Mick Ronson, or anyone else who never won it. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
What’s the most sublime moment in rock’n’roll? For me, it’s when Lou bellows “do the dog!” in the break on Head Held High on Loaded by Velvet Underground.
You could see it differently, but you’d be wrong.
You could see it differently, but you’d be wrong.
December 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
What’s the most sublime moment in rock’n’roll? For me, it’s when Lou bellows “do the dog!” in the break on Head Held High on Loaded by Velvet Underground.
You could see it differently, but you’d be wrong.
You could see it differently, but you’d be wrong.
Weapon and the Shield (Volume II) listening party at 2p US Central today. Join us...it's an important time to come together for human rights and provocative music.
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
The Weapon and The Shield (Vol II) Listening Party from The Weapon and the Shield
Listening Party from The Weapon and the Shield.
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Weapon and the Shield (Volume II) listening party at 2p US Central today. Join us...it's an important time to come together for human rights and provocative music.
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
Ok, that was the ultimate wine mom scene just now. If you’re watching Stranger Things you know what ol talking about.
December 2, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Ok, that was the ultimate wine mom scene just now. If you’re watching Stranger Things you know what ol talking about.
Listening party for The Weapon and the Shield compilation coming up in 34 min! (2p Central). Join us! Available for preorder as well. This is an important time for artists to take a stand.
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
The Weapon and The Shield (Vol. I) Listening Party from The Weapon and the Shield
Listening Party from The Weapon and the Shield.
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Listening party for The Weapon and the Shield compilation coming up in 34 min! (2p Central). Join us! Available for preorder as well. This is an important time for artists to take a stand.
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
Fam, friends, and the world’s largest pistachio.
November 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Fam, friends, and the world’s largest pistachio.
Calling out injustice with protest songs just became a group project, thanks to @kiffie.info.
37 songs, two volumes, styles from electronic to punk to metal to folk. One commitment to justice.
Preorder and first listening party tomorrow, Dec 12.
Follow us here!
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com
37 songs, two volumes, styles from electronic to punk to metal to folk. One commitment to justice.
Preorder and first listening party tomorrow, Dec 12.
Follow us here!
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com
Let's Get Political, by Larry Rouse
track by Larry Rouse
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Calling out injustice with protest songs just became a group project, thanks to @kiffie.info.
37 songs, two volumes, styles from electronic to punk to metal to folk. One commitment to justice.
Preorder and first listening party tomorrow, Dec 12.
Follow us here!
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com
37 songs, two volumes, styles from electronic to punk to metal to folk. One commitment to justice.
Preorder and first listening party tomorrow, Dec 12.
Follow us here!
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com
I may be entering one of the phases of my life where the only two albums I can listen to are Loaded and Transformer. This happens, typically in times of reinvention. Not a bad thing at all.
November 29, 2025 at 5:02 AM
I may be entering one of the phases of my life where the only two albums I can listen to are Loaded and Transformer. This happens, typically in times of reinvention. Not a bad thing at all.
Should “get money out of politics” (such as overturning Citizens United) include de-monetizing all political influencers on social? Seems to me that the conflicts will continue as long as there is money to be made in doing so. I recognize that this would extend to people I like and follow.
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Should “get money out of politics” (such as overturning Citizens United) include de-monetizing all political influencers on social? Seems to me that the conflicts will continue as long as there is money to be made in doing so. I recognize that this would extend to people I like and follow.
I am feeling great and down 58 lbs (so far) from avoiding carbs and sugar. Stayed compliant through dinner and still had a great meal.
But I’m now looking at a slice of pecan pie and echoing the words of Carol Sturka on Pluribus: “I’m gonna Sid Vicious this shit like it’s Chelsea fucking Hotel.”
But I’m now looking at a slice of pecan pie and echoing the words of Carol Sturka on Pluribus: “I’m gonna Sid Vicious this shit like it’s Chelsea fucking Hotel.”
November 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I am feeling great and down 58 lbs (so far) from avoiding carbs and sugar. Stayed compliant through dinner and still had a great meal.
But I’m now looking at a slice of pecan pie and echoing the words of Carol Sturka on Pluribus: “I’m gonna Sid Vicious this shit like it’s Chelsea fucking Hotel.”
But I’m now looking at a slice of pecan pie and echoing the words of Carol Sturka on Pluribus: “I’m gonna Sid Vicious this shit like it’s Chelsea fucking Hotel.”
The flaw in making any Velvet Underground playlist is the nearly irresistible urge to include I’m Sticking With You despite the fact that you’ll want to skip it
November 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The flaw in making any Velvet Underground playlist is the nearly irresistible urge to include I’m Sticking With You despite the fact that you’ll want to skip it
Liz Taylor once had this view
November 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Liz Taylor once had this view
“How much does Kristen Welker’s arm weigh” is not a question I expected to have to ponder
November 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM
“How much does Kristen Welker’s arm weigh” is not a question I expected to have to ponder
I wonder what the world would be like if tech bros had been saying "reform" instead of "disrupt" and "improve" instead of "impact" for the past 30 years.
I think it would be better. The fact that the vocabulary is carefully chosen to be morally neutral is a feature, not a bug.
I think it would be better. The fact that the vocabulary is carefully chosen to be morally neutral is a feature, not a bug.
November 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I wonder what the world would be like if tech bros had been saying "reform" instead of "disrupt" and "improve" instead of "impact" for the past 30 years.
I think it would be better. The fact that the vocabulary is carefully chosen to be morally neutral is a feature, not a bug.
I think it would be better. The fact that the vocabulary is carefully chosen to be morally neutral is a feature, not a bug.