Erika Wolf
@theerikawolf.bsky.social
Writer @Albumism. Feminist. Loves music. Born before Elvis and disco died.
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Erika Wolf
@theerikawolf.bsky.social
· Feb 8
The Smiths released their second studio album ‘Meat Is Murder’ (1985) 40 years ago this week | Visit album.ink/TheSmithsMIM to listen to the album + read our tribute by @theerikawolf.bsky.social
The Smiths’ ‘Meat Is Murder’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
With ‘Meat Is Murder,’ the Smiths decided to infuse their sophomore album with more blatant politics than nuanced portrayals of everyday post-war British life.
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I wrote about ‘Meat Is Murder,’ the album that converted me (and so many others) to vegetarianism.
Meat Is Murder’s genius was that it drew parallels between everyday horrors and political ones, and made politics accessible and easy to understand—particularly a politics of compassion.
Meat Is Murder’s genius was that it drew parallels between everyday horrors and political ones, and made politics accessible and easy to understand—particularly a politics of compassion.
"Sneaking in through pitch-black service shafts, they made the forgotten concrete back room into a covert apartment, going as far as installing a door and running electricity, until they were busted in 2007. "
They Lived in a “Secret Mall Apartment” for Years. Now, They’re Telling the Story
A group of artists turned a hidden shopping center nook into a clandestine home: “At that time, I had a copy of Dwell and I was like, How do we make this something livable and desirable?”
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December 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
"Sneaking in through pitch-black service shafts, they made the forgotten concrete back room into a covert apartment, going as far as installing a door and running electricity, until they were busted in 2007. "
Witch Fever - FINAL GIRL (Official Audio)
YouTube video by WitchFeverVEVO
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December 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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"Expressway to Yr. Skull," "Kool Thing," and "The Diamond Sea."
Think fast...what three songs do you think of first when you think about Sonic Youth?
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December 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
"Expressway to Yr. Skull," "Kool Thing," and "The Diamond Sea."
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Thrilled to discover this very special new arrival at Albumism HQ today—Juliana Hatfield’s new album ‘Lightning Might Strike’ set for release one week from today on 12/12. Congratulations Juliana and thank you American Laundromat Records!
Learn more here: album.ink/JHatfieldLMS
Learn more here: album.ink/JHatfieldLMS
December 6, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Thrilled to discover this very special new arrival at Albumism HQ today—Juliana Hatfield’s new album ‘Lightning Might Strike’ set for release one week from today on 12/12. Congratulations Juliana and thank you American Laundromat Records!
Learn more here: album.ink/JHatfieldLMS
Learn more here: album.ink/JHatfieldLMS
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Ivy - Say You Will (Official Video)
YouTube video by TheBandIvyVEVO
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December 6, 2025 at 3:19 AM
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Melody's Echo Chamber - "Broken Roses" (2025 - brand new)
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Melody's Echo Chamber - "Broken Roses" (2025 - brand new)
Broken Roses
YouTube video by Melody's Echo Chamber - Topic
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December 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Melody's Echo Chamber - "Broken Roses" (2025 - brand new)
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Melody's Echo Chamber - "Broken Roses" (2025 - brand new)
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You can only listen to ONE Madonna album for the rest of your life—which one do you choose?
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December 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
You can only listen to ONE Madonna album for the rest of your life—which one do you choose?
album.ink/MadonnaDisc
album.ink/MadonnaDisc
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December 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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So Bondi and Kash make a big deal out of arresting the J6 pipe bomber then the guy confesses that he is a Trump supporter who thought the 2020 election was stolen and his lawyer is arguing that Trump’s broadly-worded J6 blanket pardon applies to him and he should go free. Poetry.
December 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
So Bondi and Kash make a big deal out of arresting the J6 pipe bomber then the guy confesses that he is a Trump supporter who thought the 2020 election was stolen and his lawyer is arguing that Trump’s broadly-worded J6 blanket pardon applies to him and he should go free. Poetry.
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I can't stop thinking about the purported drug smugglers being murdered by the US military. The punishment for drug offenses isn't the death penalty. This is just bloodlust and men in suits playing with lives they don't care about. It's truly grotesque and gravely compromises this country.
December 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I can't stop thinking about the purported drug smugglers being murdered by the US military. The punishment for drug offenses isn't the death penalty. This is just bloodlust and men in suits playing with lives they don't care about. It's truly grotesque and gravely compromises this country.
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For real, this was the most difficult year I've lived through from a sociopolitical standpoint. If it weren't for copious amounts of weed, I don't know how I would've coped. Godspeed to everyone white-knuckling their way through.
December 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Today is the FINAL DAY that you can vote for the BEST ALBUMS OF 2025 and help us determine Albumism’s #1 Album-of-the-Year!
Discover the 25 albums that comprise the shortlist + cast your vote here: album.ink/BestOf25Poll
Discover the 25 albums that comprise the shortlist + cast your vote here: album.ink/BestOf25Poll
VOTE: Help Determine Albumism’s 2025 Album-of-the-Year
Another year in new music is nearly in the books, so it’s high time to select the top albums of 2025. Discover how you can help determine Albumism’s end-of-year album rankings.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Today is the FINAL DAY that you can vote for the BEST ALBUMS OF 2025 and help us determine Albumism’s #1 Album-of-the-Year!
Discover the 25 albums that comprise the shortlist + cast your vote here: album.ink/BestOf25Poll
Discover the 25 albums that comprise the shortlist + cast your vote here: album.ink/BestOf25Poll
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Wednesday - Elderberry Wine (Official Video)
YouTube video by WednesdayVEVO
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December 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Grace Ives - My Mans (Visualizer)
YouTube video by GraceIvesVEVO
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December 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Suede’s ‘Antidepressants’ is included in our shortlist for the BEST ALBUMS OF 2025 and you can vote to help determine where it ranks in our year-end list.
Explore the full shortlist + vote here: album.ink/BestOf25Poll
Explore the full shortlist + vote here: album.ink/BestOf25Poll
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Suede’s ‘Antidepressants’ is included in our shortlist for the BEST ALBUMS OF 2025 and you can vote to help determine where it ranks in our year-end list.
Explore the full shortlist + vote here: album.ink/BestOf25Poll
Explore the full shortlist + vote here: album.ink/BestOf25Poll
#ThisWasThe90s
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult (ft. Lydia Lunch) - "Dirty Little Secrets"
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult (ft. Lydia Lunch) - "Dirty Little Secrets"
Dirty Little Secrets
YouTube video by My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult - Topic
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December 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
#ThisWasThe90s
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult (ft. Lydia Lunch) - "Dirty Little Secrets"
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult (ft. Lydia Lunch) - "Dirty Little Secrets"
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'Inky drawing of a reindeer' by Scottish artist, Kerry Phippen #WomensArt
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 AM
'Inky drawing of a reindeer' by Scottish artist, Kerry Phippen #WomensArt
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Wake up babe new recession indicator just dropped
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Wake up babe new recession indicator just dropped
Lots of greats on this new list by SPIN.
THE 40 GREATEST MUSICIANS OF THE LAST 40 YEARS
Lists like this are set up to fail, and, in line with the inevitable, this one fails too.
But we never kidded ourselves, nor intended to kid you, that
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December 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Lots of greats on this new list by SPIN.
Wet Leg - pokemon (Official Video)
YouTube video by WetLegVEVO
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December 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM