Jonathan Bernstein
jonbern.bsky.social
Jonathan Bernstein
@jonbern.bsky.social
biography of justin townes earle out jan. 13, 2026
senior research editor at rolling stone
he/him

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jonathan-bernstein/what-do-you-do-when-youre-lonesome/9780306833274/
This conversation is a beautiful tribute to Todd:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_kk...
Todd Snider’s Friends Remember the Songwriter | Rolling Stone Nashville Now
YouTube video by Rolling Stone
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Another book about a beautiful life lived in dedication to music and art, out today. I laughed, snickered and cried while reading it.
November 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
read/buy this book everyone!
It was an honor to review & blurb the legendary Alice Gerrard's new memoir, out now w/ @uncpress.bsky.social!

I was trying to work in a mention of how she taught her dog to grab her a beer from the fridge (as just one example of her legendary status) but I couldn't quite make it work
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
if you need someone as part of your politics or social media team, you'd be absolutely crazy not to hire peter.
dammit i got laid off this morning. i'm so sad. i loved working for rolling stone 😢
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
ryan lizza should post pt. 3 on thanksgiving, maybe 3pm.
November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
NYC: I'll be moderating a chat Saturday night with Fiona and Jack Prine at a screening for 'You Got Gold,' a beautiful documentary and concert film celebrating John Prine.
quadcinema.com/film/you-got...
You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine — Quad Cinema
Established in 1972, Quad Cinema is New York's original multi-screen cinema.
quadcinema.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Wrote about some of our favorite songs by the late Todd Snider at No Fences Review, w/ @charleshughes2.bsky.social and special guest @jonbern.bsky.social
Turn It Up - Todd Snider Edition
We pay tribute to the great singer-songwriter
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"Who are all these people I check in with every day?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTfe...
Horseshoe Lake
YouTube video by Todd Snider - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
"If the day ever comes, and I pray it doesn't, but if the day ever comes that he falls off the peach truck, everybody in this town is going to say he was their hero, so I'd like to say it now." -Jason Isbell in 2016

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KDe...
Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires - Play A Train Song (Todd Snider cover)
YouTube video by Music City Maven
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November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Wrote about Todd Snider, East Nashville and how the more things change, the more they change.

www.dontrocktheinbox.com/something-go...
Something good comes along, then it’s gone: Farewell, Todd Snider.
When I moved to East Nashville in 2012, legend had it that if you wanted to find Todd Snider, all you had to do was go to Drifter’s BBQ in Five Points, and he’d be there at the bar. Nashville always h...
www.dontrocktheinbox.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Todd honored his elders so beautifully. This is one of the greatest videos on YouTube and I probably watch it monthly:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QdW...
Todd Snider w/ Jerry Jeff Walker, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires - "Mr. Bojangles"
YouTube video by schoenular
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Feel like Todd would want people to listen to this one today:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-zT...
Todd Snider - Can't Complain
YouTube video by ewecylinder
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
tfw you get caught in Kendale with a bucket of wealthy man's paint
November 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
this is still true btw
NOT covering unredacted bodycam footage of a non-mega famous musician writhing in agony, sickness and pain is a decision we, as journalists, can make.
November 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Can't wait to dig into this one; congrats @johnlingan.bsky.social!
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Kudos to Ashley Monroe for going the 'Greendale' route on this:
stereogum.com/2476602/80-a...
80 Artists Pick Their Favorite Neil Young Song
Happy 80th birthday, Neil Young!
stereogum.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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BACKBEATS is out today!

Come see me & @andreapitzer.bsky.social at Kramers in DC tonight at 7: kramers.com/events/36367...

DM me a receipt if you’d like a signed book plate in the mail.

And read an excerpt in @rollingstone.com: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
November 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Big changes at Stereogum today.

A message from our founder: stereogum.com/2478838/ster...
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Warren covering 'A Case of You'??!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx13...
Warren Zevon - A Case Of You (Live at The Edmonton Folk Festival)
YouTube video by OmnivoreRecordings
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
NOT covering unredacted bodycam footage of a non-mega famous musician writhing in agony, sickness and pain is a decision we, as journalists, can make.
November 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM