Jason Steven Murphy
@skfl.bsky.social
Shenanigans, tomfoolery, hijinks - I'm up for all of it.
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A eulogy for the mass market paperback, "one of the most brilliant technologies in the history of the world."
So Long to Cheap Books You Could Fit in Your Pocket
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:26 PM
A eulogy for the mass market paperback, "one of the most brilliant technologies in the history of the world."
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It’s bandcamp friday.
There’ve been 9 new Canary releases - 6 hrs of music - since the last bandcamp friday 2 months ago.
canary-records.bandcamp.com
There’ve been 9 new Canary releases - 6 hrs of music - since the last bandcamp friday 2 months ago.
canary-records.bandcamp.com
Canary Records
early 20th century masterpieces (mostly) in languages other than English. An hour in clamor and a quarter in rheum.
canary-records.bandcamp.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:42 PM
It’s bandcamp friday.
There’ve been 9 new Canary releases - 6 hrs of music - since the last bandcamp friday 2 months ago.
canary-records.bandcamp.com
There’ve been 9 new Canary releases - 6 hrs of music - since the last bandcamp friday 2 months ago.
canary-records.bandcamp.com
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40 years of True Confessions! I'm kicking off a new miniseries tracking the Dylan / Petty tour that Bob talks down in Chronicles but is secretly great.
First stop: New Zealand
First stop: New Zealand
A Bob Dylan-Tom Petty '86 Miniseries
1986-02-05, Athletic Park, Wellington, New Zealand
www.flaggingdown.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:50 PM
40 years of True Confessions! I'm kicking off a new miniseries tracking the Dylan / Petty tour that Bob talks down in Chronicles but is secretly great.
First stop: New Zealand
First stop: New Zealand
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This week marks the 20th anniversary of J Dilla's death and the release of "Donuts."
@elmattic.bsky.social went deep on the mythology, impact, and legacy of the greatest hip-hop instrumental album ever made.
www.passionweiss.com/2026/02/04/j...
@elmattic.bsky.social went deep on the mythology, impact, and legacy of the greatest hip-hop instrumental album ever made.
www.passionweiss.com/2026/02/04/j...
Time: The Donut of the Heart – J Dilla's Masterpiece Turns 20 | Passion of the Weiss
We break down the myth-making and pathos of Dilla's magnum opus on the 20th anniversary of its release.
www.passionweiss.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:06 PM
This week marks the 20th anniversary of J Dilla's death and the release of "Donuts."
@elmattic.bsky.social went deep on the mythology, impact, and legacy of the greatest hip-hop instrumental album ever made.
www.passionweiss.com/2026/02/04/j...
@elmattic.bsky.social went deep on the mythology, impact, and legacy of the greatest hip-hop instrumental album ever made.
www.passionweiss.com/2026/02/04/j...
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Grins & Smiles & Giggles & Laughs (1976-1981): Sweetened puffed corn & oat cereal shaped like smiling faces. The gimmick was that this cereal was made by the Grins & Smiles & Giggles & Laughs cereal company, using a grumpy robot named Cecil. But oh boy is there more to it. You like cereal lore? A 🧵
February 3, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Grins & Smiles & Giggles & Laughs (1976-1981): Sweetened puffed corn & oat cereal shaped like smiling faces. The gimmick was that this cereal was made by the Grins & Smiles & Giggles & Laughs cereal company, using a grumpy robot named Cecil. But oh boy is there more to it. You like cereal lore? A 🧵
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albany area heads: "unsilent night" composer phil kline is premiering a new new mobile participatory sound sculpture piece on 2/16. should be good weird (family friendly) fun. ps21chatham.org/event/phil-k...
Phil Kline - PS21 : Center for Contemporary Performance
ps21chatham.org
February 1, 2026 at 7:37 PM
albany area heads: "unsilent night" composer phil kline is premiering a new new mobile participatory sound sculpture piece on 2/16. should be good weird (family friendly) fun. ps21chatham.org/event/phil-k...
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I saw a critique of Springsteen's new song, it being too earnest and cringe, and if I could just take a second to introduce you to the entire Bruce Springsteen catalogue we could settle this in a heartbeat.
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
I saw a critique of Springsteen's new song, it being too earnest and cringe, and if I could just take a second to introduce you to the entire Bruce Springsteen catalogue we could settle this in a heartbeat.
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R.I.P. Sal Buscema.
January 26, 2026 at 11:21 PM
R.I.P. Sal Buscema.
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Remembering how cops tossed Kyle Rittenhouse - who was open carrying a semiautomatic rifle - a bottle of water and told him, “We appreciate you… we really do”
January 24, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Remembering how cops tossed Kyle Rittenhouse - who was open carrying a semiautomatic rifle - a bottle of water and told him, “We appreciate you… we really do”
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this is because Dolly Parton is the equal or better of most strung- instrument players you can name, a fact often obscured by the vocabulary of iconography sometimes used to discuss her work. thanks for coming to my presentation this’ll take about half a hour
January 19, 2026 at 1:57 PM
this is because Dolly Parton is the equal or better of most strung- instrument players you can name, a fact often obscured by the vocabulary of iconography sometimes used to discuss her work. thanks for coming to my presentation this’ll take about half a hour
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Jennifer Kelly is facing a tough battle against cancer after her diagnosis on Christmas Day, and the costs are overwhelming. Please consider clicking the link below to donate or share it with others who might help. gofund.me/7a7486b6b
Donate to Support Jennifer Kelly’s battle against cancer., organized by Jennifer Kelly
On December 25 (yes, Christmas), I was diagnosed with a large, aggressi… Jennifer Kelly needs your support for Support Jennifer Kelly’s battle against cancer.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Jennifer Kelly is facing a tough battle against cancer after her diagnosis on Christmas Day, and the costs are overwhelming. Please consider clicking the link below to donate or share it with others who might help. gofund.me/7a7486b6b
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Sublime oscillating organic organ drones — it's Terry Riley live in NYC, 1982. Good for your soul. doomandgloomfromthetomb.tumblr.com/post/8058255...
Doom & Gloom From The Tomb
Terry Riley - Town Hall, New York City, September 25, 1982
Sometimes, only the cleansing powers of Terry Riley will do the trick. And fortunately, there's a freshly uploaded solo Riley performance...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Sublime oscillating organic organ drones — it's Terry Riley live in NYC, 1982. Good for your soul. doomandgloomfromthetomb.tumblr.com/post/8058255...
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i wrote an afterword about bobby weir for @pitchfork.com, but probably could've kept going for a few more days. pitchfork.com/features/bob...
Bob Weir’s Cosmic Touch
The inimitable Bobby Ace played guitar alongside Jerry Garcia for over three decades. His unique style and merry personality helped shape the sound and spirit of the Grateful Dead, and his lifelong de...
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January 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
i wrote an afterword about bobby weir for @pitchfork.com, but probably could've kept going for a few more days. pitchfork.com/features/bob...
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This reminds me of my dream anthology project, where I find out who every DC creative’s least favorite character is and make them do a story about them. It’s called DC COMICS RESENTS
If anyone from DC Comics is reading this post--I think Terry Long's one of the worst characters in comic book history, but I'm ready to pitch a mini-series or one-shot that really leans into that and makes him a fan favorite. Give me a call!
January 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
This reminds me of my dream anthology project, where I find out who every DC creative’s least favorite character is and make them do a story about them. It’s called DC COMICS RESENTS
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DHS Releases Watchlist Of Mothers Driving Cars https://theonion.com/dhs-releases-watchlist-of-mothers-driving-cars/
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
DHS Releases Watchlist Of Mothers Driving Cars https://theonion.com/dhs-releases-watchlist-of-mothers-driving-cars/
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Welcome to the Public Domain, ANIMAL CRACKERS (1930) 🎭
😂 Nothing to do with soup. The Marx Brothers return in this 1930 adaptation of their stage musical. Laughs abound in the public domain.
Learn more ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
#PublicDomainDay #CopyrightFree
😂 Nothing to do with soup. The Marx Brothers return in this 1930 adaptation of their stage musical. Laughs abound in the public domain.
Learn more ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
#PublicDomainDay #CopyrightFree
January 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Welcome to the Public Domain, ANIMAL CRACKERS (1930) 🎭
😂 Nothing to do with soup. The Marx Brothers return in this 1930 adaptation of their stage musical. Laughs abound in the public domain.
Learn more ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
#PublicDomainDay #CopyrightFree
😂 Nothing to do with soup. The Marx Brothers return in this 1930 adaptation of their stage musical. Laughs abound in the public domain.
Learn more ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
#PublicDomainDay #CopyrightFree
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The year's best Bob tapes! Thanks to all the tapers, (re)masterers, and cover artists.
The 10 Must-Hear Bob Dylan Tapes of 2025
The best of the best (including soundboards!) from another year of Rough and Rowdy and Outlaw
www.flaggingdown.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The year's best Bob tapes! Thanks to all the tapers, (re)masterers, and cover artists.
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Merry Christmas in the Heart
Inside Bob Dylan's 'Christmas in the Heart' Sessions
Backing singer Randy Crenshaw talks recording one of Dylan's most surprising projects
www.flaggingdown.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Merry Christmas in the Heart
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The first soundboard tapes of the entire Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour have arrived!
The Glasgow Soundboards
The first soundboard tapes of the Rough and Rowdy Ways tour!
www.flaggingdown.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The first soundboard tapes of the entire Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour have arrived!
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Stoked I got to write about the Dead’s appearance at the Muir Beach Acid Test for the new issue of @altajournal.bsky.social. Killer spread of stories. @passionweiss.bsky.social on West Coast rap, Paula Mejía on sunshine pop, & more.
Read them, then read me: www.altaonline.com/culture/musi...
Read them, then read me: www.altaonline.com/culture/musi...
December 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Stoked I got to write about the Dead’s appearance at the Muir Beach Acid Test for the new issue of @altajournal.bsky.social. Killer spread of stories. @passionweiss.bsky.social on West Coast rap, Paula Mejía on sunshine pop, & more.
Read them, then read me: www.altaonline.com/culture/musi...
Read them, then read me: www.altaonline.com/culture/musi...
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Bob Dylan writes about Willie Nelson in a new New Yorker profile
(Bob also says before this, "It’s hard to talk about Willie without saying something stupid or irrelevant, he is so much of everything")
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
(Bob also says before this, "It’s hard to talk about Willie without saying something stupid or irrelevant, he is so much of everything")
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
December 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Bob Dylan writes about Willie Nelson in a new New Yorker profile
(Bob also says before this, "It’s hard to talk about Willie without saying something stupid or irrelevant, he is so much of everything")
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
(Bob also says before this, "It’s hard to talk about Willie without saying something stupid or irrelevant, he is so much of everything")
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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How years as a underground taper led Jeff Friedman to an official role helping the Bob Dylan digitize their archives
Digitizing the Bob Dylan Archives and Taping Toad's Place
An interview with veteran taper and archivist Jeff Friedman
www.flaggingdown.com
December 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
How years as a underground taper led Jeff Friedman to an official role helping the Bob Dylan digitize their archives
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BREAKING: U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik tells the TU's Chris Churchill that she's scuttling her gubernatorial run, and won't seek another term in Congress.
Churchill: Stefanik says she won't run for governor — or Congress
“In a traditionally blue state like New York, you sort of have to have all the stars aligned politically,” Rep. Elise Stefanik said, citing a primary challenge and other concerns.
www.timesunion.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
BREAKING: U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik tells the TU's Chris Churchill that she's scuttling her gubernatorial run, and won't seek another term in Congress.
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The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.