BTW I met this girl at a free show at Big Bar in Erie, PA around St. Patty’s day last year. I have one of those hoodies she’s got there. She handed it to me. Best night of my life.
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“We’re numb to our own knowledge.” It’s lines like that which make Anna Corinne Howard the greatest podcaster ever.
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Who is this gorgeous harpist? Her name is Kristan Toczko. Great taste in music too!
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“Mainstream music magazines have manufactured a monoculture that sanitizes the music world. They create an illusion that a divine hand has touched only a select few superstars. But the truth is entirely different: magnificent, deeply gifted musicians exist everywhere, across every era and in every genre.” – Ayuli Gabay
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Wait, CHARLI XCX HAS A SUBSTACK!?!?
https://itscharlibb.substack.com/p/the-death-of-cool
She needs to post more, holy shit.
“I have always rejected the idea that art, film, persona or music becoming commercial means it cannot also be considered cool. The rejection of commerciality ‘just because’ is such a boring and immature argument that is perhaps more suited to some mediums than others but in general I find to be elitist in a way that does not thrill me whatsoever. Disliking something purely because of its widespread popularity or links to commercialism comes with a distinctly art school type energy that is super triggering to me.”
I want so badly to be her friend now. This girl is AWESOME. I also really like the song ‘360’ she’s talking about.
“If creating something does not come from a truthful and meaningful place within the artist, if it doesn’t in ways wear it’s heart on it’s sleeve, then in my opinion the work is totally fucking DOA.”
PREACH, CHARLOTTE!
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#musicstack is fucking awesome.
In response to something Ayuli said: https://substack.com/@ayuligabay/note/c-269746892?r=1jau56&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web
“I don’t use Spotify, but like I do with YouTube music, being super intentional with how you listen to music on these streaming platforms does indeed make a difference in what music you are served. Good on you Ayuli :)”
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I restacked with the note: “Michael, I completely agree! I’ve been thinking about importing an old strategy I used on Twitter (yeah I quit once Musk bought the platform) called writer’s lifts, but for indie artists. Thoughts?”
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LEANN RIMES HAS A SUBSTACK! I never knew that she was 14 when Blue came out. No clue. She was so damn mature! I LOVE HER!
https://substack.com/@leannrimes
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OMG, this cover by Violet Orlandi of Lacuna Coil’s “Our Truth” is beyond words.
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This is why I love Morgan. She perfectly illustrates how autistic folks like us end up resorting to masking just so people aren’t mad at us.
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Wow Leann, I had NO IDEA you had covers like this!
I sent Emily that last one 🙂
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I’ve liked Choosin’ Texas for quite a while, and I love Weren’t for the Wind, but I’d never seen her live before. Well, Ella Langley is definitely legit!
And Choosin’ Texas is back at #1 and Be Her is at #3… girl on fire!
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The Joy of Studying Things Nobody Cares About. I’m so happy to see Cinzia finally happy!
