Lars Gotrich
@totalvibration.bsky.social
Series editor for Tiny Desk at NPR Music. World's Okayist Guitarist. #FreeDC. Mixtapes, tea and whatnot: https://www.vikingschoice.org
"We were held hostage by a performance narcissist who misused the skill and expertise of a large orchestra to proclaim her hatred of the current social landscape." Don't threaten me with a good time!
Sarah Hennies@sarahhennies.bsky.social · 10m agothis fucking rocks! lol www.goodtimes.sc/sarah-hennie...
Aside from the knock to the ever-dwindling music journalism ecosystem, I just think about what this all means for smaller and mid-tier bands. If you're not already huge, who is going to cover your album? Who is going to post about your tour? Who is going to…
Leor Galil@imleor.bsky.social · 6h ago“Music publications BrooklynVegan, Alternative Press, Revolver, and Goldmine have been gutted by parent company Veeps... Nearly all the staff at each publication appear to have been laid off yesterday. Veeps, which is now owned by Live Nation, acquired the publications in 2024 or 2025”
NEW CHORD CHANGE FOR AS SLOW AS POSSIBLE JOHN CAGE HIVE RISE UP apnews.com/article/john...
This organ will play one composition until 2640. It's redefining how slowly music can be played
A small organ in eastern Germany is the headliner of the world’s slowest concert. It has been playing the same piece of music by composer John Cage at a glacial pace for nearly 25 years.
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If you missed out on the 3 box sets, the most crucial Go-Betweens albums now have individual reissues. (Personally, I love pretty much every GBs album and have a special fondness for the late era, but these 4 are absolute classics.)
The Reds, Pinks & Purples@glenndonaldson.bsky.social · 6h agoa touch of good news. reissues of some the best music ever made: store.beggarsbanquetrecords.com/pages/artist...
“Wisloski said she thinks the whole affair could have been avoided had Grenier simply communicated his frustrations with the rest of the group.” WELL THEN WE WOULDNT HAVE HIS JUICY STORY WOULD WE WISLOSKI www.sevendaysvt.com/news/its-ast...
It’s Astounding: 'Rocky Horror' Threats Came From Troupe's Musical Director, Cops Say | Seven Days
Essex Community Players rehearsed for weeks, but its show was canceled due to ominous texts. Police say a person working on the production was responsible.
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NPR Music's week-long Dead After Death series is now called... The Ripple Effect. As you were... www.npr.org/2026/08/01/g...
The Ripple Effect: The Grateful Dead's long, strange trip might keep going forever
This summer marks a moment of transition in the Grateful Dead's long, strange trip: the first in many years where there is no clear center of the band's universe. Where do Deadheads go from here?
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Fun fact: I just published the full story on this topic mere minutes ago. By my count, at least 12 pastors, seminarians & former clergy have launched campaigns for federal office this year, and 5 are already nominees. In response, the GOP is attacking their faith. religionnews.com/2026/08/04/p...
'They're not real pastors': As clergy run as Democrats, Republicans question their faith
(RNS) — 'It's a sign that they are really scared they're gonna lose this seat,' the Rev. Sarah Trone Garriott, a Lutheran pastor running for Congress in Iowa, said. She is part of a wave of religious ...
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Teddy Wilson@reportbywilson.bsky.social · yesterdayHighly recommend listening to @jackjenkins.me in conversation with Dr. Amanda Henderson:
Watched this when I was on the road a few days ago, when it was just released, forgot to post here. They're on a totally different level, aren't they. Thank you @totalvibration.bsky.social // www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP23...
Armand Hammer: Tiny Desk Concert
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“Many people are divorced” and, yet, I have danced* to this song at a wedding. * yelled along drunkenly
the Mountain Goats@themountaingoats.bsky.social · 2d agoI don't even know what to say. This is real, this is true, so, like, thank you all, from the bottom of my heart. This took over 25 years to happen so if there's any lesson here it's either "keep at it, who knows" or "many people are divorced"
You can't just name a song "Your Handwriting is Better Than Mine" and NOT expect me to think it's a Rainer Maria cover. That said, this is a nice (and very emo) vibe to ease into the week. stumbleine.bandcamp.com/track/your-h...
Your Handwriting Is Better Than Mine, by Stumbleine
from the album Head over Heels
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Dear Camden Yards, it’s a bummer tonight’s game got rained out, but what happened to all of the Old Bay shakers for the fries? That just felt…. Wrong.
I'd never heard this early Extol track before. The members would've been 14/15 years old at the time. Really raw, rudimentary, crunchy death metal... a far cry from the progressive stuff they'd release just a couple years later. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYRl...
Extol - Vicious Intent (Full Version Music)
YouTube video by Giovanni Mallia
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The Viking's Choice Guide to #NewMusicFriday July 31 releases include Ed Askew, sachi's mirror, Dawuna, Amanar De Kidal, Wayne Everett, Dry Wedding, Tokoro Wohnen, Mopar Stars, Sir Richard Bishop, Starflyer 59 Everything's in the post, 🧵to follow. newsletter.vikingschoice.org/archive/new-...
New Music Friday: Fog Pop, Gloomy Post-Punk, Sexy Fingerstyle
July 31 releases include Ed Askew, sachi's mirror, Dawuna, Amanar De Kidal, Wayne Everett, Dry Wedding, Tokoro Wohnen, Mopar Stars, Sir Richard Bishop
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S-tier Smashing Pumpkins B-side. A rare James Iha joint. A perfect pop song. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRnn...
The Boy
YouTube video by The Smashing Pumpkins - Topic
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Lars always brings the goods. The Mopar Stars are an absolute delight. Members of Poison Ruin and Sheer Mag playing world-weary power pop. moparstars.bandcamp.com/album/offici...
Official Researchers Of The NJ Devil, by Mopar Stars
11 track album
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Lars Gotrich@totalvibration.bsky.social · 5d agoThe Viking's Choice Guide to #NewMusicFriday July 31 releases include Ed Askew, sachi's mirror, Dawuna, Amanar De Kidal, Wayne Everett, Dry Wedding, Tokoro Wohnen, Mopar Stars, Sir Richard Bishop, Starflyer 59 Everything's in the post, 🧵to follow. newsletter.vikingschoice.org/archive/new-...
The problem with slam metal, an extremely stupid genre that I love very much, is that I just cannot justify wearing the gory merch anywhere — at home, at work, anywhere public — besides a metal show. "Papa, what's that doctor doing to that man's stomach?" "Uhhhhhh, delicate surgery?"
Jesus died for somebody's sins...but just in case
Rich Raho@richraho.bsky.social · 5d agoPope Leo received singer and songwriter Patti Smith in private audience this morning. The Pope and Smith are both Chicago natives. She was accompanied by @antoniospadaro.bsky.social, undersecretary for the Vatican's Dicastery for Culture and Education.
The Viking's Choice Guide to #NewMusicFriday July 31 releases include Ed Askew, sachi's mirror, Dawuna, Amanar De Kidal, Wayne Everett, Dry Wedding, Tokoro Wohnen, Mopar Stars, Sir Richard Bishop, Starflyer 59 Everything's in the post, 🧵to follow. newsletter.vikingschoice.org/archive/new-...
New Music Friday: Fog Pop, Gloomy Post-Punk, Sexy Fingerstyle
July 31 releases include Ed Askew, sachi's mirror, Dawuna, Amanar De Kidal, Wayne Everett, Dry Wedding, Tokoro Wohnen, Mopar Stars, Sir Richard Bishop
newsletter.vikingschoice.org
NØ MAN whips ass. Best hardcore band in D.C. right now. nomanband.bandcamp.com/track/they-h...
They Have Names, by NØ MAN
from the album Between the Sword and the Neck
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I wore jeans OUTSIDE tonight and I have never felt more ALIVE.
I'm glad this looks boring because I still don't fuck with Amazon. youtu.be/0Dr8I_RyRCg?...
Blade Runner 2099 - Official Teaser | Prime Video
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Glen Hansard was just EXCEPTIONAL at what he did as a songwriter and a performer. Such a shock. www.npr.org/2026/07/29/g...
Glen Hansard, Irish songwriter and 'Once' star, dies at 56
Glen Hansard, the Irish singer who won an Oscar for the musical movie Once and the led the bands The Frames and The Swell Season, died on Wednesday. He died following a motorcycle crash in Dublin.
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In the Opera House, which no longer has an opera, there is an empty orchestra pit scattered with trash. On the grand terrace overlooking the Potomac River, the flower beds are wilting and weedy. In the corridors and lounges, artwork has disappeared. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/u...
Trump Gutted the Kennedy Center. A Tour Guide Wants You to See It Anyway. (Gift Article)
In a dogged demonstration of love for a Washington institution, Sandy Weiswasser is among a few dozen volunteers still showing dwindling visitors a hollowed-out building.
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billy woods + ELUCID + Kenny Segal + Human Error Club + Ryan Crosby = Armand Hammer x Tiny Desk Really enjoyed cooking this one up with Kenny, who has made many of my favorite beats. This is basically the first time Armand Hammer's played with a band on-camera. youtu.be/uP23-YE-T30?...
Armand Hammer: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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Here I am, about to buy a record I already own, but with all the extra shit.
balsafinery@balsafinery.bsky.social · last wk.you’d think Numero Group would be active on here, given the demographic / vibe / etc, especially when they have new reissues like this (probably my favorite album of that decade from the noxious meme) to promote numerogroup.com/products/i-k...
