Chip
@chipmidnight.bsky.social
The thoughts of a middle-age music fanatic with occasional dips into sports, TV, movies, politics, grief, pop culture, food, family, and more.
http://chipmidnight.com / http://bigtakeover.com
Every minute and every hour, I miss you
http://chipmidnight.com / http://bigtakeover.com
Every minute and every hour, I miss you
This album is dark, haunting, stunning. It was a pleasure speaking with Lucy about one of my early favorites of 2026.
February 18, 2026 at 1:51 PM
This album is dark, haunting, stunning. It was a pleasure speaking with Lucy about one of my early favorites of 2026.
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What if Metallica, Slayer, and Maiden had an Australian cousin you never heard about? We dig into Mortal Sin’s 1986 debut Mayhemic Destruction—drum‑forward, DIY, and way heavier than its distribution ever was. #thrash #80sMetal #HeavyMetal open.substack.com/pub/digmeout...
Before You Replay Master of Puppets, Hear This
The forgotten 1986 Mortal Sin album that sounds like Australia’s answer to Metallica, Slayer, and Maiden.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM
What if Metallica, Slayer, and Maiden had an Australian cousin you never heard about? We dig into Mortal Sin’s 1986 debut Mayhemic Destruction—drum‑forward, DIY, and way heavier than its distribution ever was. #thrash #80sMetal #HeavyMetal open.substack.com/pub/digmeout...
Most of the time, grief therapy sessions are done in private or in small groups. I really appreciate Jude being so open and sharing his stories and feelings with me. I know it was helpful to me, even after 7.5 years. It's a heavy topic but I hope someone gets something out of the episode.
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Jude Smith and I talk about child loss and grief. Jude's 17-year-old daughter Nell passed away on Oct. 6, 2024. In 2021, Nell recorded an album of Nick Cave covers with the Flaming Lips and performed on the Stephen Colbert show.
open.spotify.com/episode/78Ck...
open.spotify.com/episode/78Ck...
February 17, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Most of the time, grief therapy sessions are done in private or in small groups. I really appreciate Jude being so open and sharing his stories and feelings with me. I know it was helpful to me, even after 7.5 years. It's a heavy topic but I hope someone gets something out of the episode.
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I wanted to write about country music in Columbus, because it does not seem like the most country & midwestern city, although it's surrounded by farms and Appalachia.
So I talked with the city's top independent label making the music and building the community:
columbuscalling.com/space-canoe-...
So I talked with the city's top independent label making the music and building the community:
columbuscalling.com/space-canoe-...
Space Canoe Records and Columbus' Thriving Country Music Scene - Columbus Calling
In 2017, West Taylor used Space Canoe Records to file his music. Nine years later, it's at the forefront of Columbus' country music scene.
columbuscalling.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:54 PM
I wanted to write about country music in Columbus, because it does not seem like the most country & midwestern city, although it's surrounded by farms and Appalachia.
So I talked with the city's top independent label making the music and building the community:
columbuscalling.com/space-canoe-...
So I talked with the city's top independent label making the music and building the community:
columbuscalling.com/space-canoe-...
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Jude Smith and I talk about child loss and grief. Jude's 17-year-old daughter Nell passed away on Oct. 6, 2024. In 2021, Nell recorded an album of Nick Cave covers with the Flaming Lips and performed on the Stephen Colbert show.
open.spotify.com/episode/78Ck...
open.spotify.com/episode/78Ck...
February 16, 2026 at 12:40 PM
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Jude Smith and I talk about child loss and grief. Jude's 17-year-old daughter Nell passed away on Oct. 6, 2024. In 2021, Nell recorded an album of Nick Cave covers with the Flaming Lips and performed on the Stephen Colbert show.
open.spotify.com/episode/78Ck...
open.spotify.com/episode/78Ck...
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nobody posted the clip anywhere so i went and dug the whole episode up
February 13, 2026 at 5:22 AM
nobody posted the clip anywhere so i went and dug the whole episode up
Mariachi El Bronx has released their first album since 2014 and I had a chance to talk to singer Matt Caughthran about going all-in on the celebratory sound of Mexican music for @bigtakeover.com
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Interview: Matt Caughthran (Mariachi El Bronx)
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February 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Mariachi El Bronx has released their first album since 2014 and I had a chance to talk to singer Matt Caughthran about going all-in on the celebratory sound of Mexican music for @bigtakeover.com
bigtakeover.com/interviews/i...
bigtakeover.com/interviews/i...
Only the best
RFK Jr: I'm not scared of a germ. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats.
February 13, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Only the best
If you make the claim of "paid agitators," I'd like to see the receipts. Otherwise, I'll just consider you a liar.
KNOTT: Why is it that there is so much tension in Minneapolis/St Paul right now?
SCOTT: Because paid agitators are actively trying to stop law enforcement action. Without that, you wouldn't even have any idea most of these arrests were taking place
SCOTT: Because paid agitators are actively trying to stop law enforcement action. Without that, you wouldn't even have any idea most of these arrests were taking place
February 10, 2026 at 6:23 PM
If you make the claim of "paid agitators," I'd like to see the receipts. Otherwise, I'll just consider you a liar.
Here's my conversation with Langhorne Slim for @bigtakeover.com about his new rock record with members of Greta Van Fleet
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February 9, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Here's my conversation with Langhorne Slim for @bigtakeover.com about his new rock record with members of Greta Van Fleet
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bigtakeover.com/interviews/i...
Another great album at another great deal. It sounds like a early 2000s mix CD. I talked with Jacob last summer about the album.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Another great album at another great deal. It sounds like a early 2000s mix CD. I talked with Jacob last summer about the album.
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bigtakeover.com/interviews/i...
This is a great deal on a great album. I had the chance to interview @frankierosemusic.bsky.social in 2023 shortly after this album came out.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
This is a great deal on a great album. I had the chance to interview @frankierosemusic.bsky.social in 2023 shortly after this album came out.
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bigtakeover.com/interviews/i...
Reposting this link to my conversation with Ben Kweller and Rocky Votolato about losing kids. I'll have a new episode with another father who lost a child coming next week. It may be a heavy subject matter, but I hope you'll give a listen.
song.link/chipchats
song.link/chipchats
February 7, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Reposting this link to my conversation with Ben Kweller and Rocky Votolato about losing kids. I'll have a new episode with another father who lost a child coming next week. It may be a heavy subject matter, but I hope you'll give a listen.
song.link/chipchats
song.link/chipchats
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JD Vance loudly booed at the Winter Olympics today.
February 6, 2026 at 9:25 PM
JD Vance loudly booed at the Winter Olympics today.
This is fantastic. Listened a few times already today.
It's BANDCAMP FRIDAY! And to celebrate, I've put out an album of instrumental funk and soul jams built on samples, loops, and some honest-to-god actual playing of instruments. If you're a fan of Colemine or Daptone Records, you might dig it.
timminneci.bandcamp.com/album/pinto
timminneci.bandcamp.com/album/pinto
Pinto, by Tim Minneci
12 track album
timminneci.bandcamp.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:14 PM
This is fantastic. Listened a few times already today.
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The post is APPALLING and maybe the most racist thing I’ve seen come out of this presidency—which is saying something.
February 6, 2026 at 1:04 PM
The post is APPALLING and maybe the most racist thing I’ve seen come out of this presidency—which is saying something.
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I think it should probably be a bigger story that the president of the United States is a raving lunatic
Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast: "We hit 'em. And we want to hit 'em right, sir, and we want to hit them from the top! East, west, north, south. Sir, they won't know what the hell! And we'll knock them out. We did it politically correct. Five years."
February 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
I think it should probably be a bigger story that the president of the United States is a raving lunatic
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"Young ladies, young ladies, I like 'em underage. See, some say that's statutory, but I say it's mandatory.”
- Kid Rock
Headliner of the MAGA half-time show.
- Kid Rock
Headliner of the MAGA half-time show.
February 6, 2026 at 12:10 AM
"Young ladies, young ladies, I like 'em underage. See, some say that's statutory, but I say it's mandatory.”
- Kid Rock
Headliner of the MAGA half-time show.
- Kid Rock
Headliner of the MAGA half-time show.
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genx parting gift
February 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM
genx parting gift
The new @youngguv.bsky.social album is like a soundtrack to a 1995 issue of NME magazine. Ben Cook talks about the influence of bands like Oasis, The Doves and Field Mice in this @bigtakeover.com conversation
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Interview: Ben Cook (GUV)
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February 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
The new @youngguv.bsky.social album is like a soundtrack to a 1995 issue of NME magazine. Ben Cook talks about the influence of bands like Oasis, The Doves and Field Mice in this @bigtakeover.com conversation
bigtakeover.com/interviews/i...
bigtakeover.com/interviews/i...
This was SO good. Hit ALL the nostalgia feels, didn't try to modernize or anything. I really hope it's successful and gets more episodes.
I can't even pretend to act cool about this. I am freaking right on out, fam
February 5, 2026 at 2:40 AM
This was SO good. Hit ALL the nostalgia feels, didn't try to modernize or anything. I really hope it's successful and gets more episodes.
I need them too
Exactly what I hoped it would be, aside from not being two, three times as long. They didn't "update" the show; it's just The Muppet Show done in 2026 is all. I love it and wish so very much that we get more of it. The world needs Muppets now.
*I* need them. And I know I am not alone.
*I* need them. And I know I am not alone.
I can't even pretend to act cool about this. I am freaking right on out, fam
February 5, 2026 at 2:25 AM
I need them too
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“Even in this crazy environment and in these crazy times, I feel like a really fortunate person, because I love my family so much. And so, I was just trying to juggle those two emotions, where half the record is what the hell is happening? But the other half is love.”
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matternews.org/culture/musi...
Billy Peake holds to hope while navigating these ‘Manic Waves’ – Matter News
The Columbus musician will celebrate the release of his new solo LP in concert at Natalie’s Grandview on Saturday, Feb. 7.
matternews.org
February 4, 2026 at 7:43 PM
“Even in this crazy environment and in these crazy times, I feel like a really fortunate person, because I love my family so much. And so, I was just trying to juggle those two emotions, where half the record is what the hell is happening? But the other half is love.”
matternews.org/culture/musi...
matternews.org/culture/musi...
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NANCY MACE: I don't drink because if I did it could kill me
ALSO NANCY MACE:
ALSO NANCY MACE:
February 4, 2026 at 2:07 AM
NANCY MACE: I don't drink because if I did it could kill me
ALSO NANCY MACE:
ALSO NANCY MACE:
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With Kiss Big, Ailbhe Reddy pushes her sound into new territory while staying true to the emotional clarity she’s known for. In this conversation, she breaks down her writing process, inspirations, and the energy behind this new chapter. Interview by @chipmidnight.bsky.social
Interview: Ailbhe Reddy
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February 3, 2026 at 7:31 PM
With Kiss Big, Ailbhe Reddy pushes her sound into new territory while staying true to the emotional clarity she’s known for. In this conversation, she breaks down her writing process, inspirations, and the energy behind this new chapter. Interview by @chipmidnight.bsky.social