Chris DeVille
@chrisdeville.bsky.social
Managing Editor, @stereogum.com
Posting indie nostalgia at @suchgreatheights.bsky.social
Buy my debut book SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS, out now via St. Martin's Press: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/such-great-heights-9781250363381/
Posting indie nostalgia at @suchgreatheights.bsky.social
Buy my debut book SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS, out now via St. Martin's Press: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/such-great-heights-9781250363381/
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Chris DeVille
@chrisdeville.bsky.social
· Aug 26
Such Great Heights 9781250363381 - Macmillan
The definitive history of 21st century indie rock—from Iron & Wine and Death Cab for Cutie to Phoebe Bridgers and St. Vincent—and how the genre shift...
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My debut book is OUT TODAY!
'Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion' is about how indie rock changed the mainstream and the mainstream changed indie rock in the 21st century.
Buy it and let me know what you think:
'Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion' is about how indie rock changed the mainstream and the mainstream changed indie rock in the 21st century.
Buy it and let me know what you think:
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impossible to remember now, but for most of his career Aaron Rodgers' reputation was that he was thoughtful, likable, and enjoyed facts so much they let him host Jeopardy
Going back over the Rodgers timeline, it occurs to me that he has hosted Jeopardy more recently than he has won a playoff game. (I actually gave him a pretty good review as host!) www.si.com/nfl/2021/04/...
Aaron Rodgers Fits Right in as the Latest 'Jeopardy!' Guest Host
Although it seems unlikely Aaron Rodgers will be tabbed as Alex Trebek's successor, the Packers QB looks like a natural so far in his stint as a 'Jeopardy!' guest host.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:46 AM
impossible to remember now, but for most of his career Aaron Rodgers' reputation was that he was thoughtful, likable, and enjoyed facts so much they let him host Jeopardy
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We lost an icon 10 years ago today. 🤍
@chrisdeville.bsky.social on Bowie’s final masterpiece: stereogum.com/2484243/blac...
@chrisdeville.bsky.social on Bowie’s final masterpiece: stereogum.com/2484243/blac...
January 10, 2026 at 7:45 PM
We lost an icon 10 years ago today. 🤍
@chrisdeville.bsky.social on Bowie’s final masterpiece: stereogum.com/2484243/blac...
@chrisdeville.bsky.social on Bowie’s final masterpiece: stereogum.com/2484243/blac...
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The amount my taste has grown in 10 years has allowed me to deeply enjoy this album. It’s my personal favorite now.
Normally, 10 years anniversary coverage feels like “who cares?”, but I’m very glad to see Black Star being remembered and appreciated again.
Normally, 10 years anniversary coverage feels like “who cares?”, but I’m very glad to see Black Star being remembered and appreciated again.
January 10, 2026 at 7:21 PM
The amount my taste has grown in 10 years has allowed me to deeply enjoy this album. It’s my personal favorite now.
Normally, 10 years anniversary coverage feels like “who cares?”, but I’m very glad to see Black Star being remembered and appreciated again.
Normally, 10 years anniversary coverage feels like “who cares?”, but I’m very glad to see Black Star being remembered and appreciated again.
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Hey man Indiana is up 35-7 at the half on Oregon and is thirty minutes away from the National championship game
That is still completely fucking crazy
That is still completely fucking crazy
January 10, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Hey man Indiana is up 35-7 at the half on Oregon and is thirty minutes away from the National championship game
That is still completely fucking crazy
That is still completely fucking crazy
lol it was about this
January 10, 2026 at 1:17 AM
lol it was about this
Tom sums up how I feel about Zach Bryan the musical artist. Douchebaggery and lack of self-editing aside, I do appreciate that there's a galactically huge country star who's pretty much making Bright Eyes tribute records.
Wrote about the new Zach Bryan album, which is once again long and messy and inconsistent and still kind of a nice hang.
Premature Evaluation: Zach Bryan 'With Heaven On Top'
“Douchebag.” That’s the word that I keep seeing. In certain corners of the internet, any mention of Zach Bryan’s name induces heavy eye-rolls. Those corners often include the comments section of this ...
stereogum.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Tom sums up how I feel about Zach Bryan the musical artist. Douchebaggery and lack of self-editing aside, I do appreciate that there's a galactically huge country star who's pretty much making Bright Eyes tribute records.
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Really good and touching ten-year look back from @chrisdeville.bsky.social at Bowie's Blackstar album, which came out two days before he died. A disorienting couple of days.
stereogum.com/2484243/blac...
stereogum.com/2484243/blac...
stereogum.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Really good and touching ten-year look back from @chrisdeville.bsky.social at Bowie's Blackstar album, which came out two days before he died. A disorienting couple of days.
stereogum.com/2484243/blac...
stereogum.com/2484243/blac...
The prophecy is unfolding
NEWS: The NCAA has denied Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss a sixth year of eligibility.
January 9, 2026 at 6:48 PM
The prophecy is unfolding
Told my wife while we were watching last night that The Pitt is my favorite podcast
January 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Told my wife while we were watching last night that The Pitt is my favorite podcast
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On @rollingstone.com, the first excerpt of my biography of Justin Townes Earle.
This one's about the writing and recording of Harlem River Blues (the album AND the song!)
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
This one's about the writing and recording of Harlem River Blues (the album AND the song!)
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
How Justin Townes Earle Wrote His Biggest Hit and Became a Nashville Legend
An excerpt from the highly anticipated authorized biography of Justin Townes Earle shows how he wrote his biggest hit and became a Nashville legend.
www.rollingstone.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
On @rollingstone.com, the first excerpt of my biography of Justin Townes Earle.
This one's about the writing and recording of Harlem River Blues (the album AND the song!)
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
This one's about the writing and recording of Harlem River Blues (the album AND the song!)
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
...I was also blessed to do a SECOND chat about my book with Mark Lynch for INQUIRY on Boston's WICN
Chris DeVille Pt 2 - 90.5 WICN Public Radio
Tonight on Inquiry, we welcome back CHRIS DeVILLE, managing editor at Stereogum, to continue our conversation on indie music in the 21st Century. We’ll talk about Lana del Ray, the Alvvays, Vampire We...
wicn.org
January 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
...I was also blessed to do a SECOND chat about my book with Mark Lynch for INQUIRY on Boston's WICN
I was fortunate to do a couple great radio interviews recently in support of my book SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS. One was with @mcnamarawdet.bsky.social from @wdet.bsky.social...
Such Great Heights: New book looks at '00s indie rock explosion - WDET 101.9 FM
Author and Stereogum Managing Editor Chris DeVille traces the role technology and a changing record industry had on music.
wdet.org
January 9, 2026 at 4:12 PM
I was fortunate to do a couple great radio interviews recently in support of my book SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS. One was with @mcnamarawdet.bsky.social from @wdet.bsky.social...
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grok did not do anything.
Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery
Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery
X to limit editing function to paying subscribers after platform threatened with fines and regulatory action
Grok, Elon Musk’s AI tool, has switched off its image creation function for the vast majority of users after widespread outcry over its use to create sexually explicit and violent imagery.
It comes after Musk was threatened with fines, regulatory action and reports of a possible ban on X in the UK. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
grok did not do anything.
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yes joke but truly how are venues suppose to get the word out otherwise - listings and relevant media to advertise in barely exist
(Going to see a band I like) this is a cool room. I hope they start to constantly email me about every single event that goes on in here.
January 8, 2026 at 8:22 PM
yes joke but truly how are venues suppose to get the word out otherwise - listings and relevant media to advertise in barely exist
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just an incredible thing to say about something you can very easily watch with your own eyes. you don't need The New York Times or CNN to tell you what happened. it's all right there!
JD Vance on the killing of Renee Good: "The reporting over this has been one of the biggest scandals I've ever seen in media. I've never seen a case so misrepresented and misreported."
January 8, 2026 at 7:56 PM
just an incredible thing to say about something you can very easily watch with your own eyes. you don't need The New York Times or CNN to tell you what happened. it's all right there!
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In his new book, @stereogum.com managing editor @chrisdeville.bsky.social looks at how changes to TV, the internet and the record industry fueled the rise in early ’00s indie music. He joined @mcnamarawdet.bsky.social on All Things Considered Detroit to discuss 🎧
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Such Great Heights: New book looks at '00s indie rock explosion - WDET 101.9 FM
Author and Stereogum Managing Editor Chris DeVille traces the role technology and a changing record industry had on music.
wdet.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM
In his new book, @stereogum.com managing editor @chrisdeville.bsky.social looks at how changes to TV, the internet and the record industry fueled the rise in early ’00s indie music. He joined @mcnamarawdet.bsky.social on All Things Considered Detroit to discuss 🎧
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Something a little more fun: I had the pleasure of talking with @chrisdeville.bsky.social from @stereogum.com about his book 'Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion' for @wdet.bsky.social
Give it a listen: wdet.org/2026/01/07/s...
Give it a listen: wdet.org/2026/01/07/s...
Such Great Heights: New book looks at '00s indie rock explosion - WDET 101.9 FM
Author and Stereogum Managing Editor Chris DeVille traces the role technology and a changing record industry had on music.
wdet.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Something a little more fun: I had the pleasure of talking with @chrisdeville.bsky.social from @stereogum.com about his book 'Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion' for @wdet.bsky.social
Give it a listen: wdet.org/2026/01/07/s...
Give it a listen: wdet.org/2026/01/07/s...
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Nicely, plainly stated. It’s not hard to tell the truth about the video.
ICE agent was not in the vehicle’s path when he fired at driver, video shows
ICE agent was not in the vehicle’s path when he fired at driver, video shows
An analysis of video footage raises questions about claims by President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem about the fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Nicely, plainly stated. It’s not hard to tell the truth about the video.
It's so fkn good. Means a lot to me tbh
January 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM
It's so fkn good. Means a lot to me tbh
Bowie's graphic designer was clearly inspired by another great album's iconic packshot
January 8, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Bowie's graphic designer was clearly inspired by another great album's iconic packshot
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I don't know who needs to hear this, but cops are not allowed to shoot people just because you didn't do what they said.
That is called murder when they do that.
Some cops are working hard to convince people otherwise.
That is called murder when they do that.
Some cops are working hard to convince people otherwise.
January 8, 2026 at 5:35 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but cops are not allowed to shoot people just because you didn't do what they said.
That is called murder when they do that.
Some cops are working hard to convince people otherwise.
That is called murder when they do that.
Some cops are working hard to convince people otherwise.
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David Bowie's 'Blackstar' Turns 10
When I awoke that Sunday morning, I was so confused. My wife, not much of a music fan, mentioned she’d just read some news about David Bowie. I replied something along the lines of, “Yeah, he just rel...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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thought this was cool and wanted to talk about it :-) 📖 such great heights by chris deville #suchgreatheights #indierock #nonfiction #music #theoc (thank you @St. Martin’s Press for the review copy!)
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January 8, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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