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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · 15d

You never really know what an artist is carrying behind their songs. The Appalachian-raised, Seattle-residing songwriter and activist Mike Frazier’s story forces you to take a closer look.

From @brendanmenapace.bsky.social:
www.spin.com/2025/10/mike...

Mike Frazier Traces Epilepsy and Brain Surgery Journey with ‘The Belly Is In the Brain’

Mike Frazier doesn’t waste time. A title card flashes over footage of him opening a garage door: “The Belly Is In the Brain.”It immediately cu

www.spin.com

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · 29d

the homie @humanpursuits.bsky.social caught up with Pete a couple weeks back and they talked about connection, catharsis, and the weird magic of songs that feel like they're speaking directly to you.

worth a read whether you're familiar or not: humanpursuits.substack.com/p/petey-usa-...

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · 29d

how is no one screaming from the rooftops that PETEY USA is one of the best songwriters out right now??

his new one “Anything In Between” proves he’s much more than a scroll-stopping sketch comic––he’s a generational voice, somewhere between The Mountain Goats, Weezer, and TWY.

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My Perfect Console podcast @myperfectconsole.bsky.social · Sep 9

How do you balance a career in games PR with punk stardom?

In our latest episode, @lizzietrouble.bsky.social , lead vocalist and guitarist of indie Teens in Trouble, discusses her dual life and, reveals her surprising link to Street Fighter 4.

🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4m0JOvj

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · Sep 8

The second-ever NO EARBUDS FEST is happening December 14 at The Echo in Los Angeles, CA.

Two stages, all ages, no desert heat, no VIP tents. Just a bunch of rad bands including Prince Daddy & the Hyena, @skatunenetwork.bsky.social @yungatita.bsky.social + more!

Tickets on sale this Friday 🏝️🖤☃️

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · Sep 8

Sometime months after the first No Earbuds Fest, a friend told me they got stopped by a group of younger punks while wearing the official fest tee.

“You were there?! Are they doing it again?,” they asked.

Well, this is for them and anyone whose ever had a big idea and just f*cking went for it...

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · Sep 5

big congrats to my buds in FIME!

their new album is fuzzed-out, existential, and full of heart in a way *I know* a lot of you would love if you gave it a spin. if you trust my taste even a little, go listen ⤵️

fime.bandcamp.com/album/just-c...

Just Can't Win, by Fime

11 track album

fime.bandcamp.com

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · Sep 1

jamie at noearbuds dot com

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · Sep 1

yooooo I'm looking to hire some people for @noearbuds.bsky.social help this fall:

need NY and LA based social media correspondents –– essentially you'll go to gigs and make content for us.

also need LA/OC homies down to hand out flyers at shows.

both gigs are paid, email if interested!

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · Jul 22

this one's for all my fellow 3 to 5AM-ers out there who wake up and can't get back to sleep😴🤪

but fr, the new @liquidmikeband.bsky.social album is unbelievable so we've been sharing a ton of songs from it. whether you're listening along or waiting for the LP to dig in, we salute you!

Stereogum @stereogum.bsky.social · Jul 22

You won't believe this but it's another good song from @liquidmikeband.bsky.social

Liquid Mike - "Claws"

www.stereogum.com

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · Aug 27

just started working with him!

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · Jul 23

Really excited about the music JER is making but also the entire movement they've been leading the charge on for years now. Give this a listen!!

JER (They/Them) @skatunenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 23

ALMOST AT 10k views 🥹🫶🏾

If you havent checked it out, give it a watch! And give the video a like and comment, that helps push it out to more people 🙂‍↕️🙏🏾✨

lhttps://youtu.be/12RwEPD1YJU?si=IYvhgHUQq__rIm1U

JER - The Way You Tune it Out (Official Video)

YouTube video by Bad Time Records

youtu.be

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · Jul 23

here's me sending the email

a cartoon sunflower with a face and the words oh the misery behind it .

ALT: a cartoon sunflower with a face and the words oh the misery behind it .

media.tenor.com

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JER (They/Them) @skatunenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 20

YOU JUST CAME ACROSS THE SKA BANGER YOU BEEN MISSING FOR THE LAST 30 OR SO YEARS 🙂‍↕️

The way you tune it out - JER (that’s me)
First single off the upcoming record 💔DEATH OF THE HEART💔 Out 8.15.25!

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · Jul 22

this one's for all my fellow 3 to 5AM-ers out there who wake up and can't get back to sleep😴🤪

but fr, the new @liquidmikeband.bsky.social album is unbelievable so we've been sharing a ton of songs from it. whether you're listening along or waiting for the LP to dig in, we salute you!

Stereogum @stereogum.bsky.social · Jul 22

You won't believe this but it's another good song from @liquidmikeband.bsky.social

Liquid Mike - "Claws"

www.stereogum.com

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · Jun 3

Sent an email about a new band. Out of all the links I provided—music, video, etc—the only one that multiple top blogs clicked was the band’s Instagram.

Not the music. Just the IG.

Bands: like it or not, sometimes your socials really are your first impression!

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · Jun 3

hell yeah! will def keep ya posted when I'm ready to announce formally!

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · Jun 3

ffm.to/bones-shredd...

Bones Shredder - Daylight

Choose your preferred music service

ffm.to

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · Jun 3

this isn't magic––it's happening 🪄

20k+ streams in under 10 hours and Bones Shredder is just getting started!

the fans are already making this thing move on pure passion. this is what real momentum looks like.

debut single "daylight" out now:

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Brad Cohan @thebradcohan.bsky.social · Jun 2

Blurb summer continues! For @treblezine.bsky.social best records you missed winter summer I heaped praise on @perennialtheband.bsky.social and the debut of Yesness (w/ Don Cab’s Damon Che) on @joyfulnoiserecs.bsky.social do check out the albs I didn’t write up too

www.treblezine.com/16-great-alb...

16 Great Albums You Might Have Missed from Winter/Spring 2025 - Treble

Get caught up on the under-the-radar gems of the past few months

www.treblezine.com

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · May 29

soft announced No Earbuds Fest 2 last week! more details soon but venue and headliner are confirmed 😱😅

gonna need all the help I can get with this one, so if you're someone in a position to help sponsor the fest or provide ANY support -- hmu

thenoearbudspapercompany.substack.com/p/23-no-earb...

#23 - No Earbuds Fest 2 is happening!

a soft announce + cute story about how I decided to do it all over again

thenoearbudspapercompany.substack.com

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JER (They/Them) @skatunenetwork.bsky.social · May 27

‼️⚠️GIG ALERT⚠️‼️

THE JER BAND IS GOING ON TOUR OPENING FOR THE BOUNCING SOULS, H2O, AND THE SMOKING POPES IN SEPTEMBER‼️

Hyped as Hell. First time in Toronto ever, first time playing St. Louis, Nashville, and Atlanta in over 2 years.

Come hang with us. 🎟️🎟️🎟️ on sale Friday at 10am www.JER.band

JER taking a full body selfie in the mirror. In the foreground is their hand throwing a peace sign, coming in from behind the camera. There’s a mirror or a white wall and in the reflection is JER holding he phone throwing the peace sign. They have white sneakers, green pants, a checkered belt, and a black crop top with a red yellow and green design.

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · May 27

right!! that hook is unreal

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · May 27

meet @hyberbandofficial.bsky.social 💫

new song/video out today
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Nl...

mastered by the homie Will Yip

RIYL The Beths, The Wonder Years, Fall Out Boy

⏳☎️

Hyber - "Waiting For Your Call" (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Hyber

www.youtube.com

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Jamie Coletta @jamiecoletta.bsky.social · May 16

wrote about all the *bob mould voice* changes I'm seeing in music publicity lately 💫

open.substack.com/pub/thenoear...

#22 music publicity in 2025 and beyond

some thoughts on DIY PR right now, and how to prioritize long-term brand building in a social-first world

open.substack.com

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