Melvin Gibbs
@melvingibbs.bsky.social
Human/Creator/Composer/Musician/Writer
Next Up:
music: Amasia: Anamibia Sessions 2 - out now! on Hausu Mountain
Electrical Field Of Love - Feb '26 on Pi Recordings
writing: How Black Music Took Over The World - Apr 14 '26 on Basic Books
Next Up:
music: Amasia: Anamibia Sessions 2 - out now! on Hausu Mountain
Electrical Field Of Love - Feb '26 on Pi Recordings
writing: How Black Music Took Over The World - Apr 14 '26 on Basic Books
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Melvin Gibbs
@melvingibbs.bsky.social
· Sep 26
Gullah Jack Style [Visualizer]
YouTube video by Melvin Gibbs
www.youtube.com
check out the visualizer for
"Gullah Jack Style"
the latest single from my album
Amasia: Anamibia Sessions 2
dropping on October 14th
on Hausu Mountain Records
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSFC...
"Gullah Jack Style"
the latest single from my album
Amasia: Anamibia Sessions 2
dropping on October 14th
on Hausu Mountain Records
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSFC...
they gave Orange Julius a participation trophy
Remember the character Diabate from last night's Pluribus? And how he delighted in having all these people treat him like a God? Even though it was obvious to everyone, including him, it was all bullshit?
this shit is just beyond parody, man
December 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
they gave Orange Julius a participation trophy
speaking of End Of Year love -
as a long-time fan (& subscriber) of
The Wire Magazine
this one touches me
as a long-time fan (& subscriber) of
The Wire Magazine
this one touches me
🎵 @melvingibbs.bsky.social - Amasia: Anamibia Sessions 2 - featured in @thewiremagazine.bsky.social's "Releases of the Year"
❤️🔥 Huge thanks to Phil Freeman for the wonderful review, and to The Wire for the many years of support!
The 2025 Rewind is available at your local record shoppe & digitally.
❤️🔥 Huge thanks to Phil Freeman for the wonderful review, and to The Wire for the many years of support!
The 2025 Rewind is available at your local record shoppe & digitally.
December 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
speaking of End Of Year love -
as a long-time fan (& subscriber) of
The Wire Magazine
this one touches me
as a long-time fan (& subscriber) of
The Wire Magazine
this one touches me
last night I was thinking that "Halo On The Inside" by Circuit Des Yeux (which I played on btw) wasn't getting enough End Of Year love
so it was good to see this list:
daily.bandcamp.com/best-of-2025...
so it was good to see this list:
daily.bandcamp.com/best-of-2025...
The Best Albums of 2025: Essential Releases
The 12 key albums of 2025.
daily.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
last night I was thinking that "Halo On The Inside" by Circuit Des Yeux (which I played on btw) wasn't getting enough End Of Year love
so it was good to see this list:
daily.bandcamp.com/best-of-2025...
so it was good to see this list:
daily.bandcamp.com/best-of-2025...
I'm not saying that I want to see businesses do everything Simon suggests in his book. I AM saying that from a practical standpoint -- for Artists 50K on less streams is better than 30K on more --- of course from the standpoint of Spotify & the majors the opposite math applies
This is a crazy back and forth between a Spotify exec & an artist whose music is up on the platform.
We're able to pay more b/c we pay less 👎
In "Confessions of the Pricing Man: How Price Effects Everything", pricing consultant Hermann Simon explains why that thinking is flawed
We're able to pay more b/c we pay less 👎
In "Confessions of the Pricing Man: How Price Effects Everything", pricing consultant Hermann Simon explains why that thinking is flawed
congrats on all the streams, and i really appreciate the transparency!
i get why "per stream rate" feels intuitive — but the lower "per stream rate" on spotify is actually part of the reason why we're able to pay out more than other services (more than 50% of total royalties in your case).
i get why "per stream rate" feels intuitive — but the lower "per stream rate" on spotify is actually part of the reason why we're able to pay out more than other services (more than 50% of total royalties in your case).
December 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I'm not saying that I want to see businesses do everything Simon suggests in his book. I AM saying that from a practical standpoint -- for Artists 50K on less streams is better than 30K on more --- of course from the standpoint of Spotify & the majors the opposite math applies
This is a crazy back and forth between a Spotify exec & an artist whose music is up on the platform.
We're able to pay more b/c we pay less 👎
In "Confessions of the Pricing Man: How Price Effects Everything", pricing consultant Hermann Simon explains why that thinking is flawed
We're able to pay more b/c we pay less 👎
In "Confessions of the Pricing Man: How Price Effects Everything", pricing consultant Hermann Simon explains why that thinking is flawed
congrats on all the streams, and i really appreciate the transparency!
i get why "per stream rate" feels intuitive — but the lower "per stream rate" on spotify is actually part of the reason why we're able to pay out more than other services (more than 50% of total royalties in your case).
i get why "per stream rate" feels intuitive — but the lower "per stream rate" on spotify is actually part of the reason why we're able to pay out more than other services (more than 50% of total royalties in your case).
December 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This is a crazy back and forth between a Spotify exec & an artist whose music is up on the platform.
We're able to pay more b/c we pay less 👎
In "Confessions of the Pricing Man: How Price Effects Everything", pricing consultant Hermann Simon explains why that thinking is flawed
We're able to pay more b/c we pay less 👎
In "Confessions of the Pricing Man: How Price Effects Everything", pricing consultant Hermann Simon explains why that thinking is flawed
It's funny how irrelevant Spotify is to what I do. The biggest record that I have a direct business interest in (Rollins Band - Weight) isn't even on there. And if you judged by our impact there, the scene I'm a part of now doesn't exist.
For me these days it's useful as a thermometer-nothing more
For me these days it's useful as a thermometer-nothing more
After last year's flop, Spotify Wrapped engagement is up 19% and shares were up 41%, the company says.
Spotify says Wrapped 2025 is its biggest yet, with 200M+ users in its first day | TechCrunch
After last year's flop, Spotify Wrapped engagement is up 19% and shares were up 41%, the company says.
techcrunch.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
It's funny how irrelevant Spotify is to what I do. The biggest record that I have a direct business interest in (Rollins Band - Weight) isn't even on there. And if you judged by our impact there, the scene I'm a part of now doesn't exist.
For me these days it's useful as a thermometer-nothing more
For me these days it's useful as a thermometer-nothing more
there are many great things on here
but
my favorite is
#82
but
my favorite is
#82
Thanks for the great reception to our AOTY Chart - have you found any new favourites?
buff.ly/HP76GUt
buff.ly/HP76GUt
December 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
there are many great things on here
but
my favorite is
#82
but
my favorite is
#82
I put my writer's hat back on in this issue -
I talked to Makaya McCraven
then wrote an extended piece about his career & process
go buy it!
thank you to Makaya, @saving-throw.bsky.social & @jjstannard.bsky.social
I talked to Makaya McCraven
then wrote an extended piece about his career & process
go buy it!
thank you to Makaya, @saving-throw.bsky.social & @jjstannard.bsky.social
The Wire 503-4 is out now!
Featuring the Top 50 new and archive releases, critical analysis and reflections, plus Hilary Woods, Makaya McCraven, Anna Högberg, Tristan Perich, Derek Bailey’s Company, Ikonika’s Jukebox, and much more.
Pick up your copy here: thewire.co.uk/shop/
Featuring the Top 50 new and archive releases, critical analysis and reflections, plus Hilary Woods, Makaya McCraven, Anna Högberg, Tristan Perich, Derek Bailey’s Company, Ikonika’s Jukebox, and much more.
Pick up your copy here: thewire.co.uk/shop/
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I put my writer's hat back on in this issue -
I talked to Makaya McCraven
then wrote an extended piece about his career & process
go buy it!
thank you to Makaya, @saving-throw.bsky.social & @jjstannard.bsky.social
I talked to Makaya McCraven
then wrote an extended piece about his career & process
go buy it!
thank you to Makaya, @saving-throw.bsky.social & @jjstannard.bsky.social
tbh I assumed that
I'm riffing on the "AI makes everyone an artist"
to point out that we're not hearing about anyone using AI to make everyone financially secure
back the day
I used to the say
the people telling you
"information wants to be free"
aren't going to give you their bank info
I'm riffing on the "AI makes everyone an artist"
to point out that we're not hearing about anyone using AI to make everyone financially secure
back the day
I used to the say
the people telling you
"information wants to be free"
aren't going to give you their bank info
They definitely already have. I first heard of machine learning when I was working at a hedge fund in the 90's.
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
tbh I assumed that
I'm riffing on the "AI makes everyone an artist"
to point out that we're not hearing about anyone using AI to make everyone financially secure
back the day
I used to the say
the people telling you
"information wants to be free"
aren't going to give you their bank info
I'm riffing on the "AI makes everyone an artist"
to point out that we're not hearing about anyone using AI to make everyone financially secure
back the day
I used to the say
the people telling you
"information wants to be free"
aren't going to give you their bank info
that's the point
by definition all finance info is digitized
so why isn't their someone out there building a product that can make anybody a millionaire
the same way people are making AI products that claim to make anyone a filmmaker, writer or musician?
by definition all finance info is digitized
so why isn't their someone out there building a product that can make anybody a millionaire
the same way people are making AI products that claim to make anyone a filmmaker, writer or musician?
It's the financial people who can and should be most easily replaced
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
that's the point
by definition all finance info is digitized
so why isn't their someone out there building a product that can make anybody a millionaire
the same way people are making AI products that claim to make anyone a filmmaker, writer or musician?
by definition all finance info is digitized
so why isn't their someone out there building a product that can make anybody a millionaire
the same way people are making AI products that claim to make anyone a filmmaker, writer or musician?
I keep wondering
why nobody’s created
an AI product
that plays the stock market
the way that Suno plays music
why nobody’s created
an AI product
that plays the stock market
the way that Suno plays music
November 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I keep wondering
why nobody’s created
an AI product
that plays the stock market
the way that Suno plays music
why nobody’s created
an AI product
that plays the stock market
the way that Suno plays music
5 stars for this one
There is no pain
You are receding
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying
You are receding
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying
November 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
5 stars for this one
“Gibbs and co. find plenty of undiscovered areas to explore”
btw - I didn’t know Tumblr was still a thing…
btw - I didn’t know Tumblr was still a thing…
Bassist/bandleader Melvin Gibbs takes a deep dive into the Electric Miles zone — with a little help from Pete Cosey and John Medeski. doomandgloomfromthetomb.tumblr.com/post/8004762...
Doom & Gloom From The Tomb
Melvin Gibbs - Amasia: Anamibia Sessions 2
Bassist/bandleader Melvin Gibbs takes a deep dive into the Electric Miles zone on Amasia: Anamibia Sessions 2, drawing inspiration from Miles' (and Teo...
doomandgloomfromthetomb.tumblr.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
“Gibbs and co. find plenty of undiscovered areas to explore”
btw - I didn’t know Tumblr was still a thing…
btw - I didn’t know Tumblr was still a thing…
does this count as
Christian persecution
or nah?
Christian persecution
or nah?
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:36 AM
does this count as
Christian persecution
or nah?
Christian persecution
or nah?
I post on social media b/c a lot of what I do is public knowledge in any case - I have people close to me who’ve NEVER done so & quite a few friends who are “quiet quitters”
In today’s episode of
“I have no Black friends”
(& apparently no queer ones either)
we have an ironic explainer of how many people I know navigate American life (iow for many people the US has functionally been a fascist country for generations)
“I have no Black friends”
(& apparently no queer ones either)
we have an ironic explainer of how many people I know navigate American life (iow for many people the US has functionally been a fascist country for generations)
My mistake has been trying to explain what "fascism" is to people who don't care what it is.
So I'm going to try something else. Let's do this as a practical thought exercise.
If America *were* fascist *today* - what would you have to do differently in your daily life? /1
So I'm going to try something else. Let's do this as a practical thought exercise.
If America *were* fascist *today* - what would you have to do differently in your daily life? /1
November 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I post on social media b/c a lot of what I do is public knowledge in any case - I have people close to me who’ve NEVER done so & quite a few friends who are “quiet quitters”
In today’s episode of
“I have no Black friends”
(& apparently no queer ones either)
we have an ironic explainer of how many people I know navigate American life (iow for many people the US has functionally been a fascist country for generations)
“I have no Black friends”
(& apparently no queer ones either)
we have an ironic explainer of how many people I know navigate American life (iow for many people the US has functionally been a fascist country for generations)
My mistake has been trying to explain what "fascism" is to people who don't care what it is.
So I'm going to try something else. Let's do this as a practical thought exercise.
If America *were* fascist *today* - what would you have to do differently in your daily life? /1
So I'm going to try something else. Let's do this as a practical thought exercise.
If America *were* fascist *today* - what would you have to do differently in your daily life? /1
November 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
In today’s episode of
“I have no Black friends”
(& apparently no queer ones either)
we have an ironic explainer of how many people I know navigate American life (iow for many people the US has functionally been a fascist country for generations)
“I have no Black friends”
(& apparently no queer ones either)
we have an ironic explainer of how many people I know navigate American life (iow for many people the US has functionally been a fascist country for generations)
one of the basic rules of late 70s/early 80s jazz
is
every Moers Music record
is worth owning
is
every Moers Music record
is worth owning
John Carter - clarinet: Recorded at Studio 57, Düsseldorf, Germany; August 16, 1979.
John Carter - A Suite of Early American Folk Pieces for Solo Clarinet (Moers Music, 1979)
YouTube video by Pollis Drake
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
one of the basic rules of late 70s/early 80s jazz
is
every Moers Music record
is worth owning
is
every Moers Music record
is worth owning
Dems once again snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Dems once again snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
people aren’t talking enough
about the fact that
every judge who’s ruled against
military deployments & LEO in US cities
says that the government is lying to us
about the fact that
every judge who’s ruled against
military deployments & LEO in US cities
says that the government is lying to us
November 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
people aren’t talking enough
about the fact that
every judge who’s ruled against
military deployments & LEO in US cities
says that the government is lying to us
about the fact that
every judge who’s ruled against
military deployments & LEO in US cities
says that the government is lying to us
you know you’re in Chicago
when you see Common’s picture
on the side of a bus…
when you see Common’s picture
on the side of a bus…
November 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
you know you’re in Chicago
when you see Common’s picture
on the side of a bus…
when you see Common’s picture
on the side of a bus…
I’m flying tomorrow
oh well
oh well
November 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I’m flying tomorrow
oh well
oh well
this mf just that drug prices are gonna go down 600%
— and nobody called him on it
smh
— and nobody called him on it
smh
November 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
this mf just that drug prices are gonna go down 600%
— and nobody called him on it
smh
— and nobody called him on it
smh
Ooookkkaaaayyyy…..
Loevy plays a video of a woman's arrest. Hewson says the woman was "assaultive" because she kicked a can of tear gas that had been deployed.
Loevy: "When you tear gas somebody … and they try to kick the tear gas canister away from them, that's assaulting?"
Hewson: "Yes."
Loevy: "When you tear gas somebody … and they try to kick the tear gas canister away from them, that's assaulting?"
Hewson: "Yes."
November 5, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Ooookkkaaaayyyy…..
FYI - from the Chicago ICE/Border Patrol testimony
Loevy: "Tear gas is a serious weapon, would you agree?"
Hewson: "No."
Hewson: "No."
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
FYI - from the Chicago ICE/Border Patrol testimony
Reposted by Melvin Gibbs
Melvin Gibbs (@melvingibbs.bsky.social) interviewed in @jazztimes.bsky.social by @adamorosi.bsky.social:
"In 1980, I had to prove that I was one of the cats, that I was part of that community and making my mark. Now it’s about who I am as a person."
Read in full at:
jazztimes.com/features/pro...
"In 1980, I had to prove that I was one of the cats, that I was part of that community and making my mark. Now it’s about who I am as a person."
Read in full at:
jazztimes.com/features/pro...
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Melvin Gibbs (@melvingibbs.bsky.social) interviewed in @jazztimes.bsky.social by @adamorosi.bsky.social:
"In 1980, I had to prove that I was one of the cats, that I was part of that community and making my mark. Now it’s about who I am as a person."
Read in full at:
jazztimes.com/features/pro...
"In 1980, I had to prove that I was one of the cats, that I was part of that community and making my mark. Now it’s about who I am as a person."
Read in full at:
jazztimes.com/features/pro...