Peretsky
@peretsky.bsky.social
Composer, sonic arts educator, and audio worker with opinion. Proud CUNY alum. Facilitator of Group Critique Fight Club. Co-host @criticallistening.bsky.social. Based in Hudson Valley. peretsky.xyz
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Everyone is getting sent to wilderness academy
we gotta open the schools…or close down the schools. not sure. yikes
February 8, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Everyone is getting sent to wilderness academy
One week to go before this starts up, and we’re now offering two full ride scholarships provided by our generous friends at TapeTrade.io, DM or shoot me an email at [email protected] if interested
February 7, 2026 at 2:37 PM
One week to go before this starts up, and we’re now offering two full ride scholarships provided by our generous friends at TapeTrade.io, DM or shoot me an email at [email protected] if interested
Why the fuck does she look like this
“I would rather you vote for what is morally correct,” Davidson said.
“Don’t talk to me about my own morality,” DeLauro shot back.
“Don’t tell your constituents what they can and can’t talk to you about,” replied Rev. Nathan Empsall. “What you are voting for is not moral.”
“Don’t talk to me about my own morality,” DeLauro shot back.
“Don’t tell your constituents what they can and can’t talk to you about,” replied Rev. Nathan Empsall. “What you are voting for is not moral.”
DeLauro to pressing clergy: 'I will not vote to abolish ICE'
The Connecticut U.S. representative found herself at odds with faith leaders.
www.ctpublic.org
February 7, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Why the fuck does she look like this
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What I love about that six word Hemingway story, "For sale: baby shoes, never worn" is that in those few words we instantly grasp the sadness of what it is trying to tell us: the baby was so freakishly massive when it was born that it could never wear the shoes its parents had bought for it.
February 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
What I love about that six word Hemingway story, "For sale: baby shoes, never worn" is that in those few words we instantly grasp the sadness of what it is trying to tell us: the baby was so freakishly massive when it was born that it could never wear the shoes its parents had bought for it.
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The dirty little secret is that many podcasts are just (poorly executed) talk shows by another name
The evolution of the podcast is really the de-evolution of not only radio but TV as well
This week's newsletter, with a look at Pete Davidson's new so-called "podcast" for Netflix
The evolution of the podcast is really the de-evolution of not only radio but TV as well
This week's newsletter, with a look at Pete Davidson's new so-called "podcast" for Netflix
The dirty little secret is that many podcasts are just (poorly executed) talk shows by another name
The evolution of the podcast is really the de-evolution of not only radio but TV as well
buttondown.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The dirty little secret is that many podcasts are just (poorly executed) talk shows by another name
The evolution of the podcast is really the de-evolution of not only radio but TV as well
This week's newsletter, with a look at Pete Davidson's new so-called "podcast" for Netflix
The evolution of the podcast is really the de-evolution of not only radio but TV as well
This week's newsletter, with a look at Pete Davidson's new so-called "podcast" for Netflix
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I have questions. Firstly, what cut is Spotify keeping when someone buys a book through bookshop.org via its platform? The announcement says this "will directly support bookshops & the authors" but noticeably not that they will pass on 100% from purchases
newsroom.spotify.com/2026-02-05/b...
newsroom.spotify.com/2026-02-05/b...
Spotify Partners With Bookshop.org and Debuts Page Match Feature to Bridge Physical, E-book, and Audio Formats — Spotify
Since bringing audiobooks to Spotify in 2022, we’ve helped listeners discover thousands of new favorite titles and authors while driving growth in the publishing industry. Today, we’re turning the pag...
newsroom.spotify.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
I have questions. Firstly, what cut is Spotify keeping when someone buys a book through bookshop.org via its platform? The announcement says this "will directly support bookshops & the authors" but noticeably not that they will pass on 100% from purchases
newsroom.spotify.com/2026-02-05/b...
newsroom.spotify.com/2026-02-05/b...
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More proof that music education is so important, because if you don’t give awkward moody white boys guitars and a spiral notebook for lyrics they will become fascists.
Death Camp for Cutie.
Was this very mid-2000s emo person press-ganged into ICE servitude?
February 6, 2026 at 1:43 PM
More proof that music education is so important, because if you don’t give awkward moody white boys guitars and a spiral notebook for lyrics they will become fascists.
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Casey Wasserman, founder of Wasserman talent agency, is in the Epstein files. His involvement is extremely clear and damning. Wasserman represents hundreds of the most well-known names in music.
February 5, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Casey Wasserman, founder of Wasserman talent agency, is in the Epstein files. His involvement is extremely clear and damning. Wasserman represents hundreds of the most well-known names in music.
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I am literally in a coffeeshop surrounded by 16 year old girls who have just gotten out of school and can’t convey the extent to which they are children
This level of apologia (from Megan McArdle in a podcast with Josh Barro and Ross Douthat) is fucking appalling. Idk what else there is to say.
February 5, 2026 at 9:38 PM
I am literally in a coffeeshop surrounded by 16 year old girls who have just gotten out of school and can’t convey the extent to which they are children
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This level of apologia (from Megan McArdle in a podcast with Josh Barro and Ross Douthat) is fucking appalling. Idk what else there is to say.
February 5, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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February 5, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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deconstructed club album released exclusively on Nina Protocol
Starting to think these weren’t really applied with the consideration required by law
February 5, 2026 at 7:20 PM
deconstructed club album released exclusively on Nina Protocol
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@wyden.senate.gov's record of warning that there is deep and constitutionally-serious dirt being done by the intelligence agencies in secret is unblemished. The vaguer he is, the filthier the dirt is. This is the vaguest I've ever seen him
Ron Wyden Only Talks Like This When The Spies Do Something *Real* Bad
No, I don't know what they did. But I have a lot of experience with the senator
www.forever-wars.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
@wyden.senate.gov's record of warning that there is deep and constitutionally-serious dirt being done by the intelligence agencies in secret is unblemished. The vaguer he is, the filthier the dirt is. This is the vaguest I've ever seen him
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Finally digging into @lizpelly.bsky.social and @peretsky.bsky.social excellent @criticallistening.bsky.social podcast! Really helpful to learn more about @umaw.bsky.social. I already liked them, but hearing from leadership makes me like them even more.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Finally digging into @lizpelly.bsky.social and @peretsky.bsky.social excellent @criticallistening.bsky.social podcast! Really helpful to learn more about @umaw.bsky.social. I already liked them, but hearing from leadership makes me like them even more.
criticallistening.podbean.com/e/episode-2-...
criticallistening.podbean.com/e/episode-2-...
unlivable state for biotech startup middle management and the wealthy elderly
For a lot of Greater Boston residents, the rent is too damn high. So some moved to Taunton, this city of 60,000 with a new stop on the commuter rail.
My latest at @bostonglobe.com is looking at how high rental prices in Greater Boston are reverberating across other places in Massachusetts.
My latest at @bostonglobe.com is looking at how high rental prices in Greater Boston are reverberating across other places in Massachusetts.
Taunton has attracted residents from Greater Boston for lower rents. Now, prices there are soaring. - The Boston Globe
Affordability isn't the only thing attracting new residents to the city, locals say.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
unlivable state for biotech startup middle management and the wealthy elderly
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very weird “I am Spartacus” thing happening right now with the worst people on earth
February 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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Gm AI music lovers what we prompting today?!
February 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Gm AI music lovers what we prompting today?!
Open to IRL NYC and remote participants! Let’s make a sample pack. Sign up at tinyurl.com/samplepacking
And remember to sign up for the hybrid workshop series starting in two weeks! Open to everyone even if you can’t make the IRL recording sesh in nyc tinyurl.com/samplepacking
February 5, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Open to IRL NYC and remote participants! Let’s make a sample pack. Sign up at tinyurl.com/samplepacking
This goes for educators making courses/workshops available through Patreon subscriptions as well! We have the means to make our own independent academies and research programs.
whoever figures out a way to bundle independent journalism subscriptions will be a hero
i know that this is an unpopular take, but everyone starting their own newsletter as a revenue stream is not a sustainable model for writing and reporting or for people who love and want to pay for media.
February 4, 2026 at 11:26 PM
This goes for educators making courses/workshops available through Patreon subscriptions as well! We have the means to make our own independent academies and research programs.