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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · 5d

Direct mail/snail mailer from @koyolihc.bsky.social. Thank you, fellas! I'll see ya in Philly at First Unitatian Church with @ramomcferno.bsky.social! 🗽💌🟡

Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · 15d

Shout-out to Carlos Ramirez for running my latest feature at NO ECHO! Dave Hause and I talked about his latest album, Dave Hause ...and The Mermaid, with his band, The Mermaid, Jack Johnson, and his Punk/Hardcore roots 🦸🏻‍♂️🦸🏻‍♀️🗯🧷 www.noecho.net/interviews/d...

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · 24d

Great @netflix.com documentary about Ed Sullivan and his willingness to continually book Black artists on his show during the 1950-70's and onward amidst racial tensions, public outcry, the dropping of major sponsors, etc. What a wonderful man!!! Easily ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❗️ www.imdb.com/title/tt7264...

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2025) ⭐ 7.8 | Documentary, Biography, History

1h 30m | TV-14

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Sep 9

It was re-issued for the first time on vinyl for the album's 30th anniversary and showcases Johnny's version of "Forever Young." Enjoy it and read a retrospect on their relationship exclusively at The Witzard! 2/2 🤠⚫️🎻👢🤵🏻https://www.thewitzard.com/blog/982025

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Sep 9

@johnnycash.bsky.social and Bob Dylan had a long-storied working relationship and friendship. They collaborated and covered each other from the 1960's up through the 90's and today, I wrote about and featured Cash covering Dylan for 1994 compilation @redhotorg.bsky.social + Country 1/2

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Aug 29

So, I don't know if this is common knowledge... but I'm just now learning that Penelope Spheeris, who directed the 1994 Little Rascals re-make, also directed The Decline of Western Civilization, Parts I-III?!!!??! 🐶📎🟡🔵

Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Aug 22

THE WITZARD PREMIERE: William J. Sullivan... or just Bill... has recruited @doseone.bsky.social for the latest single, "Victim's Victim," from his upcoming album, Just Call Me Bill. It's a brooding bruiser, as expected
www.thewitzard.com/blog/8222025

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Aug 18

For the latest installment of The Witzard's ongoing 3 Feet High & Rising column, we profiled New Jersey's own Gusset. Gusset features @raymondstrife.bsky.social, Bella Mozzarella, Rob Davis, and Sal DiDonato. They very recently dropped their 3-song demo on Bandcamp www.thewitzard.com/blog/8182025

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Aug 15

Go check it out now exclusively at The Witzard! Wood Teeth is also now available on streaming sites and to pre-order on limited edition vinyl 2/2 🪵😬🔴 www.thewitzard.com/blog/8142025

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Aug 15

Back on July 4th, @doseone.bsky.social and Height Keech dropped their collaborative EP, Wood Teeth. It's been gestating for a while, but I conducted and finally published a double-header interview/All-around Breakdown feature with Height & dose 1/2

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Aug 12

NJ Hardcore Punk newbies GOOD TEAL have returned with the fourth single, "Excusing The Hurt," from upcoming GOOD TEAL EP out this upcoming Friday! Check 'em out at one of their New Jersey and/or Baltimore shows! 🔴🔵🟢🧟‍♂️🧷 www.thewitzard.com/blog/8112025

Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Jul 29

Detriot's Dischord Records/Revolution Summer revivalists BIG LIFE have returned with single "Out or Breath" and a cover of Hüsker Dü's "Something I Learned Today" from their upcoming third EP in just three years, The Cost of Progress @ryanallenmuzik.bsky.social www.thewitzard.com/blog/7292025

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Jul 22

Black Flag frontman @henryrollins21361.bsky.social once famously said, "you can only trust yourself and the first six Black Sabbath albums." Rest easy to The Prince of Darkness, @ozzyosbourneoffi.bsky.social Here's my playlist in his honor and inspired by Rollins open.spotify.com/playlist/1pf...

"You Can Only Trust Yourself & The First 6 Black Sabbath Albums" (Henry Rollins)

Playlist · Matt Horowitz (The Witzard) · 47 items · 1 saves

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Jun 27

FROZEN GROUND includes Buffalo greats who have played with It Dies Today, Senses Fail, and Rhinoceros. Last night, they surprised released their debut self-titled EP. Check it out exclusively at The Witzard! @trustkill.bsky.social 🦬🥶🧷
www.thewitzard.com/blog/6272025

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Jun 9

Just finished watching Season 2 of @shanegillis.bsky.social's comedic sitcom, Tires, on @netflix.com. It well exceeded my expectations from Season 1! I like how it ended, but really hope they re-new it for Season 3! So, has anyone else here seen it yet? 📺🚘🛠 tvtime.com/r/3bEP0

Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · May 30

New KILL VERONA (formerly known as Little League) interview with Chef Wes Lieberher about their first single/music video in eight years, "HUSH," and upcoming release, The Shipwreck EP 🤐🟠🟡🔴 thewitzard.com/blog/529202

Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · May 23

The Halfpipes have been inactive since their 2022 self-titled EP. Now, they're back with "Birthday Boy" from an upcoming EP dropping later this summer. Check it out now exclusively at The Witzard! 🛹🤬🎂🧷 www.thewitzard.com/blog/5222025

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · May 16

Who's out here on Bluesky? Hopefully, someone who loves Pop-punk and supports @theparadoxband.bsky.social! www.thewitzard.com/blog/5152025

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Apr 22

After 3-4 attempts, Caroline and I just finished watching Not Just A Goof on Disney+. It's a fantastic new documentary about the making-of, near-cancelation, release, and now-cult classic status of A Goofy Movie; one of my personal all-time favorite films!!!

tvtime.com/r/3ayGa

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Apr 18

New interview I conducted with Creature from RebelMatic is now up on @noechodotnet.bsky.social. Also, go check out their new album, Black Hole Eats The Tornado @say10records.bsky.social www.noecho.net/features/reb...

Rebelmatic Vocalist Discusses the Road to Their New LP, 'Black Hole Eats the Tornado' | Features

The album was born from experiences of "love, loss, social unrest, and everything in-between."

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Apr 11

New Pissed Jeans song is from a 2024 @newnoisemagazine.bsky.social flexi-disc. It's a cover of Lou Reed's "Waves of Fear" that's now available digitally, too. Read all about it exclusively at TheWitzard.com! @subpop.bsky.social 🌊😱🔵🧷 www.thewitzard.com/blog/4102025

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Mar 31

Shout-out to Michele Catalano because my first piece for @ihavethatonvinyl.com is live today! I got a chance to write an essay about one of my all-time favorite albums: @herbiehancock.bsky.social & The Headhunters' Head Hunters 🤖🎹🍉🔵🔴 ihavethatonvinyl.com/essays/on-he...

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Matt Horowitz @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social · Mar 31

Negro Terror is back with a new line-up (including original frontman Omar Higgins' brother David) and their second new single since re-launching the band with "KKKaren Anthem" 💀🎤🔪😲 www.thewitzard.com/blog/3282025

Reposted by Matt Horowitz

bring on the headless horses @ihavethatonvinyl.com · Mar 31

big day at IHTOV. we've got some great stuff for you

first, this essay on herbie hancock's head hunters by @sharpcheddar856.bsky.social ihavethatonvinyl.com/essays/on-he...

On Herbie Hancock's Head Hunters

“I guess quite simply put, Head Hunters always has and always will be the epitome of “cool” to me: the meandering, yet extremely well thought-out instrumental sounds heard within, the sheer idea of be...

ihavethatonvinyl.com

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