Eric
@smallestoceans.bsky.social
I like people. I love music. I play drums. @biitchseat.bsky.social biitchseat.bandcamp.com curtail.bandcamp.com https://crownshy.bandcamp.com/album/comfort-film
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@smallestoceans.bsky.social
· Nov 14
An under-discussed aspect of the current state of buying tickets & going to concerts is how so many artists seem to be going to fewer and fewer cities on tour. An artist I like (who I won’t name because that’s not the point) is doing a 29 date US tour soon that’s only hitting 14 different cities 1/?
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Do you think Green Day will speak out at their Super Bowl performance tomorrow?
February 7, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Do you think Green Day will speak out at their Super Bowl performance tomorrow?
Damn. This song rips and the guitar is a big part of the reason why. youtu.be/7xw49Y-bYYk?...
February 8, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Damn. This song rips and the guitar is a big part of the reason why. youtu.be/7xw49Y-bYYk?...
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R.I.P. Cake founding guitarist Greg Brown
Cake Founding Guitarist Greg Brown Has Died
Greg Brown, the founding guitarist for Cake, has died. The band’s social media account announced the news today, saying he passed “after a brief illness.” “It is with heavy hearts that we share the ne...
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February 8, 2026 at 12:57 AM
R.I.P. Cake founding guitarist Greg Brown
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ACAB for Cutie
Was this very mid-2000s emo person press-ganged into ICE servitude?
February 6, 2026 at 5:38 AM
ACAB for Cutie
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
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No other fuckin’ reason to be doing this shit
February 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
No other fuckin’ reason to be doing this shit
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At a point in my life where if your bad doesn’t sound like they love each other then why should I listen
February 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
At a point in my life where if your bad doesn’t sound like they love each other then why should I listen
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Ratboys is a perfect band because you can always feel how much they love each other and how much fun they’re having.
February 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Ratboys is a perfect band because you can always feel how much they love each other and how much fun they’re having.
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The new Ratboys joint is easily my favorite album of the year thus far, and I had a great time talking to Julia Steiner about every song on the record.
Ratboys' 'Singin' To An Empty Chair': The Story Behind Every Song
Every Ratboys album is good. The Chicago indie rockers have been in the game for six albums and 16 years, and they’ve only gotten better at their sound, which carries echoes of emo and pop-punk and al...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM
The new Ratboys joint is easily my favorite album of the year thus far, and I had a great time talking to Julia Steiner about every song on the record.
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Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon responded to Megyn Kelly mocking his anti-ICE lapel whistle and referring to him as “Bon.”
He also denied his security guards beat up fans at Red Lobster.
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He also denied his security guards beat up fans at Red Lobster.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon responded to Megyn Kelly mocking his anti-ICE lapel whistle and referring to him as “Bon.”
He also denied his security guards beat up fans at Red Lobster.
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He also denied his security guards beat up fans at Red Lobster.
stereogum.com/2487798/bon-...
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Check out Ratboys' awesome new song "Penny In The Lake"
Ratboys Share New Song "Penny In The Lake": Listen
Last week, I did a long interview with Julia Steiner, leader of the truly kickass Chicago indie rock band Ratboys. I’d met Steiner once before, and I already knew she was a Steelers fan, so I made sur...
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February 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Check out Ratboys' awesome new song "Penny In The Lake"
Artists actually play multiple states on tour challenge 🙄
Mitski shares new single "I'll Change For You" and announces world tour
Mitski Shares "I’ll Change For You," Announces World Tour
Mitski announced her new album Nothing’s About To Happen To Me a few weeks back with the release of lead single “Where’s My Phone?” The new LP’s release date is coming up quickly, so she’s got another...
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February 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Artists actually play multiple states on tour challenge 🙄
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there is no instance in which i hear the phrase “all-seeing eye” and don’t immediately think of a butthole
February 3, 2026 at 7:58 PM
there is no instance in which i hear the phrase “all-seeing eye” and don’t immediately think of a butthole
I hope this is good and I hope it becomes a regular series.
The Muppet Show is back and Sabrina Carpenter is the guest star www.brooklynvegan.com/the-muppet-s...
The Muppet Show is back and Sabrina Carpenter is the guest star
Seth Rogen is behind this return of The Muppet Show, which takes on a ”don't fix what ain't broke” attitude to the beloved '70s variety show.
www.brooklynvegan.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:11 PM
I hope this is good and I hope it becomes a regular series.
Last night I was at a theater in Cleveland. I was standing back by service desk waiting for my friend to get there & I overheard this middle aged couple tell the kid @ the desk that they somehow bought tickets for a theater in Knoxville, TN? Who knows how that happens. Of COURSE it was for Melania 😂
feels pretty dumb to talk about this doc in any capacity but, because i am a dweeb who enjoys film, i am happy to see that not all of the reporting around it is completely bogus, as much of it has been. first, the cost of this film including marketing was $75 million. docs never cost that much.
Sure, ‘Melania’ Did Great for a Documentary, but That Doesn’t Mean It Over-Performed
'Melania," Amazon MGM's documentary about First Lady Melania Trump, opened to $7 million at the box office.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Last night I was at a theater in Cleveland. I was standing back by service desk waiting for my friend to get there & I overheard this middle aged couple tell the kid @ the desk that they somehow bought tickets for a theater in Knoxville, TN? Who knows how that happens. Of COURSE it was for Melania 😂
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feels pretty dumb to talk about this doc in any capacity but, because i am a dweeb who enjoys film, i am happy to see that not all of the reporting around it is completely bogus, as much of it has been. first, the cost of this film including marketing was $75 million. docs never cost that much.
Sure, ‘Melania’ Did Great for a Documentary, but That Doesn’t Mean It Over-Performed
'Melania," Amazon MGM's documentary about First Lady Melania Trump, opened to $7 million at the box office.
www.indiewire.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:17 PM
feels pretty dumb to talk about this doc in any capacity but, because i am a dweeb who enjoys film, i am happy to see that not all of the reporting around it is completely bogus, as much of it has been. first, the cost of this film including marketing was $75 million. docs never cost that much.
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It's Canadian indie rock Christmas, as Broken Social Scene and Metric have announced new albums and a tour with Stars
Broken Social Scene And Metric Announce New Albums, Joint Tour With Stars
Canadian indie rock is alive and well: Broken Social Scene and Metric are announcing new albums as well as a joint summer tour with Stars. The bands have shared members over the years, including Emily...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:34 PM
It's Canadian indie rock Christmas, as Broken Social Scene and Metric have announced new albums and a tour with Stars
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thanks for catching up
Alex Pretti’s death ruled a homicide by Minnesota medical examiner
Alex Pretti’s death ruled a homicide by Minnesota medical examiner
Alex Pretti’s death ruled a homicide by Minnesota medical examiner
www.independent.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 11:37 PM
thanks for catching up
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Stiffing the secret police just like he has every other person he's hired his entire career.
February 2, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Stiffing the secret police just like he has every other person he's hired his entire career.
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I needed this today.
ICE Employees Vent on Reddit, Saying They're Not Getting Paid and Still No Insurance Despite Promises
Staff claim promised bonuses and insurance have failed to materialise, with some reporting they cannot afford medical care for sick children
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Staff claim promised bonuses and insurance have failed to materialise, with some reporting they cannot afford medical care for sick children
www.ibtimes.co.uk/ice-employee...
ICE employees on Reddit complain about late salaries and missing insurance, despite promises made upon hiring
ICE employees have reported delayed pay and missing health insurance on Reddit, while critics question how staff tolerate dangerous duties for little or no compensation.
www.ibtimes.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 10:49 PM
I needed this today.
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Compiled a playlist (in three format) of 20 songs I liked from January 2026. Really good start to the year! Particularly for new-ish bands.
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My Favorite Songs Of January 2026
A handy playlist for keeping up with the tunes rocking Evil Speakers lately
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February 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Compiled a playlist (in three format) of 20 songs I liked from January 2026. Really good start to the year! Particularly for new-ish bands.
tinyurl.com/e629v88r
tinyurl.com/e629v88r
What a thing to say
The notoriously apolitical Jelly Roll says he plans to speak out about politics "in the next week"
Jelly Roll Says He Plans To Speak Out About Politics Soon
On Sunday night, Jelly Roll became a first-time Grammy winner. The former underground rapper and current inspirational face-tatted country star went three for three in his categories, and he accepted ...
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February 2, 2026 at 4:26 PM
What a thing to say
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For @theringer.com.web.brid.gy, I highlighted the movies that made a splash at #Sundance2026... and the ones that should have. www.theringer.com/2026/02/02/m...
The Nine Sundance Movies to Watch Out For in 2026
The last Sundance in Park City (and the first since the death of Robert Redford) was bittersweet. But the storied film festival still offered plenty to discuss and anticipate.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:05 PM
For @theringer.com.web.brid.gy, I highlighted the movies that made a splash at #Sundance2026... and the ones that should have. www.theringer.com/2026/02/02/m...
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Hayley Williams shares Power Snatch's debut EP, says it was "an honor" to lose alternative Grammys to @thecure.com
Hayley Williams Shares Power Snatch's Debut EP, Says It Was "An Honor" To Lose Alternative Grammys To The Cure
Last night the Cure won their first two Grammys ever: Best Alternative Music Album for 2024’s Songs Of A Lost World and Best Alternative Music Performance for that album’s lead single “Alone.” (They ...
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February 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Hayley Williams shares Power Snatch's debut EP, says it was "an honor" to lose alternative Grammys to @thecure.com