Vasant Ramamurthy
@vasantr.bsky.social
Found out my kid has Wizzard’s “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday” on her Xmas playlist. Going to give her a Xmas gift every 13 yr old wants—a detailed lesson on the Move and a lecture/demonstration on the merits of ELO, pre- and post-Roy Wood
November 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Found out my kid has Wizzard’s “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday” on her Xmas playlist. Going to give her a Xmas gift every 13 yr old wants—a detailed lesson on the Move and a lecture/demonstration on the merits of ELO, pre- and post-Roy Wood
Today I learned that the new PM of Japan is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party, which is actually a far right conservative party.
October 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Today I learned that the new PM of Japan is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party, which is actually a far right conservative party.
Found them, the 2 worst plates in Illinois, and one right in front of the other, to boot
October 1, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Found them, the 2 worst plates in Illinois, and one right in front of the other, to boot
This dude rocks 👑
September 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
This dude rocks 👑
Another catalog reclaimed from the tentacles of SST. So happy to be able to get copies of all these great Descendents records.
July 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Another catalog reclaimed from the tentacles of SST. So happy to be able to get copies of all these great Descendents records.
Listening to these songs outside of their usual context, I realized how awesome the guitar tones are & how almost every song has some kind of weird and unique percussion thing going on.
For the 45th anniversary of The Feelies' CRAZY RHYTHMS, we spoke to Glenn Mercer and Bill Million about how it was made. Suburban outsiders in the NYC punk scene, songs built on nervousness, their 50s-inspired look and all kinds of percussion. Listen: lifeoftherecord.com#/the-feelies/
May 29, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Listening to these songs outside of their usual context, I realized how awesome the guitar tones are & how almost every song has some kind of weird and unique percussion thing going on.
I bought Steve’s copy of Bloodsport, which is dang amazing because it was completely affordable (the same price on the lowest on Discogs) and you know he was buds with all these Chicago punk people.
soft opening today of site selling steve albini's archives (for his estate:) a few LPs, 45s, CDs. new mixed batch each friday for the coming year. next up - zines, books, t-shirts, fliers, poker stuff, awards, art, etc. each item shipped with a certificate of authenticity.
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May 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I bought Steve’s copy of Bloodsport, which is dang amazing because it was completely affordable (the same price on the lowest on Discogs) and you know he was buds with all these Chicago punk people.
Going to see the Gang of Four farewell tour show in Chicago tomorrow night. Putting it down here that I’m predicting/hopeful that former Leeds compatriot/now Chicago resident Jon Langford will make an appearance.
May 8, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Going to see the Gang of Four farewell tour show in Chicago tomorrow night. Putting it down here that I’m predicting/hopeful that former Leeds compatriot/now Chicago resident Jon Langford will make an appearance.
Between this, the just-announced TV on the Radio show, and already purchased Supergrass tix, September is looking awesome
Silkworm plays Sleeping Village in Chicago on Thursday, September 25th.
Pre-order tickets are available NOW using the code SKWMCHI.
sleeping-village.com/event/silkworm
You need this code to take part in the presale.
Pre-order tickets are available NOW using the code SKWMCHI.
sleeping-village.com/event/silkworm
You need this code to take part in the presale.
April 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Between this, the just-announced TV on the Radio show, and already purchased Supergrass tix, September is looking awesome
Excited for this! Rumor has it that proof of original purchase of “I Can Hear the Heart…” is required for entry and anyone under 40 trying to enter will be jailed on site.
Built to Spill and Yo La Tengo are announcing a summer Southeast and Midwest US co-headline tour. Tickets on sale this Friday at 10 AM local time-> builttospill.com/shows
April 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Excited for this! Rumor has it that proof of original purchase of “I Can Hear the Heart…” is required for entry and anyone under 40 trying to enter will be jailed on site.
Dumb things i used to think about music: A humorous ongoing thread where I remember dumb things I used to think about music.
Feel free to reply with your own dumb thoughts.
Feel free to reply with your own dumb thoughts.
March 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Dumb things i used to think about music: A humorous ongoing thread where I remember dumb things I used to think about music.
Feel free to reply with your own dumb thoughts.
Feel free to reply with your own dumb thoughts.
New My Noise today, celebrating the 59th birthday of Joseph Donald Mascis! Hear a whole bunch of songs featuring J, including Sonic Youth covering The Beach Boys, fIREHOSE, and Mark Lanegan. Check it out at 5 pm ET only on suburbsradio.com or on the apps!
December 13, 2024 at 8:06 PM
New My Noise today, celebrating the 59th birthday of Joseph Donald Mascis! Hear a whole bunch of songs featuring J, including Sonic Youth covering The Beach Boys, fIREHOSE, and Mark Lanegan. Check it out at 5 pm ET only on suburbsradio.com or on the apps!
New My Noise today with tunes from the Fall, the Dead Boys, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and High Rise. Get your weekend started out right at 5 pm ET, only on suburbsradio.com or on the apps!
November 22, 2024 at 7:08 PM
New My Noise today with tunes from the Fall, the Dead Boys, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and High Rise. Get your weekend started out right at 5 pm ET, only on suburbsradio.com or on the apps!