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Jack Probst

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writer of sappy personal essays about music, comedy, and film. also writing a book about growing up with a rare bone disorder. it’ll be funny, i swear. ✍️: merry-go-round mag, paste, pitchfork, creem, nme, etc.

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Jack Probst @jackprobst.com · Aug 29

Good morning! I wrote an essay about @chrisdeville.bsky.social's fantastic new book, loving indie rock from behind the counter at a record store, and when I lost my edge for @mgrmagazine.bsky.social!

I Was There: SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS Is A Necessary Indie Rock Compendium - MGRM

Chris DeVille's new book, SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS, is thorough exploration of blog era indie rock. For those who lived it, it's a refreshing read if not a devastating reminder of the passage of time.

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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn @bullseye.maximumfun.org · 1d

This Thursday we're kicking off the Bullseye 25th anniversary with our 25 for 25 livestream event. That will be 25 consecutive interviews with 25 people who have played a role in shaping Bullseye over the years.

It's starts at 5pm PT on our YouTube! www.youtube.com/@bullseyewit...

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Jack Probst @jackprobst.com · 1d

I find myself spending more time compiling and perfecting my personal "greatest hits" collections lately.

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Jack Probst @jackprobst.com · 1d

I'm also feeling like I've been losing a bit of steam with new stuff, too. I can't keep up with it all, I don't have the drive to keep up like I used to, I'm just feeling old and tired... Which I can really blame on the hell we're living in/capitalism, etc.

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Jack Probst @jackprobst.com · 1d

lol love some self-promotion! (seriously!)

But you're right, I'm drowning in new music. What it's really about is having the time, being in the right mood/state of mind. I struggle to be a passive listener when I'm trying to check out new stuff, making it hard to just throw something on.