Jon Lyons
@jonlyons24.bsky.social
Purveyor of thoughts about Dad Rock, Britpop and other GenX oddities.
I think about how music is part of history a lot. Do we have the right people singing for this moment?
Who soundtracks history?
Are the musicians of today able to meet this moment?
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January 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM
I think about how music is part of history a lot. Do we have the right people singing for this moment?
I've been lukewarm on Kim Gordon's solo work (admire it for the risks she is taking more than loving the songs) but this new song is really good. I'm excited to hear the whole album
open.spotify.com/track/1tXniZ...
open.spotify.com/track/1tXniZ...
NOT TODAY
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January 14, 2026 at 7:55 PM
I've been lukewarm on Kim Gordon's solo work (admire it for the risks she is taking more than loving the songs) but this new song is really good. I'm excited to hear the whole album
open.spotify.com/track/1tXniZ...
open.spotify.com/track/1tXniZ...
Wrote some words about the state of playlists
Rules to Deal with Playlist Overload
Over the holiday break my son’s girlfriend got a CD player.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Wrote some words about the state of playlists
Some words about the amazing new DOVE ELLIS album
Falling for the delicate beauty of Dove Ellis
BLIZZARD sneaks in at the last minute of 2025 to take over my life.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Some words about the amazing new DOVE ELLIS album
Back on my blog thing with my Top Albums of 2025. Hoping to write more in the coming year. Happy new year to all!
The Best Albums of 2025 according to ME
Returning from mothballs to review the year in music
skiptheyouth.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Back on my blog thing with my Top Albums of 2025. Hoping to write more in the coming year. Happy new year to all!
So the shutdown got what exactly? The promise of a vote that will fail and million still either lose health care or see their premiums skyrocket? Nice job Dems...you really showed them. #PRIMARYTHEM
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
So the shutdown got what exactly? The promise of a vote that will fail and million still either lose health care or see their premiums skyrocket? Nice job Dems...you really showed them. #PRIMARYTHEM
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Parents: if no one has told you this yet and it's not too late:
DO NOT PLAN TO GO OUT FOR A FUN DINNER ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. These kids are gonna be tired, grumpy, and disregulated. For at least a week. Plan comfort foods and chill evenings accordingly.
DO NOT PLAN TO GO OUT FOR A FUN DINNER ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. These kids are gonna be tired, grumpy, and disregulated. For at least a week. Plan comfort foods and chill evenings accordingly.
August 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Parents: if no one has told you this yet and it's not too late:
DO NOT PLAN TO GO OUT FOR A FUN DINNER ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. These kids are gonna be tired, grumpy, and disregulated. For at least a week. Plan comfort foods and chill evenings accordingly.
DO NOT PLAN TO GO OUT FOR A FUN DINNER ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. These kids are gonna be tired, grumpy, and disregulated. For at least a week. Plan comfort foods and chill evenings accordingly.
Recently Douglas McCarthy, lead singer of Nitzer Ebb, passed away. Though not well known, they were one of the first bands I discovered purely on my own as a kid through NME and Melody Maker. Ripping good band! open.spotify.com/track/0nrkUu...
Hearts And Minds
Nitzer Ebb · Belief · Song · 1989
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June 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Recently Douglas McCarthy, lead singer of Nitzer Ebb, passed away. Though not well known, they were one of the first bands I discovered purely on my own as a kid through NME and Melody Maker. Ripping good band! open.spotify.com/track/0nrkUu...
This is breathtaking work by These New Puritans. Sad at times, joyful in others. It commands an intense listen but the emotion at the core is undeniable
Crooked Wing
These New Puritans · Album · 2025 · 10 songs
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May 25, 2025 at 4:45 AM
This is breathtaking work by These New Puritans. Sad at times, joyful in others. It commands an intense listen but the emotion at the core is undeniable
If you have the time, listen to the transcript audio version. When his words are read aloud by someone else it is jarring how little sense he makes. He has like 5 things he says over and over and in some cases he doesn't even grasp the questions.
This entire interview is something else. Check out, confused, lying, doesn’t seem to have any grip on the facts at issue in anything.
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Read the Full Transcript of Trump’s ‘100 Days’ Interview
President Trump discussed his trade war and the economy, immigration, presidential power, and more
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April 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
If you have the time, listen to the transcript audio version. When his words are read aloud by someone else it is jarring how little sense he makes. He has like 5 things he says over and over and in some cases he doesn't even grasp the questions.
Fuck this guy!!!!!! Autistic kids are AP students, athletes, artists, poets, mathematicians, writers and scientists. I have seen students with all kinds of learning challenges succeed. This type of discrimination is born from ignorance and fear of what you don't understand.
RFK Jr. wants to eradicate autistic people and also has no idea what an autistic person is
April 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Fuck this guy!!!!!! Autistic kids are AP students, athletes, artists, poets, mathematicians, writers and scientists. I have seen students with all kinds of learning challenges succeed. This type of discrimination is born from ignorance and fear of what you don't understand.
I love the over the top, bombastic nature of this album. Brilliant in its absurdity.
open.spotify.com/album/62pkk3...
open.spotify.com/album/62pkk3...
Carved In Sand
The Mission · Album · 1990 · 10 songs
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April 13, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I love the over the top, bombastic nature of this album. Brilliant in its absurdity.
open.spotify.com/album/62pkk3...
open.spotify.com/album/62pkk3...
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This is a really pleasant surprise! If you loved LUSH back in the day, Miki's new band is cracking!
open.spotify.com/album/6mp7bE...
open.spotify.com/album/6mp7bE...
Tripla
Miki Berenyi Trio · Album · 2025 · 9 songs
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April 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This is a really pleasant surprise! If you loved LUSH back in the day, Miki's new band is cracking!
open.spotify.com/album/6mp7bE...
open.spotify.com/album/6mp7bE...
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Booker finally yields after more than 25 hours of speaking 👏👏👏
April 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Booker finally yields after more than 25 hours of speaking 👏👏👏
We argue for the need for our representatives to stand up and take action. Some mock what Senator Booker is doing as performative, but damn it is still impressive. Articulate and consistent in his message all day. We need more of this! @wyden.senate.gov @jeff-merkley.bsky.social
Oh my God, I just had a full night’s sleep and Cory Booker is still going…
www.youtube.com/live/rCUK2Vb...
www.youtube.com/live/rCUK2Vb...
LIVE: Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor
YouTube video by Associated Press
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April 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
We argue for the need for our representatives to stand up and take action. Some mock what Senator Booker is doing as performative, but damn it is still impressive. Articulate and consistent in his message all day. We need more of this! @wyden.senate.gov @jeff-merkley.bsky.social
Funny handshakes, insider dealing
Et in arcadia arcadia ego
Backhanders and salamanders
A powerhouse that is morally more cooler
Sorry, democracy is changing
Sorry, democracy is changing
Et in arcadia arcadia ego
Backhanders and salamanders
A powerhouse that is morally more cooler
Sorry, democracy is changing
Sorry, democracy is changing
Democracy
Killing Joke · Democracy · Song · 1996
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March 14, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Funny handshakes, insider dealing
Et in arcadia arcadia ego
Backhanders and salamanders
A powerhouse that is morally more cooler
Sorry, democracy is changing
Sorry, democracy is changing
Et in arcadia arcadia ego
Backhanders and salamanders
A powerhouse that is morally more cooler
Sorry, democracy is changing
Sorry, democracy is changing
I can guarantee college radio me would have played this album constantly on my old show. Melancholy and joy wrapped in one package!
open.spotify.com/album/3CyhN0...
open.spotify.com/album/3CyhN0...
Cotton Crown
The Tubs · Album · 2025 · 9 songs
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March 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I can guarantee college radio me would have played this album constantly on my old show. Melancholy and joy wrapped in one package!
open.spotify.com/album/3CyhN0...
open.spotify.com/album/3CyhN0...
Bob Mould still rocks!!!
open.spotify.com/album/4wRfoE...
open.spotify.com/album/4wRfoE...
Here We Go Crazy
Bob Mould · Album · 2025 · 11 songs
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March 7, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Bob Mould still rocks!!!
open.spotify.com/album/4wRfoE...
open.spotify.com/album/4wRfoE...
A sublime mix of shoegaze and electronics. At times dreamy and hazy. Shades of early The Verve as well.
Microtonic
bdrmm · Album · 2025 · 10 songs
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March 1, 2025 at 7:02 AM
A sublime mix of shoegaze and electronics. At times dreamy and hazy. Shades of early The Verve as well.
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Reminds me a bit of early Tricky or Massive Attack but a bit more R&B flair. Excellent vibes!
Like A Ribbon
John Glacier · Album · 2025 · 11 songs
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February 20, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Reminds me a bit of early Tricky or Massive Attack but a bit more R&B flair. Excellent vibes!
Enjoying this a ton today. Musically it is very Velvet Underground and Nico but with a modern twist.
Phonetics On and On
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February 18, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Enjoying this a ton today. Musically it is very Velvet Underground and Nico but with a modern twist.