Juan E Rodríguez
@juanerodriguez.bsky.social
Metadata Lead: NBCU. Contributor: Apple Music, Big Takeover, and more. In charge of No Ripcord in my free time. Baseball talk always welcome.
Social media really wants me to convince me that Geese is the best band that’s ever lived, and I’m perfectly content just liking them.
November 23, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Social media really wants me to convince me that Geese is the best band that’s ever lived, and I’m perfectly content just liking them.
We’re so back. The Twilight Sad is back and better than ever. music.apple.com/us/album/wai...
WAITING FOR THE PHONE CALL by The Twilight Sad on Apple Music
Song · 2025 · Duration 5:36
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October 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We’re so back. The Twilight Sad is back and better than ever. music.apple.com/us/album/wai...
This is the best they can think of? Even their suggestions are not inspired. ew.com/petition-rep...
Petition circulates to replace Bad Bunny with George Strait at Super Bowl halftime show
A petition to replace Super Bowl halftime headliner Bad Bunny with George Strait has crossed 50,000 signatures, claiming the 'Dákiti' singer wouldn't 'unite our country' or 'honor American culture.'
ew.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This is the best they can think of? Even their suggestions are not inspired. ew.com/petition-rep...
The two most insufferable teams made it to the World Series. See you in 2026!
October 21, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The two most insufferable teams made it to the World Series. See you in 2026!
This is heartbreaking for me. Anyone but Kahnle, man.
October 11, 2025 at 5:10 AM
This is heartbreaking for me. Anyone but Kahnle, man.
If there’s anything the Tigers and the Mariners have in common, it’s that they’re getting creamed by the Blue Jays.
October 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
If there’s anything the Tigers and the Mariners have in common, it’s that they’re getting creamed by the Blue Jays.
Tune in for “Weav’s World: Free Agency Edition” from anywhere other than New York City.
October 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Tune in for “Weav’s World: Free Agency Edition” from anywhere other than New York City.
Listen to the new Greet Death. It’s one of this years’ most satisfying listens from top to bottom. music.apple.com/us/album/die...
Die In Love by Greet Death on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 9 Songs
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July 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Listen to the new Greet Death. It’s one of this years’ most satisfying listens from top to bottom. music.apple.com/us/album/die...
Tonight’s random share: James Iha sighting during the Angels-Yankees game.
May 27, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Tonight’s random share: James Iha sighting during the Angels-Yankees game.
If you like Sharp Pins, then I’ve got news for you — this one’s even better.
Young phenoms Lifeguard announce debut album 'Ripped And Torn' — hear its great lead single "It Will Get Worse"
Lifeguard Announce New Album 'Ripped And Torn: Hear "It Will Get Worse"
Chicago indie rock trio Lifeguard have been on our radar for quite a while now, making our list of the Best New Bands Of 2023. Today — not long after the well-received reissue of band member Kai Slate...
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April 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
If you like Sharp Pins, then I’ve got news for you — this one’s even better.
The Decemberists’ Picaresque also turns 20, but a tweet would not suffice. I’d write a book about it if I could!
March 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The Decemberists’ Picaresque also turns 20, but a tweet would not suffice. I’d write a book about it if I could!
Happy 20th to the Louis XIV album that featured this guilty pleasure I’ve never felt too guilty about liking. youtu.be/nC5W1ePDWl8?...
Louis XIV - Find Out True Love Is Blind (Official Video)
YouTube video by Atlantic Records
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March 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Happy 20th to the Louis XIV album that featured this guilty pleasure I’ve never felt too guilty about liking. youtu.be/nC5W1ePDWl8?...
Long overdue for Brazil -- controversy or not, I felt like I'm Still Here would've won once people got around to seeing it! If anyone could've pulled it off, it was going to be Salles.
March 3, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Long overdue for Brazil -- controversy or not, I felt like I'm Still Here would've won once people got around to seeing it! If anyone could've pulled it off, it was going to be Salles.
I always thought that Yuck were a pretty good band, but they never made that one record that would stand the test of time. The score for The Brutalist will.
March 3, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I always thought that Yuck were a pretty good band, but they never made that one record that would stand the test of time. The score for The Brutalist will.
There’s a new Constant Follower LP out today, and it’s as spellbinding as you’d expect.
The Smile You Send Out Returns To You by Constant Follower on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 8 Songs
music.apple.com
March 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
There’s a new Constant Follower LP out today, and it’s as spellbinding as you’d expect.
Turning 40 means joining a fantasy baseball league for the first time, I guess. I’ve become a walking cliché.
February 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Turning 40 means joining a fantasy baseball league for the first time, I guess. I’ve become a walking cliché.
RIP Rick. A lowkey phenomenal drummer.
R.I.P. Rick Buckler. The Jam drummer has died at age 69.
"I'm shocked and saddened by Rick's passing," Paul Weller shares. "I'm thinking back to us all rehearsing in my bedroom in Stanley Road, Woking. To all the pubs and clubs we played at as kids, to eventually making a record. What a journey!"
"I'm shocked and saddened by Rick's passing," Paul Weller shares. "I'm thinking back to us all rehearsing in my bedroom in Stanley Road, Woking. To all the pubs and clubs we played at as kids, to eventually making a record. What a journey!"
The Jam Drummer Rick Buckler Dead At 69
Rick Buckler, drummer for the great British mod/punk trio the Jam, has died. Chronicle reports that Buckler passed away after a short illness. Earlier this month, he cancelled a few spoken-word events...
www.stereogum.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
RIP Rick. A lowkey phenomenal drummer.
Not much else to say, except that The Servants goes down easy any night. youtu.be/EH0YmpUMfKA?...
The Servants - It's my turn
YouTube video by Isak Borg
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February 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Not much else to say, except that The Servants goes down easy any night. youtu.be/EH0YmpUMfKA?...
Rock music is thriving, so they say!
Congrats to the Beatles and Rolling Stones on their 2025 Grammy wins
February 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Rock music is thriving, so they say!
Now that it’s on wider release, I suppose I should do MGM’s job by imploring everyone to go watch Nickel Boys.
January 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Now that it’s on wider release, I suppose I should do MGM’s job by imploring everyone to go watch Nickel Boys.
When I first read the screenplay for Blue Velvet when I was 15, before ever watching it, I was immediately spellbound. Since then, David Lynch, eternally curious and questioning, upended my expectations time and time again with his groundbreaking work. RIP to a true original.
January 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
When I first read the screenplay for Blue Velvet when I was 15, before ever watching it, I was immediately spellbound. Since then, David Lynch, eternally curious and questioning, upended my expectations time and time again with his groundbreaking work. RIP to a true original.
You’re doing your Criterion closet visit right when you pick the Koker trilogy and the Bergman box set. youtu.be/tyo_tJuhw8U?...
Pamela Anderson’s Closet Picks
YouTube video by CRITERION
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January 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
You’re doing your Criterion closet visit right when you pick the Koker trilogy and the Bergman box set. youtu.be/tyo_tJuhw8U?...
This year has been particularly egregious in how so many films have been 2 hours and 30 minutes long, my least favorite runtime.
December 26, 2024 at 5:06 PM
This year has been particularly egregious in how so many films have been 2 hours and 30 minutes long, my least favorite runtime.
Ah, it’s another one of these. Eternally grateful to our mighty group of nine for pulling this off on such short notice for the simple reason that we love music. www.noripcord.com/features/50-...
The 50 Best Albums of 2024
This is it! It's time to reveal our top albums of 2024. A longstanding tradition since 2002, our full list consists of 50 albums selected by the entire No Ripcord staff.. . . 50. E L U C I DRevela
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December 16, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Ah, it’s another one of these. Eternally grateful to our mighty group of nine for pulling this off on such short notice for the simple reason that we love music. www.noripcord.com/features/50-...
Wrote an album note about the new Kim Deal, which, not surprisingly, is a lovely listen. music.apple.com/us/album/nob...
Nobody Loves You More by Kim Deal on Apple Music
Album · 2024 · 11 Songs
music.apple.com
November 22, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Wrote an album note about the new Kim Deal, which, not surprisingly, is a lovely listen. music.apple.com/us/album/nob...