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Kevin Alexander

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Indie music reporter | Mixtape maker | Playlist dealer. | EIC of The Riff on Medium.com | I write the On Repeat Records newsletter. #music #avgeek Hot takes on cool records: https://thekevinalexander.substack.com

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · Nov 19

Hello new friends! 👋

As an intro, here is my newsletter On Repeat Records.

Looking for a place to share the music you love w/like-minded people? You’re in the right spot.

Please consider subscribing (free/paid). Give me 2 weeks; I'll give you a new favorite song.

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On Repeat Records | Kevin Alexander | Substack

A music newsletter & community for people tired of algorithms. Record reviews, interviews, and more. Click to read On Repeat Records, by Kevin Alexander, a Substack publication with thousands of subsc...

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 14h

I’ve taken to be-bopping lately

Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 16h

Gizmo wanted to show off his fresh cut with everyone:

Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 16h

My wife and I were joking around and doing a version of the worst commentary ever- things like "The Brewers need to outscore the Cubs to win tonight," and I noted that Priester needs to throw some heat...and, well, I'm sorry...

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 21h

It seems there are two main reasons things haven’t gone completely to shit in the US: 1. Lawyers and the courts; 2. Journalists and the media. Most of us can’t do anything about the first, but we can support journalism. Stop complaining about paywalls and subscribe to news & donate to public media.

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 16h

Seeds of Love is great, but it feels almost ornate for it's own good.

Voting for FYC

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 16h

this is the sort of trivia I'm here for!

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 16h

Talk is cheap

Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 16h

It does. Sorry man.

Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 16h

SO BE IT

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 1d

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 22h

I’m in my Sinead O’Connor era:

Jump In the River by Sinéad O'Connor on Apple Music

Song · 1988 · Duration 4:11

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 1d

mr. burns from the simpsons says excellent

ALT: mr. burns from the simpsons says excellent

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 1d

Omitting him is considered a war crime in some circles.

Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 1d

Guaranteed to raise some hackles: do one of these lists and don’t include anything by the Stones or Dylan. Many people will have strong thoughts and will not be shy about sharing them with you.

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 1d

repost this if an editor has ever saved you from yourself

violent alien @blipstress.bsky.social · 1d

An actual hot take: Too many authors are afraid of editors watering down their voice or whatever and not afraid enough of editors letting you put any old slop on the page.

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bring on the headless horses @ihavethatonvinyl.com · 1d

if anyone out there has a love of halloween records or just spooky music in general and you want to write about it for IHTOV for halloween, my dms are open 👻

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Al Shipley @alshipley.bsky.social · 1d

zevon flow/ thoughts arrive like werewolf guys

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 1d

Go Brewers!

Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 1d

So be it, Nick.

Or—and hear me out here— you could cite, credit, and compensate the artists you’re stealing from. I dunno. Tough call.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 1d

We’ve been at this too long to still be shocked or shaken. We’re now at the red hot fury part of the show.

Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 2d

You can joke about Pam Bondi’s ridiculous unprofessionalism all you want, but I’m deeply shocked by it: She acts as if she fears absolutely no consequences, convinced that there will be no more political power transfers. — This should shake everyone to their core.

Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 1d

I was two time zones away, and can still see (and smell) the inside of “The Icehouse.”

Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 1d

Thought for sure this would go full Pac Man right away, but Earwig’s making Bleach work for it.

The Best Album of 1989 @bestalbumbrackets.bsky.social · 1d

The Best Album of 1989 Round 2 Match #93
#6 Nirvana, BLEACH
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#59 Blake Babies, EARWIG

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The Best Album of 1989 Round 2 Match #93: Nirvana vs. Blake Babies

This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Wednesday, October 8th 9am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will move onto Round 3 of the bracket. If you haven’t heard either album, I highly...

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 1d

We’re still gun shy after Foxconn

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d

Microsoft has withdrawn its proposal for a data center in a Milwaukee suburbs after community pushback.

After opposition from area residents and elected officials the 244 acre Caledonia project will not proceed.

Microsoft drops Caledonia data center after facing opposition. Company looking for new site

Outcry from residents and elected officials caused Microsoft to drop the Caledonia plan. But the company is seeking an alternative site.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 2d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · 2d

Kings X?