Peter Cao
@petercao.bsky.social
I like to write about music stuff and am a diehard swiftie.
Vinyl collector, music lover, and enthusiast | AuDHD, OCD, and more!
They/Them 🏳️🌈
Vinyl collector, music lover, and enthusiast | AuDHD, OCD, and more!
They/Them 🏳️🌈
This week I finish up SZA’s SOS. What I learned is that it’s an exceptional album, even if it’s not entirely my cup of tea. There’s a lot to unpack.
Read my full reaction and album review below 👇🏼
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Read my full reaction and album review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
Review: SZA - SOS (Part 2)
Peter is back from the break and is ready to tackle the second half of SZA's SOS.
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March 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This week I finish up SZA’s SOS. What I learned is that it’s an exceptional album, even if it’s not entirely my cup of tea. There’s a lot to unpack.
Read my full reaction and album review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
Read my full reaction and album review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
This week I listen to Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM. It’s the first time I’m listening to a full album from her, so go easy please.
I don’t want to spoilt too much, but MAYHEM surprised me... a lot.
Read my full reaction and album review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
I don’t want to spoilt too much, but MAYHEM surprised me... a lot.
Read my full reaction and album review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
Review: Lady Gaga - MAYHEM
This week Peter is listening to and fulling review Lady Gaga's MAYHEM. It's their first time listening to a Lady Gaga album from top to bottom.
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March 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This week I listen to Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM. It’s the first time I’m listening to a full album from her, so go easy please.
I don’t want to spoilt too much, but MAYHEM surprised me... a lot.
Read my full reaction and album review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
I don’t want to spoilt too much, but MAYHEM surprised me... a lot.
Read my full reaction and album review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
This week I listen to the first 11 tracks on SZA’s "SOS" album. I’ve been wanting to listen to this album forever now. Was it worth the wait?
While you’re at it, don’t forget to subscribe as my full review is coming next week!
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
While you’re at it, don’t forget to subscribe as my full review is coming next week!
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
Review: SZA - SOS (Part 1)
I'm Gone, Girl.
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March 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This week I listen to the first 11 tracks on SZA’s "SOS" album. I’ve been wanting to listen to this album forever now. Was it worth the wait?
While you’re at it, don’t forget to subscribe as my full review is coming next week!
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
While you’re at it, don’t forget to subscribe as my full review is coming next week!
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
This week, I’m listening to the deluxe tracks on Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet.
By far the thing that stands out the most: I want her to release a full jazz/country album.
Read my full reaction and album review below 👇🏼
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By far the thing that stands out the most: I want her to release a full jazz/country album.
Read my full reaction and album review below 👇🏼
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Review: Sabrina Carpenter - Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)
Please Please Please be good.
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February 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This week, I’m listening to the deluxe tracks on Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet.
By far the thing that stands out the most: I want her to release a full jazz/country album.
Read my full reaction and album review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
By far the thing that stands out the most: I want her to release a full jazz/country album.
Read my full reaction and album review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
This week I’m listening to AURORA’s "A Different Kind Of Human (Step II).
But by far the thing that stood out to me the most is her raw vocal.
Read my full album review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
But by far the thing that stood out to me the most is her raw vocal.
Read my full album review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
Review: AURORA - A Different Kind Of Human (Step II)
She needs to be applauded for her raw vocals and holy production. That, by far, stands out when I listened to "A Different Kind Of Human (Step II) by AURORA.
petersaudiojournal.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This week I’m listening to AURORA’s "A Different Kind Of Human (Step II).
But by far the thing that stood out to me the most is her raw vocal.
Read my full album review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
But by far the thing that stood out to me the most is her raw vocal.
Read my full album review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
It’s been one year since Apple Vision Pro released to the world. I think the big question on people’s mind is is it worth it? Do I still use it?
My full one year review answers that and more below!
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My full one year review answers that and more below!
petersaudiojournal.com/p/apple-visi...
Apple Vision Pro, One Year Later: Does It Hold Up?
One year with Apple's first spatial computer.
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February 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It’s been one year since Apple Vision Pro released to the world. I think the big question on people’s mind is is it worth it? Do I still use it?
My full one year review answers that and more below!
petersaudiojournal.com/p/apple-visi...
My full one year review answers that and more below!
petersaudiojournal.com/p/apple-visi...
This week, I’m taking a look at Hayley Williams’ first solo album, "Petals For Armor."
As an avid Paramore fan, I was looking forward to listening to this album. Its sound is most similar to Paramore’s latest album, "This Is Why."
Read my full review below!
petersaudiojournal.com/p/review-hay...
As an avid Paramore fan, I was looking forward to listening to this album. Its sound is most similar to Paramore’s latest album, "This Is Why."
Read my full review below!
petersaudiojournal.com/p/review-hay...
Review: Hayley Williams - Petals For Armor
I had a Sudden Desire to listen to this album.
petersaudiojournal.com
January 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This week, I’m taking a look at Hayley Williams’ first solo album, "Petals For Armor."
As an avid Paramore fan, I was looking forward to listening to this album. Its sound is most similar to Paramore’s latest album, "This Is Why."
Read my full review below!
petersaudiojournal.com/p/review-hay...
As an avid Paramore fan, I was looking forward to listening to this album. Its sound is most similar to Paramore’s latest album, "This Is Why."
Read my full review below!
petersaudiojournal.com/p/review-hay...
As an auDHD person, noise cancelling headphones are an essential tool.
My everyday choice is AirPods Pro 2, which I’ve owned since they first came out in September ’22. They checked every box and keep getting better!
Read my full review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/review-air...
My everyday choice is AirPods Pro 2, which I’ve owned since they first came out in September ’22. They checked every box and keep getting better!
Read my full review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/review-air...
petersaudiojournal.com
January 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
As an auDHD person, noise cancelling headphones are an essential tool.
My everyday choice is AirPods Pro 2, which I’ve owned since they first came out in September ’22. They checked every box and keep getting better!
Read my full review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/review-air...
My everyday choice is AirPods Pro 2, which I’ve owned since they first came out in September ’22. They checked every box and keep getting better!
Read my full review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/review-air...
Might be a good time to start posting here more often, eh? 🤔
January 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Might be a good time to start posting here more often, eh? 🤔
It’s my last post of the year and this week I’m reacting to and reviewing mxmtoon’s "liminal space."
I’ve been a long time fan of her work so it was only natural that I gave her latest album a listen.
Read my full reaction and review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
I’ve been a long time fan of her work so it was only natural that I gave her latest album a listen.
Read my full reaction and review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
React & Review: mxmtoon - liminal space
now's the time... to listen to this album!
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December 27, 2024 at 10:46 PM
It’s my last post of the year and this week I’m reacting to and reviewing mxmtoon’s "liminal space."
I’ve been a long time fan of her work so it was only natural that I gave her latest album a listen.
Read my full reaction and review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
I’ve been a long time fan of her work so it was only natural that I gave her latest album a listen.
Read my full reaction and review below 👇🏼
petersaudiojournal.com/p/react-revi...
It’s that time of year again. Everyone is sharing their Spotify Wrapped or Apple Music Replay.
This week I take a look at my most listened to albums, artists, and songs of 2024.
Surprise, surprise… Taylor Swift dominated my charts.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/peters-mos...
This week I take a look at my most listened to albums, artists, and songs of 2024.
Surprise, surprise… Taylor Swift dominated my charts.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/peters-mos...
Peter’s Most Listened To Music in 2024
Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?
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December 14, 2024 at 12:46 AM
It’s that time of year again. Everyone is sharing their Spotify Wrapped or Apple Music Replay.
This week I take a look at my most listened to albums, artists, and songs of 2024.
Surprise, surprise… Taylor Swift dominated my charts.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/peters-mos...
This week I take a look at my most listened to albums, artists, and songs of 2024.
Surprise, surprise… Taylor Swift dominated my charts.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/peters-mos...
It’s that time of year again. Everyone is sharing their Spotify Wrapped or Apple Music Replay.
My list is coming! But for now, I wanted to share my top five favorite albums that were released this year.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/top-albums...
My list is coming! But for now, I wanted to share my top five favorite albums that were released this year.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/top-albums...
Peter’s Top Five Albums Of The Year
Lots to love this year.
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December 6, 2024 at 10:31 PM
It’s that time of year again. Everyone is sharing their Spotify Wrapped or Apple Music Replay.
My list is coming! But for now, I wanted to share my top five favorite albums that were released this year.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/top-albums...
My list is coming! But for now, I wanted to share my top five favorite albums that were released this year.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/top-albums...
This week I discuss the current state of active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones.
It’s a topic that I hold near and dear to my heart as a late-diagnosed autistic adult.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/rant-activ...
It’s a topic that I hold near and dear to my heart as a late-diagnosed autistic adult.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/rant-activ...
I Loathe Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
Sorry, what was that?
petersaudiojournal.com
November 22, 2024 at 6:01 PM
This week I discuss the current state of active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones.
It’s a topic that I hold near and dear to my heart as a late-diagnosed autistic adult.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/rant-activ...
It’s a topic that I hold near and dear to my heart as a late-diagnosed autistic adult.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/rant-activ...
This week I discuss the current state of Spotify. What the company has done right and continues to thrive in, and what it could do to improve.
And of course, what Spotify could do to bring me back as a customer.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/rant-2024-...
And of course, what Spotify could do to bring me back as a customer.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/rant-2024-...
Rant: The Current State of Spotify in 2024
A few key missing features are keeping me away.
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November 15, 2024 at 9:16 PM
This week I discuss the current state of Spotify. What the company has done right and continues to thrive in, and what it could do to improve.
And of course, what Spotify could do to bring me back as a customer.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/rant-2024-...
And of course, what Spotify could do to bring me back as a customer.
petersaudiojournal.com/p/rant-2024-...
Wow. Looks like there’s lots of new peeps on Bluesky! Time to actually use it in addition to Mastodon? 🤔
July 4, 2023 at 6:24 AM
Wow. Looks like there’s lots of new peeps on Bluesky! Time to actually use it in addition to Mastodon? 🤔
Reposted by Peter Cao
You can only read 600 posts per day on Bluesky because that’s how many there are
July 2, 2023 at 4:39 PM
You can only read 600 posts per day on Bluesky because that’s how many there are
Reposted by Peter Cao
People have joked that Google these days is mostly just a search engine for Reddit results. That's hit home a lot over the last day as I've searched for stuff and gotten locked Reddit pages as results.
June 13, 2023 at 11:56 PM
People have joked that Google these days is mostly just a search engine for Reddit results. That's hit home a lot over the last day as I've searched for stuff and gotten locked Reddit pages as results.
Reposted by Peter Cao
Bluesky rolls out a "custom feeds" feature that lets users subscribe to different algorithms and make their own for others to use; most are not chronological (Karissa Bell/Engadget)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
May 26, 2023 at 7:02 PM
Bluesky rolls out a "custom feeds" feature that lets users subscribe to different algorithms and make their own for others to use; most are not chronological (Karissa Bell/Engadget)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
I guess this is what happens if you continuously ignore the “battery low” warning for your Apple TV remote... lol
May 21, 2023 at 4:01 PM
I guess this is what happens if you continuously ignore the “battery low” warning for your Apple TV remote... lol
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Thank you!! Pineapple on pizza is great!
May 17, 2023 at 1:21 AM
Thank you!! Pineapple on pizza is great!
It's been fun seeing this unravel on TikTok lol https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/16/23725487/tears-of-the-kingdom-koroks-torture-nintendo
www.theverge.com
May 16, 2023 at 6:43 PM
It's been fun seeing this unravel on TikTok lol https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/16/23725487/tears-of-the-kingdom-koroks-torture-nintendo
PNW in a nutshell 😅
It is 86 degrees inside my office right now with my Dyson all the way up. The thing I hate most about this building is the exorbitant price I pay for no central air. Especially when our unit is literally south facing on the top floor of the building with direct sunlight from about 3pm onwards.
May 16, 2023 at 9:27 AM
PNW in a nutshell 😅
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me gluing random shit together in zelda
May 15, 2023 at 5:58 PM
me gluing random shit together in zelda
Been playing Tears of the Kingdom almost nonstop since yesterday. Has truly been excellent but sheesh, the frame rate is certain areas/scenarios needs to be addressed.
May 14, 2023 at 7:16 AM
Been playing Tears of the Kingdom almost nonstop since yesterday. Has truly been excellent but sheesh, the frame rate is certain areas/scenarios needs to be addressed.
Reposted by Peter Cao
I really like Mastodon, but this is an utterly perfect summation of why only nerds seem to enjoy it.
This is the simplest way I can articulate it: I want an Apple UX, not a Linux UX.
May 13, 2023 at 12:21 PM
I really like Mastodon, but this is an utterly perfect summation of why only nerds seem to enjoy it.