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AI & I: When Disruption Darkened My Doorstep

AI & I: When Disruption Darkened My Doorstep

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 by Emerson Dameron

When I asked ChatGPT to tell me who I was and why I mattered, perhaps I got what I deserved, which tends to amplify pain rather than to buffer it.

“Sleeping Beauty”: Tchaikovsky v. Night Things

“Sleeping Beauty”: Tchaikovsky v. Night Things

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 by Emerson Dameron

There was a time when I didn’t believe in love. That’s not true, exactly. I’ve always known love was real, because if it’s not, there

Bars Worth Traveling For: Anchor Bar

Bars Worth Traveling For: Anchor Bar

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 by Tony Beasley

One day, I received some bad news: I was going to be required to travel to Buffalo, New York for work.

Bars Worth Traveling For: The Owl Bar

Bars Worth Traveling For: The Owl Bar

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by Jason Dick

A cave of one’s own

Steve Albini was wrong

Steve Albini was wrong

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 by Brandon Wetherbee

Admit when you’re wrong. It’s OK to admit when you’re wrong.

Bars Worth Traveling For: La Mariana Sailing Club

Bars Worth Traveling For: La Mariana Sailing Club

May 8, 2024May 10, 2024 by Joe McAdam

Who am I to judge the state of modern Tiki? All I know is that I like juice and booze all dressed up with flamin’ limes and crazy straws.

The Nihilist’s Guide to the Rap Beef Battle Royale of 2024

The Nihilist’s Guide to the Rap Beef Battle Royale of 2024

May 3, 2024May 8, 2024 by Emerson Dameron

I love this beef. It’s fascinating on many levels, and it’s so bafflingly stupid that it makes me realize I’m alive.

How to Lose a Moth Story Slam (and Why You Should)

How to Lose a Moth Story Slam (and Why You Should)

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 by Emerson Dameron

If you’re not a performer, you should be one for a night, just to understand why you shouldn’t trust anyone just because they happen to be holding a microphone.

The Best Names in the 2024 NFL Draft

The Best Names in the 2024 NFL Draft

April 18, 2024April 24, 2024 by Joe McAdam

You see the dude and you’re like, oh gotcha, Frank Crum is an offensive tackle from Wyoming.

“She Kissed Me”: Sananda Maitreya v. Spiritualized

“She Kissed Me”: Sananda Maitreya v. Spiritualized

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 by Emerson Dameron

Are you ever going to shut up and kiss me, you fool?

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