Writing about music in lieu of human interaction
A playlist containing some of the songs featured on Bored In Pittsburgh last month. Coming at you a bit late, but here it is. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HbU3G2mohpbWzUm0ZawOc?si=tziBR3JEReK4TWHzuarEpQ May 2020 songs that aren't on Spotify (and where to find them) Kiezin - Universe Calling Ashtray Navigations - Unwinding Snake Crystal Beth - Water Song The Swedish Railway Orchestra … Continue reading Bored In Pittsburgh May 2020 Playlist
Pittsburgh producer jGGZ Patel created his new album, BLACK BODY RADIATION, as a "mini opus" in response to the uprisings of the past few weeks. About the project, Patel writes, "Black-body radiation is the thermal electromagnetic radiation within or surrounding a body in thermodynamic equilibrium with its environment, emitted by a black body." As you'd … Continue reading Daily Yinz – jGGZ Patel – PANDEMONIUM
Pittsburgh punk-rap firebrand Saani Mac released his Sick Sad World Demo in response to the nationwide uprising against police brutality and racism. Opening track "BACKBREAKER" is a warning volley set to a grimy instrumental that sounds like "Boyz-N-The-Hood" by way of Gesaffelstein. The song's refrain speaks for itself; Saani proclaims, "Fuck a cop and most … Continue reading Daily Yinz – Saani Mac – BACKBREAKER
The violent and reactionary police response to recent protests--during which the boys in blue have acted as counter-protestors rather than neutral arbiters--has proved the point that black people have been making all along: cops are not cut out for this shit. It's not just a few "bad apples"; when two members of the Buffalo Police … Continue reading Replace Police With Crisis Assistance Teams
Bandcamp will be waiving its revenue share this Friday, July 3rd. Support black artists from the Pittsburgh area: The Childlike Empress Brittney Chantele Livefromthecity Saani Mac Jordan Montgomery INEZ Clara Kent Bilal Abbey Pharaoh Lum PK Delay jGGZ Patel Andrew Muse Madame Dolores The Universe Online Leila Rhodes Feralcat Think Good Audio Sierra Sellers Kai … Continue reading Support Black Pittsburgh Artists
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