Today's exercise features a bunch of people sitting somewhere they don't want to be, talking about things they don't want to talk about. BUTTERFLY BRAVE LEAD REHABILITATION “Stomped a butterfly one time. Just to do it.” “That’s monstrous.” “Something that pretty shouldn’t exist in this world. Feels wrong.” “I think this world needs more prettiness.” … Continue reading Random Word Generator 12.08.23
Multi-Monthly Wrap-Up 12.08.23
To make up for Bored In Pittsburgh’s inactivity over the past several months–life sure does get busy–here’s an extra-long look at some local music that hit the spot recently. Part three of several. ### Pacing - Annoying Email The song itself is much more soothing than its subject matter. I am going to start my … Continue reading Multi-Monthly Wrap-Up 12.08.23
Random Word Generator 12.07.23
Today's exercise involves insidious corporate initiatives. BITE FORUM FLOWER OSTRACIZE We would like you to take a bite. Just a small one. It would be your pleasure. And ours. Truly. It barely holds a flavor. A bit medicinal, like licorice. You won’t feel anything at first, then just a small twinge, like the sensation you … Continue reading Random Word Generator 12.07.23
Multi-Monthly Wrap-Up 12.07.23
To make up for Bored In Pittsburgh’s inactivity over the past several months–life sure does get busy–here’s an extra-long look at some local music that hit the spot recently. Part two of several. ### *MIGHTY - CPR A slide-guitaring power ballad that shakes off layers of rust as it raises itself up to full, ramshackle … Continue reading Multi-Monthly Wrap-Up 12.07.23
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What will the computer tell me to write about? As I've mentioned before on here, I've been heavily into fiction writing for the past year or so. It takes my brain a while to become functional after I wake up, so I do certain exercises to help jumpstart the writing lobe. My favorite is the … Continue reading Random Word Generator
Multi-Monthly Wrap Up 12.06.23
To make up for Bored In Pittsburgh’s inactivity over the past several months–life sure does get busy–here’s an extra-long look at some local music that hit the spot recently. Part one of several. ### The Missing Field - Destijl anthologiebonset The bass line is as steadily jaunty as the rest of the instrumentation is chaotically … Continue reading Multi-Monthly Wrap Up 12.06.23
Weekly Wrap-Up 09.15.23
A few words about a few local tracks that hit the spot this week ### Paging Doctor Moon - Dirty Alcoholic A dust-coated slow burn, full of wailing guitar licks, that examines the quicksand pit of an unhealthy relationship. More from Paging Doctor Moon Follow on Instagram and Facebook Artwork by _foxlens ### Ennaytch - … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up 09.15.23
Weekly Wrap-Up 09.08.23
A few words about a few local tracks that hit the spot this week ### Tiny Wars - Hopeless Place Throwback anthem whose strutting guitars, soaring vocals, and nostalgic synths would sound at home soundtracking Dazed and Confused. More from Tiny Wars Follow on Instagram and Facebook Artwork by Paul Haggerty ### Sommelier - Bug … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up 09.08.23
Weekly Wrap-Up 09.01.23
A few words about a few local tracks that hit the spot this week ### Lexa Terrestrial - X Files Dizzying flows spiral at warp speed over an instrumental that sounds like a spaceship touching down on the surface of a distant planet. Check out more from Lexa Terrestrial Follow on Instagram and Facebook Artwork … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up 09.01.23
Multi-Weekly Wrap Up 08.16.23
To make up for Bored In Pittsburgh's inactivity over the past several weeks--which were spent traveling around PA, NY, and NJ in rental cars due to my 20 year-old Civic deciding to die--here's an extra long look at some local music that hit the spot recently: ### Forestry Division - Townhouse The band formerly known … Continue reading Multi-Weekly Wrap Up 08.16.23
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