Kyle McCowin

I've looked at the Rolling Stone top 200 songs of the century so far (they wrongly consider 2000 to be part of this century) and my tally is Songs I know: 40 Song I listen to: 23

Who picked this ratio? 4/4/2? Really? We should be looking at a 3/3/4 here

As usual, the NYPD opposes any impediment to police shooting.

Crucial Track for October 27, 2026: "Don't Go Away" by Margo Guryan Today's prompt: A song from the 1960s that you like or means something to you. #CrucialTracks I forget how I found Margo Guryan https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261027

Crucial Track for October 26, 2026: "Stay (just a little bit more)" by The Dø Just came up on shuffle. This band is always hard to search for because of the ø #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261026

I typically don't spend a crazy long time at the grocery store but going there always seems to kill my day and sap my will to cook whatever I just bought.

Crucial Track for October 25, 2026: "Italian Leather Sofa" by CAKE Today's prompt: A song from a TV show that you like. #CrucialTracks From Mission Hill https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261025

Crucial Track for October 24, 2026: "Ants Marching" by Dave Matthews Band Today's prompt: What is a song by an artist you don't usually like? #CrucialTracks What Would You Say is also OK https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261024

after statehood we'll have to rename the airport after someone who isn't awful and while duke ellington is probably the most sensible pick i think "fugazi international" really rolls off the tongue

Crucial Track for October 23, 2026: "Plimsoll Punks" by Alvvays I was just talking about this band yesterday. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261023

I got 30% off coupons for two different stores that sell shirts I like and I resisted using either. Feels like I deserve a treat for that.

Crucial Track for October 22, 2026: "Clueless" by The Soviettes Today's prompt: What's your favorite protest song? #CrucialTracks I've already used several good ones on other topics https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261022

Frustrating because Artist Alley *is* the con. The vendors/panels/autographs/etc is just annoying distraction

Crucial Track for October 21, 2026: "Happiness Is a Warm Gun" by The Breeders Today's prompt: A song you didn't realize was a cover? #CrucialTracks I've still never heard the original https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261021

I just had to turn off the background autoplay yet again in a streaming app. Does anybody enjoy it or do they just assume most people are too lazy to turn it off?

It spans species. www.sciencealert.com/dogs-seem-to...

Crucial Track for October 20, 2026: "Where Have All the Rude Boys Gone" by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists Today's prompt: A song you'd like to hear covered by someone else. Which artist? #CrucialTracks Let's hear The Beths version of this https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261020

Crucial Track for October 19, 2026: "This Is a Call" by Foo Fighters Today's prompt: A song from the last gig you went to. #CrucialTracks 1st time seeing them since ~2000 https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261019

Crucial Track for October 18, 2026: "Let Me Get a Piece of That Funk" by Raspberry Pie Woke up with this song in my head for reasons unknown #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261018

Crucial Track for October 17, 2026: "We Dug a Hole" by OK Go Today's prompt: A song you've seen performed live, or would really like to see performed live? #CrucialTracks They opened for TMBG https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261017

I feel like every time I visit my parents they have a new ISP or setup that's broken or weird in a new way from the previous one.

Crucial Track for October 16, 2026: "Words and Guitar (2014 Remastered Version)" by Sleater-Kinney Today's prompt: What's a great song about music? #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261016

Crucial Track for October 15, 2026: "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell Today's prompt: A song that reminds you of a particular friend. #CrucialTracks Because of the Levi's commercial we all remember. https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261015

Crucial Track for October 14, 2026: "Victoria" by Jukebox the Ghost Today's prompt: A song that reminds you of one of your favorite places. #CrucialTracks JoCo 2022, I think? https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261014

Crucial Track for October 13, 2026: "Pin Up Boys" by Westside Cowboy Still working through Bandcamp Friday purchases #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261013

"Don't value your time? Enjoy frustrating others? Try Voicemail®." - @rstevens.bsky.social

Crucial Track for October 12, 2026: "Roller Fink (Live)" by The Surfrajettes Another recent Bandcamp purchase https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261012

Crucial Track for October 11, 2026: "Nú Er Tíminn" by Sprengjuhöllin Today's prompt: A song in a language that you don't know. #CrucialTracks Icelandic, I believe? https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261011

Crucial Track for October 10, 2026: "Screams" by Blood Red Shoes A recent Bandcamp Friday purchase #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261010

This comic could've ended with the "spaghetti" chant in panel 7 and I would've been happy. But Branson gave us 8 additional panels of gold including Salvatore and Glen I didn't know I needed.

Crucial Track for October 9, 2026: "Make Some Noise (Passion Pit remix)" by Beastie Boys Today's prompt: What’s a remix or cover you like more than the original? #CrucialTracks I think this song came with the album if you pre-ordered https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261009

Triple-A Minesweeper — Mike Lacher's action-packed AAA reboot of the Windows 3.11 classic

Crucial Track for October 8, 2026: "Guilt" by The Long Blondes Today's prompt: What’s a hidden gem or underrated song you love? #CrucialTracks I'm just assuming this band isn't well known https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261008

Last week I saw Brian Henson's Puppet Up and it was a very fun improv show that was fascinating to watch. It also made me miss the @pftompkins.bsky.social tv show No You Shut Up. Especially when they brought out the hot dog puppets.

I'd already decided that last year was almost certainly my last Awesome Con and this isn't exactly winning back my business.

Crucial Track for October 7, 2026: "Sun Salute" by 50 Foot Wave New to me thanks to a recent Bandcamp Friday #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261007

Crucial Track for October 6, 2026: "Burn, Don't Freeze! (2014 Remaster)" by Sleater-Kinney Today's prompt: What’s your favorite deep cut from an album? #CrucialTracks I haven't actually known what songs are singles for quite some time https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261006

Crucial Track for October 5, 2026: "6 Underground" by Sneaker Pimps Today's prompt: What song makes you feel like you're in a different country? #CrucialTracks Just because I kept seeing the album when visiting London https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261005

29 Helens Agree

Crucial Track for October 4, 2026: "Levitate Me" by Pixies Today's prompt: Share a song you feel was ahead of its time. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261004

Whoever was handing out fliers at the Alexandria Republicans booth today had real "debate me" energy. When he tried to hand me a flier I gave my standard reply "republicans don't exist, they're made up to scare children into behaving" but he tried to talk to me about autism for some reason.

Crucial Track for October 3, 2026: "Here I Come" by The Courettes Today's prompt: What’s the last song you discovered and loved instantly? #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261003

Has everyone seen this??? I had not and I loved it!

Crucial Track for October 2, 2026: "Brave New Baby" by Mary Prankster Today's prompt: What’s a lyric that resonates deeply with you and why? #CrucialTracks This prompt is probably always going to be Mary https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261002

Crucial Track for October 1, 2026: "Mine's Not a High Horse (2023 Remaster)" by The Shins Did everybody own the Garden State soundtrack but me? #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20261001

Crucial Track for September 30, 2026: "Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head" by They Might Be Giants I'm seeing Brian Henson's Puppet Up tonight so I have puppets on the brain. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/cortjstr/20260930