Stephen Hope

When all you have left is Islamophobia and Transphobia. I suspect those fears are going to be overwhelmed by voter anger next week.

Well, this is good news.

True. This is why Carpenter was a visionary.

I disavow the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.

911? I’d like to report a murder.

Burn.

Picking just 9 is really hard. #My9Albums

Hell, yeah!

Current status.

Taken by a friend today at her house on Glen Park Canyon. SF coyote, apparently melting in today’s 90-degree heat. I imagine its desert dwelling brethren saying, “Bitch, please…”

So, bribing the electorate is pretty much all they’ve got at this point. Check.

This says everything about the current state of Burning Man.

This is objectively true.

So, yeah, this was pretty obvious 25 years ago.

My go-to vinyl storage vendor is based in, wait for it… Canada. They sent an e-mail today saying they are immediately ceasing shipments to the US. 🤦‍♂️

Father’s Day present from my daughter finally arrived off backorder. I am going to learn BASS!

“Private equity firm started by Good Charlotte kills iconic music journalism outlets” sums up where we are right now so completely. Brooklyn Vegan has been one of my go-to sites for new music for a long time, especially the weekly Indie Basement feature. So sad. pitchfork.com/story/brookl...

One of the highlights for us was the delirious queerness of the Dolores Stage. One of our favorite Drag Race queens, Lydia B. Kollins, headlined Saturday night. #OutsideLands

It was a full weekend of XX joy, with the band’s amazing Saturday night performance and Romy’s Friday DJ set. #OutsideLands

Charli XCX is amazing, obviously. #OutsideLands

I’ll admit to having subscribed to the “Geese is a psyop” theory, but they definitely can perform. #OutsideLands

Wet Leg at #OutsideLands

Die Spitz killed it. I am now a fan. #OutsideLands

TFW the check-out person at Amoeba rings up your vinyl and says, “These are excellent picks, and I don’t just say that to everyone.”

If my daughter was still 8, I know I would have been buying every damn one of these things.

Well, we can all hope Nolan at least makes the giant cyclops historically accurate.

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing both of these men live. Thank you, Mr. Colbert.

Full album dropped today. The DEVO is strong with this one. My inner 14 year-old is overjoyed.

Robyn Hitchcock at the The Chapel tonight. Been a fan for 40 years. Underwater Moonlight (Soft Boys) and Element Of Light are absolutely essential listens.

Quite zany, even by Avalanches standards, but I am here for it.

Been a fan since her 2013 Cut 4 You mixtape. The guitar-driven sound on this is a long way from that Night Slugs era electronica, but it still grooves.

Love the gated snare sound. This absolutely delivers.

And this is where we are. Indicted over seashells.

Good reminder.

THIS IS HAPPENING!

Anna Bower is a treasure.

Some close friends worked at Palantir in the early days, but were smart enough to get out when its evil started becoming clear.

LET’S FUCKING GOOOO!!!

So, the last couple weeks have been loaded with new music, and I am still digesting it all. The latest by Robber Robber is definitely a highlight. Hits the post-punk/shoegaze/grunge sweet spot! tidal.com/album/473256...

Hell, yeah!

My most anticipated album and concert of 2026.

This is absolutely fantastic. ht: @maddenifico.bsky.social

Buh bye, Pam.

It’s a fine morning for some Polyphonic Spree.

Magically, Alito has gone from “originalism” to “living Constitution”.

Gelli Haha’s debut was a highlight of 2025. Super inventive mix of house and pop, and so much fun. I am up for more!

Queen Bebita and the princesses, Catalina and Pastel.

Also, the new Ladytron album dropped. youtu.be/C1ZZagt0cDg?...

This was a good week for music. Top of the list. And yes, the band name is what you think it is. tidal.com/track/500486...

My dear friend @captaincursor.bsky.social works on this.