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·3 days ago

Upcoming Event: The Riff’s May Album of the Month Discussion

Hi everyone — A quick bit of housekeeping before we jump in: A gentle reminder that we have revamped our writing/editorial guidelines. If you haven’t done so already, please take a look and see what has changed. There are two primary drivers behind these changes. First, our goal is to…

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Upcoming Event: The Riff’s May Album of the Month Discussion
Upcoming Event: The Riff’s May Album of the Month Discussion
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On Repeat Records

·4 days ago

10,000 Maniacs

Scorpio Rising — Today we’re listening to “Scorpio Rising” by 10,000 Maniacs I’ve always associated 10,000 maniacs’ very specific, very literate sound with universities. And not just any university, but somewhere like Dartmouth (sorry, Hurricane fans). …

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10,000 Maniacs
10,000 Maniacs
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On Repeat Records

·May 18

Funeral Dress by Wussy: A Forgotten Gem Rediscovered and Reviewed

The band’s 2005 record is a trip through the Midwest and the ashes of failed relationships. — Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I used to joke that the Midwest & Rust Belt was one giant state. A place where the only thing that ever changed was the license plates. Then I moved here. There are very real differences and people leading very real lives. Wussy is…

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Funeral Dress by Wussy: A Forgotten Gem Rediscovered and Reviewed
Funeral Dress by Wussy: A Forgotten Gem Rediscovered and Reviewed
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On Repeat Records

·May 2

RIP Gordon Lightfoot

I used to joke that having “The Wreck On the Edmund Fitzgerald” on the jukebox was a requirement for any bar in Wisconsin. And indeed, the further north you go, the harder pressed you might be to find one without it. Few songs and events have caught & kept people’s…

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RIP Gordon Lightfoot
RIP Gordon Lightfoot
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Plethora Of Pop

·May 1

The Shockingly Fun Rate-A-Record Challenge

Like a bolt from the blue, we’re back! — It’s time for another edition of Rate-A-Record! In the series, we usually pair two songs and rate each on a scale from 35 to 98, the way contestants used to on the long-running show American bandstand. Why 35–98? Beats me, and until Bandstand host Dick Clark is somehow reanimated (which…

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The Shockingly Fun Rate-A-Record Challenge
The Shockingly Fun Rate-A-Record Challenge
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On Repeat Records

·May 1

The Go-Betweens

“Streets Of Your Town” — Good Morning! Today we’re listening to “Streets Of Your Town” by The Go-Betweens In the late 80s, Americans were obsessed with everything Australian. Crocodile Dundee at the movies, Energizer battery commercials with Mark Jackson, and…whatever Yahoo Serious was. It was the same story on the air as well, with Midnight Oil, INXS…

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The Go-Betweens
The Go-Betweens
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On Repeat Records

·Apr 30

Song of the Day: The Jam- “In The City”

“Punk rock is a big flashy neon sign which sells commodities, whereas new wave is an attitude,” ~Paul Weller On April 29th, 1977, The Jam released their debut single, “In the City.” It was the first of 18 top 40 (UK) singles for the band. The title was taken from…

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Song of the Day: The Jam- “In The City”
Song of the Day: The Jam- “In The City”
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Apr 30

7 Things I Wish I Knew 2 Years Ago About Writing a Newsletter

If I could go back in time, these are the 7 things I wish I knew about writing my newsletter. It would have saved me a lot of wasted time and effort. 1. There is room for everyone. People will tell you online writing is cutthroat. Some people treat it that way, and will throw you…

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Day 23: 7 Things I Wish I Knew 2 Years Ago About Writing a Newsletter
Day 23: 7 Things I Wish I Knew 2 Years Ago About Writing a Newsletter
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·Apr 28

The 7 Substack Music Newsletters You Should Be Reading Right Now

If you like music, odds are there’s a newsletter tailor-made for you. — Digital wiring can be ephemeral. Some newsletters come, and some go. Some burn fast & bright but not for long. Others either pivot in a new direction or drop off in quality and/or style. And a few make themselves comfortable in your inbox and stick around for a while. My…

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The 7 Substack Music Newsletters You Should Be Reading Right Now
The 7 Substack Music Newsletters You Should Be Reading Right Now
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Apr 28

5 Mistakes Most People Make Writing a Newsletter — And What to Do Instead

Building a successful newsletter business isn’t always about being “the best.” To be clear, quality is essential. No one needs more half-baked content clogging up their inbox. But being reliable is paramount— readers need to know you’ll show up. …

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5 Mistakes Most People Make Writing A Newsletter — And What to Do Instead
5 Mistakes Most People Make Writing A Newsletter — And What to Do Instead
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Kevin Alexander

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Mixtape maker. Playlist dealer. New discoveries & old favorites at: https://thekevinalexander.substack.com

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