I am a writer whose work navigates through various cultural intersections in essays on film, music, sports, television, video games/esports, and politics. I use video and audio editing to develop and
Klein’s Approachable Avant-Garde
Talked to one of my favorite artists alive for Bandcamp.
Bacao Rhythm and Steel Band, “Expansions”
Another album of the day for Bandcamp.
Deep Aztec, “Healing Frequencies”
Reviewed Deep Aztec for Bandcamp's Album of the Day.
EVACOM’s Final Transmission
A eulogy for my friend Tom Platt.
Various Artists, “Edo Funk Explosion Volume 1”
Wrote about an excellent Edo Funk compilation for Bandcamp.
Taylor Swift’s Long Con
Taylor Swift fooled us all (not me though).
“25,000 kittens” Pays Homage to Lost Cats With Pensive Drone
Wrote about music about cats!
guest writer: eli schoop on spencer clark
Wrote for a friend's newsletter about Spencer Clark, one of the great avant-garde artists of our time.
A Look Back at Halo's Influence on Esports
Wrote about Halo and its impact on the esports industry.
Prolaps, “Pure Mud Volume 7”
Talked about Prolaps' debut on Bandcamp.
HIDDEN GEMS: DJ Speedsick, “Nothing Lasts”
A summary of an overlooked gem in DJ Speedsick's "Nothing Lasts" for Bandcamp.
JPEGMAFIA - All My Heroes Are Cornballs
A review of JPEGMAFIA's All My Heroes Are Cornballs.
Pacific Yew (((( Maidenhair ))))
A review of Pacific Yew's Maidenhair.
Cultural Cool and Classism in Cleveland
A personal essay expounding on what it means to live in a Rust Belt city with a contradictory ecosystem.
black midi - Schlagenheim
A review of Schlagenheim by black midi.