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Chris Richards
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Love this short reflection of Rollins / an incidental anecdote that says much more than it lets on.
"There’s very little experience behind a childhood crush. It’s almost entirely a thing of intuition, of wonder — a decision that’s somehow been made for you."
An interview with Jeff Parker about his storied residency at ETA, his experience collaborating with Flea, music’s unknowable ability to change the mood of a room, the influence of Wayne Shorter, and his latest, "Happy Today."
By the great @chrisrichards.bsky.social
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I’m 2x hyper-grateful to have been able to speak with JEFF PARKER for POW MAG ! !
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I’m so honored by this recognition.
I’m also looking for work!
The Washington Post laid me off earlier this year.
Deep thanks to the SFJ for elevating arts criticism in this tumultuous moment.
Deep thanks to everyone for reading my stuff and spreading the word.
Do Jeff Bezos, Matt Murray, Will Lewis next pls
G O O D M O R N I N G
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Amazing to be a part of POW MAG this week of all weeks. Read and subscribe and read!
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When I walk the streets of my (neighboring) hometown of Annapolis, Maryland, I like to imagine a young SONNY ROLLINS in love
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Honored to be on this list ! !
Deepest gratitude to Of Note
With so much flux in music criticism right now, I’m a writer who appreciates every reader and a reader who appreciates every writer
Took a walk through reality with LIFTED and got schooled on the Altmansound, the Tuscany-Canterbury Drone, Sun Ra jamming on “Dumbo,” the duo’s new album “Movie,” and more
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Chris Richards speaks with the legendary guitarist about his new album, Happy Today.
When I walk the streets of my (neighboring) hometown of Annapolis, Maryland, I like to imagine a young SONNY ROLLINS in love
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Gabe Meline
Jeff Weiss
Brief thoughts on the childhood memories of a saxophone colossus.
ARTS & CULTURE CRITICISM PORTFOLIO, DIV 3
2026 SFJ winners:
🥇 1st: @philipkennicott.bsky.social - Washington Post
🥈 2nd: @marymcnamara.bsky.social - LA Times
🥉 3rd: @chrisrichards.bsky.social - Washington Post
🏅 HM: Rohan Preston - @startribune.com
#SFJAwards
Of Note 025 is out!
This is the final issue of the newsletter. It includes a list of some of my favorite subscriptions.
@see-saw.fun
@natalieweiner.bsky.social @marissarmoss.bsky.social
@hearingthingsco.bsky.social
@marcissist.bsky.social
@natechinen.bsky.social
@joshterry.bsky.social
Cont.
Howdy folks! This will be the final issue. I’ve decided to move my attention and efforts to some new projects and, at 2 years and 25 issues, it seems like a...
