Brian

Need a movie theater to do French Connection and Exorcist on Friday, Cruising and Sorcerer on Saturday. Make it a Friedkin Weekend

Correct answer

Such a bummer. Played so many fun shows there.

Not sure enough Canadians, Europeans, and PNWers follow me here for this to be worth posting, but I feel it’s my duty to spread the word that the Nomeansno catalog is streaming again. Go listen to “Mary” and “The River” at top volume

Shoutout to @alternativetent.bsky.social for always having a very obvious side B

I’m all for cool graphic design, but if your LP label doesn’t clearly state the RPM and side, I hate it.

I can’t retire until Alternative Press is completely vanquished.

Scores def suck. General anonymity and/or the idea that a review speaks for an entire outlet and is less personal opinion and more “conventional wisdom” sucks too. Mainly wonder why anyone would focus on mediocrity these days when there is SO MUCH MUSIC out there, some of which HAS to be good

I avoid reading reviews of my recent work, but I do remember writers who slagged off my early stuff and keep tabs on their careers. Didn’t like the record I made in ‘06, eh? According to Google you spent the next 10 yrs making clickbait before fading into obscurity in ‘16. I give yr career a 3.2

Oh no! I’m glad to hear he’s on the mend!

Unboxing Botch ‘061524’ — Jordan Butcher created an incredible 2xLP package.

• Pre-orders start shipping next week
• ‘061524’ film stream goes live Friday, June 13 at Midnight PT
• Rental codes sent out to people who pre-ordered bundles
• Standalone rentals available tonight

found.ee/Botch_061524

EUROPE
June 18 Liege, BE - OM
June 19 Wasquehal, FR - Black Lab
June 21 Clisson, FR -HELLFEST
June 23 Zürich, CH - Rote Fabrik
June 24 Lausanne, CH - Les Docks
June 25 Marseille, FR - Espace Julien
June 26 Lyon, FR - La Rayonne
June 28 Viveiro, ES - Resurrection Fest
russiancircles.com/shows

We are delighted to announce the pre orders of Botch’s upcoming double LP live album ‘061524’ along with a video from the concert film all recorded on June 15, 2024 in Seattle at The Showbox.

Album and full film out on June 27th via Sargent House: found.ee/botch_061524

🚨BIG BOTCH NEWS COMING MAY 7th

Haha! I much prefer this Acid Bath

Sumac / Moor Mother "The Film" album cover. From a (huge) Aaron Turner painting, conceptualized by Moor Mother.

SUMAC & MOOR MOTHER “The Film” is out. A vital, intense, truly heavy record. “America pissed and shit itself, no diaper”

Haha! Fair enough. But I’m also saying this as someone who’s NOT in the aisle seat. Like, if I’ve been sandwiched in the middle or window seat for the whole flight adducting my hips to accommodate someone’s manspreading, I’m fuckin’ done being cramped, ya know?

What’s with folks upset by people that stand once the plane arrives at the gate? I’ve been folded in half for 9 hours shoulder to shoulder w/ a stranger w/ my knees against the seat in front of me battling for armrest space. For the love of god spread out once the seatbelt light is off.

Looking forward to these shows and festivals in Europe this Summer. Ultha is Joining us on all club shows and special guests Deafheaven for the show in Leige.

Tickets on sale Friday, Jan 31 at 11am CET

Sin After Sin is my fav

Wish we lived in a country that was more concerned with protecting kids from getting shot at school and less concerned with “protecting” their kids from playing volleyball with a trans classmate

Hey Europe! Let’s hang

The Film, by SUMAC and Moor Mother 8 track album

Got a collaborative LP with SUMAC and Moor Mother coming out April 25 on Thrill Jockey

sumac.bandcamp.com/album/the-film

I will be at peace with this world when “Raw Deal” by Judas Priest is held in the same regard as “It’s Raining Men” in the gay canon.

Russian Circles will be playing Hellfest 2025 on June 21st headlining the Valley Stage.
@russiancircles.bsky.social
@hellfest.bsky.social

All dates and tickets: linktr.ee/russiancircles

YouTube video by thebassnerds Brian Cook of Russian Circles, Sumac, & These Arms are Snakes - The Bass Nerds Podcast

Brian Cook on The Bass Nerds Podcast! @russiancircles.bsky.social + Sumac, Botch, These Arms Are Snakes #bubbleguts #russiancircles #postmetal

I’ll be honest… X always felt pretty toxic and Threads seems like a bunch of randos trolling for engagement. Only joined bluesky cuz in its infancy it seemed like a private little queer club. Not sure how long I’ll last here now that it’s not invite-only but gonna hang as long as it feels fun.