josh terry

this would make more sense if most new releases weren’t pressed to vinyl

watching italian soccer. they’re playing in rome at the stadio olimpico, where its pitch side advertising boards are hawking monster energy drink. didn’t realize those were big over there

the good news is all my sports teams won today the bad news is everything else in the world

i just want to say that this king went to redhot ranch after saving the baby which means he gets what is good on a spiritual level

hell yeah

Is it pronounced like the fish or the instrument?

when the giardiniera on the italian sub is actually spicy? that’s the good stuff

I get the Tennis Channel, and a few weeks ago I realized that they have a smartTV app where you can stream pretty much every ATP/WTA match that's not a grand slam. There are tournaments in Dubai, Acapulco, Austin, and more happening today, so basically, I can have sports on 24/7.

one time a songwriter told me that they like to do what they call “the bill callahan challenge” at bars, where they order a drink by only saying “beer, thank you”

TT scan more as Royal Headache to me

This Mod Lang record is certified A+ power pop.

No Expectations has put in a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

i'll abstain. remix albums are none of my business

This week, I got a press email about an indie rock band reuniting, and the publicist was like "you might've been too young to see them when they were around."

I wasn't too young—I was in my twenties—but I'm honored they thought otherwise

A PR Push on the Public Dime: Chicago Police Podcast Records Peel Back Layers of Expanded Communication Costs Podcasts are a new avenue for police to reach the communities they serve. A monthslong public records battle with CPD identifies the cost of the podcast “Roll Call.” It is the latest evidence of the h...

"One reviewer ... wrote that as a taxpayer, 'This is an embarrassing and shallow PR Stunt to cover from the department’s long history of failing to protect the residents of this great city. A shameful boondoggle.'" @jaredrutecki.bsky.social reports for @wttw.bsky.social

Not me. The music I like is good and it's not popular

Yes, but it's likely much easier to get through to people who follow you than internet randos who choose to spread AI-generated nonsense

Was also unaware Canada's national team boasted multiple identical twins

Liz Cooper, "New Day"

Mod Lang, "Borrowed Time"

Nashpaints, "Everyone Good Is Called Molly"

Remember Sports, "The Refrigerator"

Fresh Thursday newsletter of album, movie, and book recs.

If you dig Feist, you'll love Liz Cooper.
If you dig Sharp Pins, you'll love Mod Lang.
If you dig Cindy Lee, you'll love Nashpaints.
If you dig Ratboys, you'll love Remember Sports.

www.noexpectations.fyi/p/mod-lang-l...

To my mutuals who have retweeted this obvious ai slop, social media probably isn't your thing. you should try reading a book and getting your heart right

wow he looks good for his age. i guess collaborating with lady gaga makes you younger

some personal news: i decided i'll be trying the Big Arch, the new McDonald's cheeseburger, and will report back once i've done so

fwiw...i'm watching tennis and listening to new albums that will be featured in thursday's no expectations newsletter

Major Murphy and Divino Niño are favorites. As are Villagerrr, The Convenience, Video Age, and Teethe

i’ve been writing about artists on winspear’s roster for over a decade. doesn’t seem like that’s going to change for the next one. great stuff here

huge fan of El Club. Jealous!

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don't see how politics has anything to do with it

Community Violence Intervention Investments Have Helped Reverse Chicago’s Shooting, Homicide Trends: Report Increased investments in a violence intervention program that targets Chicago communities with the highest rates of gun violence has led to continued declines in the number of shootings and homicides,...

According to the report, areas in Chicago that received higher levels of public investment in the Community Violence Intervention (CVI) program saw increased services, stronger program participation and the largest public safety gains.

reverse polarizing yourself into an untenable political position because you don't want to agree with a person you find annoying on social media