Jamie Coletta

Mike Frazier Traces Epilepsy and Brain Surgery Journey with ‘The Belly Is In the Brain’ Mike Frazier doesn’t waste time. A title card flashes over footage of him opening a garage door: “The Belly Is In the Brain.”It immediately cu

You never really know what an artist is carrying behind their songs. The Appalachian-raised, Seattle-residing songwriter and activist Mike Frazier’s story forces you to take a closer look.

From @brendanmenapace.bsky.social:
www.spin.com/2025/10/mike...

the homie @humanpursuits.bsky.social caught up with Pete a couple weeks back and they talked about connection, catharsis, and the weird magic of songs that feel like they're speaking directly to you.

worth a read whether you're familiar or not: humanpursuits.substack.com/p/petey-usa-...

how is no one screaming from the rooftops that PETEY USA is one of the best songwriters out right now??

his new one “Anything In Between” proves he’s much more than a scroll-stopping sketch comic––he’s a generational voice, somewhere between The Mountain Goats, Weezer, and TWY.

How do you balance a career in games PR with punk stardom?

In our latest episode, @lizzietrouble.bsky.social , lead vocalist and guitarist of indie Teens in Trouble, discusses her dual life and, reveals her surprising link to Street Fighter 4.

🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4m0JOvj

The second-ever NO EARBUDS FEST is happening December 14 at The Echo in Los Angeles, CA.

Two stages, all ages, no desert heat, no VIP tents. Just a bunch of rad bands including Prince Daddy & the Hyena, @skatunenetwork.bsky.social @yungatita.bsky.social + more!

Tickets on sale this Friday 🏝️🖤☃️

Sometime months after the first No Earbuds Fest, a friend told me they got stopped by a group of younger punks while wearing the official fest tee.

“You were there?! Are they doing it again?,” they asked.

Well, this is for them and anyone whose ever had a big idea and just f*cking went for it...

Just Can't Win, by Fime 11 track album

big congrats to my buds in FIME!

their new album is fuzzed-out, existential, and full of heart in a way *I know* a lot of you would love if you gave it a spin. if you trust my taste even a little, go listen ⤵️

fime.bandcamp.com/album/just-c...

jamie at noearbuds dot com

yooooo I'm looking to hire some people for @noearbuds.bsky.social help this fall:

need NY and LA based social media correspondents –– essentially you'll go to gigs and make content for us.

also need LA/OC homies down to hand out flyers at shows.

both gigs are paid, email if interested!

this one's for all my fellow 3 to 5AM-ers out there who wake up and can't get back to sleep😴🤪

but fr, the new @liquidmikeband.bsky.social album is unbelievable so we've been sharing a ton of songs from it. whether you're listening along or waiting for the LP to dig in, we salute you!

just started working with him!

Really excited about the music JER is making but also the entire movement they've been leading the charge on for years now. Give this a listen!!

a cartoon sunflower with a face and the words oh the misery behind it . ALT: a cartoon sunflower with a face and the words oh the misery behind it .

here's me sending the email

YOU JUST CAME ACROSS THE SKA BANGER YOU BEEN MISSING FOR THE LAST 30 OR SO YEARS 🙂‍↕️

The way you tune it out - JER (that’s me)
First single off the upcoming record 💔DEATH OF THE HEART💔 Out 8.15.25!

this one's for all my fellow 3 to 5AM-ers out there who wake up and can't get back to sleep😴🤪

but fr, the new @liquidmikeband.bsky.social album is unbelievable so we've been sharing a ton of songs from it. whether you're listening along or waiting for the LP to dig in, we salute you!

Sent an email about a new band. Out of all the links I provided—music, video, etc—the only one that multiple top blogs clicked was the band’s Instagram.

Not the music. Just the IG.

Bands: like it or not, sometimes your socials really are your first impression!

hell yeah! will def keep ya posted when I'm ready to announce formally!

Bones Shredder - Daylight Choose your preferred music service

ffm.to/bones-shredd...

this isn't magic––it's happening 🪄

20k+ streams in under 10 hours and Bones Shredder is just getting started!

the fans are already making this thing move on pure passion. this is what real momentum looks like.

debut single "daylight" out now:

16 Great Albums You Might Have Missed from Winter/Spring 2025 - Treble Get caught up on the under-the-radar gems of the past few months

Blurb summer continues! For @treblezine.bsky.social best records you missed winter summer I heaped praise on @perennialtheband.bsky.social and the debut of Yesness (w/ Don Cab’s Damon Che) on @joyfulnoiserecs.bsky.social do check out the albs I didn’t write up too

www.treblezine.com/16-great-alb...

#23 - No Earbuds Fest 2 is happening! a soft announce + cute story about how I decided to do it all over again

soft announced No Earbuds Fest 2 last week! more details soon but venue and headliner are confirmed 😱😅

gonna need all the help I can get with this one, so if you're someone in a position to help sponsor the fest or provide ANY support -- hmu

thenoearbudspapercompany.substack.com/p/23-no-earb...

JER taking a full body selfie in the mirror. In the foreground is their hand throwing a peace sign, coming in from behind the camera. There’s a mirror or a white wall and in the reflection is JER holding he phone throwing the peace sign. They have white sneakers, green pants, a checkered belt, and a black crop top with a red yellow and green design.

A tour flyer with an off white border and red and black textured background. Up top is a black box that reads “East coast f#ck you!” And under that is a stylized logo that reads “bouncing souls”. A barbed wire runs between the words. A red heart and cross bones sits with a blue silhouette of a city skyline. To the left of the heart is a star followed by EC. To the right is a FU and another star. Under that is a black box with H20 Written in red. Under that are 3 boxes with tour dates. The first box on the left reads may with the dates 22 MESA, AZ The Nile Theater 24 LAS VEGAS, NV Punk Rock Bowling 26 DENVER, CO Ogden Theatre 27 SALT LAKE CITY, UH The Depot 28 BOISE, ID Treefort Music Hall 29 PORTLAND, OR Revolution Hall 30 SEATTLE, WA The Crocodile 31 VANCOUVER, BC Commodore Ballroom Under that are the band logos for adolescents and the jack knives The middle box reads September with the dates 18 BOSTON, MA Royale. 19 TORONTO, ON Danforth Music Hall 20 CHICAGO, IL Riot Fest = 23 ST. LOUIS, MO Delmar Hall 24 NASHVILLE, TN Basement East 25 ATLANTA, GA Center Stage 26 JACKSONVILLE, FL Five 27 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Revolution Live 28 TAMPA, FL Jannus Live Under that are logos for the smoking popes and JER The final box on the right reads December with dates 04 HOUSTON, TX White Oak Music Hall 05 DALLAS, TX Studio @ The Bomb Factory 06 AUSTIN, TX Empire Garage 07 SAN ANTONIO, TX Vibes Event Center 09 ALBUQUERQUE, NM Sunshine Theater 11 BERKELEY, CA The UC Theatre 12 LOS ANGELES, CA The Bellwether 13 SAN DIEGO, CA The Observatory North Park 14 ANAHEIM, CA House of Blues Under that are logos for the bands Dave Hause & the mermaid and merch union

‼️⚠️GIG ALERT⚠️‼️

THE JER BAND IS GOING ON TOUR OPENING FOR THE BOUNCING SOULS, H2O, AND THE SMOKING POPES IN SEPTEMBER‼️

Hyped as Hell. First time in Toronto ever, first time playing St. Louis, Nashville, and Atlanta in over 2 years.

Come hang with us. 🎟️🎟️🎟️ on sale Friday at 10am www.JER.band

right!! that hook is unreal

YouTube video by Hyber Hyber - "Waiting For Your Call" (Official Music Video)

meet @hyberbandofficial.bsky.social 💫

new song/video out today
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Nl...

mastered by the homie Will Yip

RIYL The Beths, The Wonder Years, Fall Out Boy

⏳☎️

#22 music publicity in 2025 and beyond some thoughts on DIY PR right now, and how to prioritize long-term brand building in a social-first world

wrote about all the *bob mould voice* changes I'm seeing in music publicity lately 💫

open.substack.com/pub/thenoear...

I come from the world of music PR but honestly it feels so similar! I fall in love with an album months before it’s out, and it's a rush sending it to the folks I think will dig it. Mild heartbreak when they don’t, but a total high when they do!

should I make these lol

should I make these lol

# 21 - "as women, we evolve anyway" Motherhood changed me. So did the music industry.

# 21 - "as women, we evolve anyway"

did you know I have a substack? I don't write there often but I was inspired to when I saw that we were assuming $5000 would be enough money to support working parents lol

open.substack.com/pub/thenoear...

@jamiecoletta.bsky.social I was just reading today's email from you. Not sure if you're familiar with Seattle's Warren Dunes band but Julia started a local non-profit somewhat along the lines of what you're talking about. icymi info is here www.warrendunesband.com/manyhands