Matty C | What Am I Making

Thanks, @kvonyborg.bsky.social

‘The Zelig of Indie Rock’?!? I’ll take it….really nice audio chat about my “how did I get here” weirdo life on the @whatamimaking.bsky.social show. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Thank you so much, my friend. So glad you loved this.

Loved this conversation between my friend @whatamimaking.bsky.social and the brilliant Josh Ritter.

It’s all about art, joy, and the courage it takes to live openly as a creator.

Such a moving listen-full of heart, humor, and humanity. I was bummed to miss Josh last night here in DM.

Bonus Episode: Ways to Stick Around The Stick Arounds and Hummel Hometown Beers

You will want to stick around for this bonus episode, featuring Pops on Hops regular,
@whatamimaking.bsky.social, and his bandmate from The Stick Arounds, Jeff Gower @deer-elk.bsky.social, as we discuss their album "Ways to Hang On" and their upcoming fall tour!
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Thanks so much for the share, my friend!

Thanks for sharing, Tina!

Listen to my two friends talk music.
#MusicSky
@jdcarroll88.bsky.social with @whatamimaking.bsky.social
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Thanks so much for sharing, friend. Glad you dig this.

Prolly not. The cruelty is the point.

When these early peoples managed to find a way to replicate these animals on walls, artists must have been something like magicians. I like to think they still are.

100%

They manage to find new depths to crawl to.

Bracket Challenge: Greatest Debut Album of All-Time - Round One (Part Three) Round One of our massive tourney rolls on with another eight blistering matchups. This batch of contests features power pop royalty, hair metal heroes, a pair of Elvises duking it out, and more.

Round One of our massive tourney rolls on with another eight blistering matchups. This batch of contests features power pop royalty, hair metal heroes, a pair of Elvises duking it out, and more.

Come join us.

Cheers,
Matty C

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WAIM #074 - Deer & Elk After a lengthy hiatus from the podcast, I am back in the captain’s chair. This week, it’s a chat with my dear friends and bandmates Jeff Gower and Jason Lantrip of the new musical duo Deer & Elk.

The pod is back, baby! whatamimaking.substack.com/p/waim-074-d...

Where in the sweet holy fuck are they getting these ideas?

You morons, you can't repeat the Gilded Age. That's not how history works--it only goes in one direction. Now let me take a big sip of coffee and make sure no nihilistic young Italians have built homemade weapons with which to assassinate robber barons.

We Own Nothing From the archive: A recent rideshare experience confirmed that our digital hellscape is deepening, and that the things we pay for don't buy us much at all.

Here's an archived edition of a hugely popular essay on why we own nothing when we listen via streaming. It recounts my ride with a young MSU student and how clearly it displayed the problems with the streaming economy.

If you care about artists, I really hope you read this.

Cheers,
Matty C

A screenshot of a LinkedIn comment by Jill Christensen. Her profile photo shows a professional headshot of a woman with blonde hair wearing a dark blazer. The text of the comment reads: “While I do not condone violence, I would be dead or bankrupt right now if BMS did not have a grant program for their cancer drugs. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer this year and UHC denied every claim. When I lived in Colorado in 2016, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer and BCBS denied every claim. While today’s event is tragic, it does not come as a surprise to the millions of people - like myself - who pay their OOP costs and premiums only to be turned away at…” The comment cuts off with a “…more” link. Below the comment are three icons for reactions—an applause, a heart, and a lightbulb—indicating 113 reactions, as well as a link showing 3 replies.

A rubicon has definitely been crossed.

Tour Diary: 'Transit Town' Live From Los Alamos, NM (Video) A live performance of the Harborcoat track 'Transit Town' all the way from the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico.

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YouTube video by Phonophore Records Tansit Town Live In Los Alamos

It's time for another Tour Diary video. This one features a performance of my tune 'Transit Town' that was originally recorded by my band Harborcoat.

Watch the video below and check out the full essay on the performance at the link in the comments below.

Cheers,
Matty C

youtu.be/cW25KbAs9us

Jeff does amazing work.

If you don’t think this is exactly what we’re up against, then you haven’t been paying attention.

The number is still pretty fucking gross.

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Thank you so much, my friend. Sorry for my BS absence. Appreciate the love.

Ten Great Films For The Whole Family At Holiday Break A collection of films the entire family can enjoy this holiday season. But these ain't Christmas films.

Here is a rundown of ten great films to recommend to your family this holiday season. You can thank me later.

The reason for the season.

Too Big To Hail The coverage missing in Michigan football's recent win over Penn State, and why everyone loses.

New article up on the Substack on the continuing sad state of collegiate athletics.