Rock Writ

A podcast exploring rock criticism and old-school fanzine culture.

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

Wife asking why I got her a collection of RFK Jr.'s poetry for Mother's Day.

[Gregory Ego @Gregory_Ego]

Howie Klein RIP. @rockwritpod podcast with Klein:

"Former music exec and lifer Howie Klein shares stories from his enchanted life! Sandy Pearlman, Richard Meltzer, doing time with the Fugs, partying with Hendrix, ticking off Tom Verlaine, and more."

https://t.co/TvPcLaowD2

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

@cyanidetooth Yeah!

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

New fanzine alert! Click below for Jay Hinman's latest venture. Where does he find the time? Is he farming out the writing to AI?

Sure to be up to the man's usual high standards. Order yours today!

https://t.co/Kk7UmzkIf6

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

Now listening - hearing this solo Tom Verlaine album for the first time and had to do a double take - dude sounds exactly like Chris D here!

https://t.co/fEh0q7QYQX

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

Episode 38 with Eddie Flowers out now! Sharp takes on underground music and fanzines from a lifer with the gift of gab. Gizmos, Crawlspace, Gulcher, Vulcher, Heavy Mother, & more. Objectively one of our best!

https://t.co/3s7r4i9qaE

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

Now listening - that rare ultra hyped song that's all that and then some

https://t.co/MmVsr2UPZa

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

Now listening - instantly hummable ballad from these Montreal clowns who ain't no joke. Get the album!

https://t.co/aiMeleMDXJ

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

@thegoodmarty Louis is a Canadian zine legend in his own right!

[The Richard Meltzer Fanclub @thegoodmarty]

Thanks to Scott Woods (https://t.co/3LUpQMwTSM) for having me on his program, which focuses on Aesthetics of Rock but also allows for discussion on any Richard Meltzer related matter I could bring in front of the camera!

Here is Part 1:

https://t.co/O67BA1XxmX

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

@cyanidetooth @TheBonnieFrank1 Do it!

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

Now listening - a bill with this bunch, Circus Lupus & Honor Role would be something else

https://t.co/GediEslXEQ

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

Now listening - the great Benny Golson has left the building. Here's a favourite solo - exhilarating and magical.

https://t.co/pSkM7dwrqO

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

Now listening - NJ's finest in a pastoral mood. Sublime stuff!

https://t.co/1aha9z9Lca

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

Now listening - lovely reading of a Kiwi pop staple by the always dependable Barbara Manning. Originally appeared on the No Alternative comp from '93 that had everyone from Sarah McLachlan to Straitjacket Fits to Beastie Boys!

https://t.co/uXTmVY5BfK

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

Now listening - SST gem from '86, for all you Gun Club/Urinals/Verlaines lovers out there

https://t.co/dqCvODuQap

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

Now listening - one of my favourite song intros (a real strength of early REM), with a canny use of space representing the Mission of Burma/Gang of Four side of their personality

https://t.co/XGGTs5lVo1

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

Now listening - their best JJ Cale cover is right here

https://t.co/RsBuZUGFrW

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

Now listening - post-no wave blues raunch from 1980, before Elliot Sharp joined. Bracing!
https://t.co/TfC9hrwztX

[Rock Writ @rockwritpod]

Now reading - solid toilet literature, from a time when so many classic jazz albums were out of print