What it was
This started out in late 2023 as:
- a place to post my book reviews in case Goodreads eats them.
- a way for me to learn wordpress, to benefit my professional life (I run a boutique communications agency).
What it is and isn’t
It is:
- 3-ish book reviews a week (I read a TON, and try to be as varied as I can be)
- 4-ish music features a week (with a distinct Canadian bias). Not reviews: I don’t write about music I don’t like.
- The Shortlist: links to short-form writing that I love (short stories and creative nonfiction)
- The Setlist: a weekly playlist and some callouts to new artists and great music I’ve heard
- other things that seem related – movies, news articles, other links that appeal to the same audience as the above
I try to find stuff that’s under the radar or a bit weird. Music and books and stories are important and worth spending time on. The best stuff is never the most popular stuff. Send me good stuff.
It isnt:
- politics or news-focused (though sometimes it creeps in)
- reviews of artists that are covered amply elsewhere
- rewritten press releases, album or tour announcements
it might be:
Something even better! I’d love to have other people write things for this site, either as a guest or regular in any capacity. If you like this and would like to be a part of it, please let me know!
Connect with me
I post enthusiastically on Bluesky
I post somewhat reluctantly on Instagram
I send out a weekly newsletter
I have RSS feeds if you’re a real one
Or you can email me and I promise I’ll respond.
If you’re looking for a starting point, check out the Friday Playlist, or the Essentials (music, books). Or sign up for the newsletter and let it all come to you on Friday mornings: