Quincentuple your blog.
I consider myself reasonably savvy when it comes to the ol' internets. Really, I do. If anyone in the office asks me some sort of bizarre question about an obscure topic, I can usually have an answer for them in minutes via web searching and the like; I've been also using HTML since 1997 (holy geez that feels like forever) when I built my first website (which, yes, included a section dedicated to Star Wars, and no, I'm not going to link to it so you can't make fun of me). I'm generally the first person in the office and in my circle of friends to see the latest viral video sensation or hilarious Photoshopped image (ah, how I long for the halcyon days of introducing Moshzilla to the entire editorial staff...), and I can't tell you how many times I've had to help out Tim with the simplest web functions (love ya, buddy, but you're pretty inept when it comes to finding anything besides pornography on the web).
My one fault? Up until recently, I had no idea what RSS feeds were, and then once I learned (RSS=Really Simple Syndication; it's basically a way to subscribe to your favorite websites and read all their updates in one place), I still didn't take advantage of them. Luckily, my girlfriend turned me onto Google Reader which is the best thing ever. I now see the amazingness of RSS feeds: I've subscribed to hundreds of websites already, ranging from MTV News to a blog strictly about pizza, and the program gathers every post from these websites into one, easily readable/searchable page for my benefit. (I sound like I work for Google, don't I?)
What I really enjoy, though, is now I'm able to keep tabs on blogs written by musicians. I had a folder of band blogs bookmarked but would always forget to check them, but with Google Reader, I can stay up to date on all sorts of stuff (and be entertained at the same time). Here's some of my favorite musician blogs currently:
Bad Sandwich Chronicles (by the Lawrence Arms' Brendan Kelly)
When it comes to clever, comedic writing, Brendan Kelly is on par with Every Time I Die's Keith Buckley (shit, does anyone if that dude has a blog?). Kelly rarely writes about the Arms, but instead writes about being a parent to a newborn and how it affects his sex life. Must-read.
D.E.A.D.R.A.M.O.N.E. (by Silverstein's Billy Hamilton)
Billy doesn't post incredibly frequently on this thing but when he does, they tend to be either huge photo recaps of Silverstein tours (which are always entertaining and beautiful to look at) or musings on how great mid-'90s emo was. What's not to love?
I Feel Sick To My Stomach (by Against Me!'s Tom Gabel)
This blog is a fairly new one, and Tom posts in it semi-frequently. Its content varies from band-related writings (like playing a fest in England and comparing Paramore to Babyshambles) to more personal entries (like how his wife's grandmother just passed away). It's a confusing, uncomfortable look into one of punk's best songwriters.
In The Trees (by Rx Bandits' Steve Choi)
Steve and Matt from Rx Bandits came into the AP office earlier this week to record an acoustic session for our website (which will launch tomorrow, so be on the lookout!), and while we were getting everything set up, Steve and I chatted about a whole bunch of things, including our favorite music, and it seems like we were kindred spirits. I feel that way when reading his blog, too, which started off as an Rx Bandits recording blog and has quickly morphed into neat little anecdotes about being on the road (and also his hatred for "spirit fingers" when busting out a guitar solo, something I completely disagree with).
Travie's Blog (by Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy)
Unfortunately, Trav's not done much in the way of actual blogging in the past month, instead just posting random photos/videos (many of which involve his cousin Tyga). Every once in a while, though, he'll pull the curtain back on his life and give you a few more clues to what really makes the dude tick. You just have to wade through all the photos of him with Freddie Madball to find those posts.
That's what I'm currently into; what musician blogs do you read? Leave a comment and share!
My one fault? Up until recently, I had no idea what RSS feeds were, and then once I learned (RSS=Really Simple Syndication; it's basically a way to subscribe to your favorite websites and read all their updates in one place), I still didn't take advantage of them. Luckily, my girlfriend turned me onto Google Reader which is the best thing ever. I now see the amazingness of RSS feeds: I've subscribed to hundreds of websites already, ranging from MTV News to a blog strictly about pizza, and the program gathers every post from these websites into one, easily readable/searchable page for my benefit. (I sound like I work for Google, don't I?)
What I really enjoy, though, is now I'm able to keep tabs on blogs written by musicians. I had a folder of band blogs bookmarked but would always forget to check them, but with Google Reader, I can stay up to date on all sorts of stuff (and be entertained at the same time). Here's some of my favorite musician blogs currently:
Bad Sandwich Chronicles (by the Lawrence Arms' Brendan Kelly)
When it comes to clever, comedic writing, Brendan Kelly is on par with Every Time I Die's Keith Buckley (shit, does anyone if that dude has a blog?). Kelly rarely writes about the Arms, but instead writes about being a parent to a newborn and how it affects his sex life. Must-read.
D.E.A.D.R.A.M.O.N.E. (by Silverstein's Billy Hamilton)
Billy doesn't post incredibly frequently on this thing but when he does, they tend to be either huge photo recaps of Silverstein tours (which are always entertaining and beautiful to look at) or musings on how great mid-'90s emo was. What's not to love?
I Feel Sick To My Stomach (by Against Me!'s Tom Gabel)
This blog is a fairly new one, and Tom posts in it semi-frequently. Its content varies from band-related writings (like playing a fest in England and comparing Paramore to Babyshambles) to more personal entries (like how his wife's grandmother just passed away). It's a confusing, uncomfortable look into one of punk's best songwriters.
In The Trees (by Rx Bandits' Steve Choi)
Steve and Matt from Rx Bandits came into the AP office earlier this week to record an acoustic session for our website (which will launch tomorrow, so be on the lookout!), and while we were getting everything set up, Steve and I chatted about a whole bunch of things, including our favorite music, and it seems like we were kindred spirits. I feel that way when reading his blog, too, which started off as an Rx Bandits recording blog and has quickly morphed into neat little anecdotes about being on the road (and also his hatred for "spirit fingers" when busting out a guitar solo, something I completely disagree with).
Travie's Blog (by Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy)
Unfortunately, Trav's not done much in the way of actual blogging in the past month, instead just posting random photos/videos (many of which involve his cousin Tyga). Every once in a while, though, he'll pull the curtain back on his life and give you a few more clues to what really makes the dude tick. You just have to wade through all the photos of him with Freddie Madball to find those posts.
That's what I'm currently into; what musician blogs do you read? Leave a comment and share!
posted by Scott Heisel at
11:00 AM
9 Comments:
even though most of what has been posted lately is new lyrics, i have been reading william beckett's new blog. i like it. :)
I've been a die hard HiMyNameIsMark blog reader since last summer. Then lately I picked up William Beckett's blog which has been slowly leaking new Fast Times Lyrics and FTSBlog which is basically stuff that Marc from FTSK puts up ranging from pictures to his own version of One Red Paperclip
I dig Aaron Turner's art blog a whole lot:
http://aaronbturner.blogspot.com/
Also, The Loved Ones MySpace blog is pretty cool, they're very interactive, and Dillinger Escape Plan's is epically entertaining at times. That feud they had with A7X a while back was hilarious.
i also have been reading william beckett's blog and i absolutely love it :]
Shit.
How did I end up here?
I was looking for porn.
Kimya Dawson's blog is the only one I read on a regular basis.
I should get on top of the Google Reader thing. I always draw a giant blank when I try to remember the blogs and/or websites I want to visit. I don't use bookmarks; I've been relying on memory, but that's obviously not working out so well.
Speaking of internet trends, have you jokerized yourself?
Yeah, Kimya and William Beckett..
Oh, and Ryland Blackinton (from Cobra Starship.) though he doesn't update as often anymore.
On Blogger, I occasionally frequent Tranquil Mammoth and Shy Boys Win (aka Hunter and Jade from AFI).
Entertaining stuff!
max silvestri's blog is generally super funny
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