A look back at 2024, an amazing year in music
Every December, I look forward to the end-of-year ritual where we all reflect on what we watched, read, and listened to. This post is about the music of…
My favourite albums of 2022
Look, I know I’m late to the party. Everyone shares these lists in late December when there’s nothing going on and everyone is reflecting on the past year.…
I’m willing to bet Hisuian Pokémon are extinct
Pokémon: Legends Arceus is in many ways a break from tradition. But there’s one great Pokémon tradition it continues: leaving unanswered lore questions that can be filled in…
Is the first emo album the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds?
Eighteen years ago, a random blogger made an unsubstantiated claim about a popular album. Today, a certain subset of music nerds loves repeating the statement. You’ve likely heard…
I missed a chance to eat KFC with Mr Dressup
I almost ate KFC with Mr Dressup. That sounds surreal, but it’s true. It’s probably the most interesting thing that’s ever happened to me, but it’s also a…
My quest to see unhinged Twitter ads
I’ve long been interested in the legend of unhinged Twitter ads. It’s a simple yet inspirational tale. An everyday user, not too different from you or I, tailors…
Why do I run this blog? The shocking reasons revealed
Why do I run this blog? I like to reflect on that question occasionally. Questions like it, too. Why am I in this career? What am I getting…
No dumping: The aesthetics of the anti-dog-poop sign
In the residential side streets of midtown Toronto, it’s easy to think the only methods of public self-expression available to the residents are gaudy SUVs or the direction…
Pokémon and me: A personal history with a media giant
Pokémon has always been there for me. That’s a weird thing to say about a multibillion-dollar media franchise, but it’s true. I imagine Star Trek or Lord of…
How do you all have time to rewatch stuff?
Look, I need answers. How are you all finding time to rewatch stuff? I’ve wondered this for a long time, but I’ve been especially curious lately. There is…