Special Bonus "80's Club Friends" Spotify Playlist Part 1 (Halloween Edition)

So due to the massive interest in yesterday's playlist, I did a quick edit of "80's Club Friends Part One" the playlist that inspired me to release a sequel last night.

This one includes Big Audio Dynomite, Vicious Pink, Nitzer Ebb, Ministry, and many others!

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Special Bonus: "80's Club Friends Playlist Part 2 (Happy 1st Birthday #OPS)

This is the anniversary of the first playlist I ever put up on this blog. I figured I would return to the theme of the first playlist (80's Dance Club).

In addition, Pete Burns (Dead or Alive) passed away this week, and I met him when I was a club DJ and promoter way back in the 80's (RIP).

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Reflections From A Black Mirror: A Quick Response to Kathryn VanAryndonk

Black Mirror is a very controversial and often disturbing show. 

Kathryn VanAryndonk wrote a recent article criticizing Black Mirror, I think she made some really interesting arguments but I disagree with her central point almost entirely.

This is my respectful answer to her very well-written article.

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GoT: Insights From "The Long Night" (The World Of Ice And Fire)

Another entry in my deep-dive into The World of Ice and Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones.

This week I am covering the chapter called "The Long Night"

Enjoy!

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The Flash (The CW): S3 E4 - "The New Rogues"

My recap of The Flash (the CW) S3 E4 "The New Rogues"

On this episode, people get so dizzy with all of the love in the air that they get vertigo and fall into mirrors.

Enjoy!

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The “Manitoba Sea Castle” Spotify Playlist (#OPS Transmission #30)

This is my 30th #OPS Transmission Playlist (about my 80th overall I suspect).

This week's playlist includes the Flaming Lips, No Age, Crocodiles, Priests, Sleaford Mods and many others.

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#OPS Book Reviews: Chrissie Hynde's "Reckless: My Life as a Pretender"

I love reading books and I love music.

So, occasionally, I share my thoughts about music books that I think you might enjoy. There is a complete list of music books I endorse on my "music books" page.

This is my review of Chrissie Hynde's book Reckless: My Life as a Pretender.

Enjoy!

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Reflections From a Black Mirror: S2 E2 "White Bear"

Okay, I am starting to write about the show Black Mirror.

I am starting out of order and only covering the episodes I particularly find interesting.

The first episode I am covering is "White Bear"

Enjoy!

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Mr. Robot vs. the Criticism of Matt Zoller Seitz

This is my long-promised post answering the season-long and ongoing criticism of Mr. Robot by critic Matt Zoller Seitz (Vulture).

Enjoy!

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GoT: Insights from "The Age of Heroes" (The World of Ice and Fire)

This is part three of my companion series to the book "The World of Ice and Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and The Game of Thrones."

I am going through every chapter and breaking down the details. This week I am covering "The Age of Heroes" chapter.

Enjoy!

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The Flash (The CW) S3 E3: Magenta

This is my recap of The Flash Season 3 Episode 3: Magenta

On this episode, Alchemy creates a new rival, Jesse and Harrison Wells return, and Wally walks around looking sullen and impatient.

Enjoy!

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The “Second Animal Coffin” #Spotify Playlist (#OPS Transmission #29)

Another week, another playlist chock full of punk, post-punk, hip-hop, noise, and fun.

This week's #Spotify playlist includes songs from Warehouse, Cool Ghouls, Bauhaus, Generation X, Clinic, and many others.

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Halt and Catch Fire Season 3: The Complete #OPS Guide

Binge-Watch the third season of Halt and Catch Fire (one of the best written and acted shows on AMC) with these in-depth companion pieces. 

 

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5 Things That Would Make Me Ditch #Spotify For #AmazonMusicUnlimited

Basically, In this post, I beg Amazon to see the application of innovation instead of price as the way to displace Spotify as the go-to music streaming service.

If you are a band, solo artist, label, or avid music listener, please help share this post in order to get some attention from either Spotify or Amazon. Help me help you!

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Have You Heard This (Yet): Swet Shop Boys + L7

Another edition of "Have You Heard This (Yet)? My version of the "Album of the Week" feature.

This week, I am highlighting "Cashmere" by Swet Shop Boys and "Fast and Frightening" by L7.

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