Man, I came back to the blogging universe after all these years just to find out people really hate bloggers and podcasters 😂
Anyway...From The Archives:
In 2005 I remember working as a commercial painter and playing a bunch of drum and bass shows all over North Florida; drawing these weird things in my sketchbook when I wasn't staying up for days and drinking like a fish. Clearly the subject matter in the photos above are a direct result of this behavior.
Don't ask me why but I still, to this day, scroll through FaceBook occasionally - probably to keep up with just how everyone-owns-a-food-truck weird the world continues to become. However, I'm glad I do because I ran across this piece of very useful and relevant information that you will definitely need to continue living the rest of your lives in relative sanity:
From Strictly Hip Hop:
"Exciting news, Black Thought & Danger Mouse just announced what looks like the follow up to my favorite album of 2022 "Cheat Codes", the single is entitled "Up" and will be released tomorrow october 8th, their is a short teaser and also another post with the line "I hold the fury so they fear me.."
I slept on Cheat Codes for a couple years, and I am not proud to type those words on a keyboard. I've always been on Team Black Thought since Organix and have been rooting for Danger Mouse since DANGERDOOM so I shouldn't have waited that long to listen to their collab, but once I did I was never the same. No, seriously I was a few years older. Anyway, the "Up" single is an inspiring piece that has Thought delivering his signature ominous, wack-rapper-killing venom while Mouse is (from what I envisioned) wearing a Phantom of the Opera mask while on the boards. Give it a listen and tell me you're not salivating for the entire album...
For anyone out there who's as old as I am, remember when I posted about those Backrooms videos? They're crazy, right? Well now there's about to be a feature length film and I can't contain the giddy I-just-got-a-bunch-of-vinyl-records joy I'm experiencing right now...
First things first...A24 is at the helm. I do believe Kane Pixels - the originator of the concept, if I'm not mistaken - is directing (I could be wrong, I haven't researched this) so I'm hoping that ensures authenticity as far as keeping the integrity of the overall concept. I did see someone comment that "if it's not found footage, I'm out". I whole heartedly agree. Not shooting it in found footage format will take away from the overall ominous creepiness and sense of abandonment that The Backrooms universe is known for. Let's see how it plays out, but in the meantime let's all try not to no-clip into somewhere unknown.
I have so many questions...
I guess my first question is why was there a giant AR-15 in the sky? My second question would be what's the significance of the triangle? There are a slew of others, but this film shines a light on the fact that there are writers out there who are very much capable of original storytelling. Also, thank god for Ring cameras, right? What I really dig about this movie is the I-didn't-see-that-coming factor is on 10 for a good portion of the film. The jump scares are crisp and on time, so you won't get bored at any moment while watching it. Let's see what Zach Cregger comes up with next.
Can honestly say I wasn't expecting this…
From Today:
"D'Angelo, the Grammy winning R&B musician best known for chart-topping hits including "Lady," "Brown Sugar" and “Untitled (How Does It Feel)," has died at age 51 after a private battle with cancer, his family has shared in a statement to TODAY.com.
TODAY.com has confirmed that his cause of death was pancreatic cancer.
“The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life … After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D’Angelo, has been called home, departing this life today, October 14th, 2025," the family said in a statement."
D'Angelo's music was the soundtrack for a whole generation of young men wearing Dopeman Nikes trying to ask the pretty foreign exchange girl to the middle school dance. I honestly think most of the young Black men in that generaton got a good portion of their soul from that Brown Sugar album. In all seriousness, the world is losing too many creative legends.
Salute! Rest In Power!
What in the Star Wars is about to happen...
From Living In Florida:
"Been awhile since we've shared one of these, but my pal Beek who works over at NASA reminded me that on Tuesday, December 3rd if you're outdoors anywhere within this circle of opportunity, just look up around 6:48 p.m. EST and you'll see the International Space Station gliding in from the northwest on a path that takes it approximately straight over Tallahassee, Tampa/St. Pete, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami.
Clear skies are predicted and it's always a thrill to anticipate the ISS and then see it coming into view -- it will look like a bright star or a bright planet like Venus and on this pass it will be visible for a good five minutes before it wraps around Earth. If you're watching this with kids, let them know that even though it may look small, it's about the width of a football field, that there are several astronauts (real people!) aboard, and they're sailing overhead at an altitude of 250 miles straight up in space (about the distance from Orlando to Miami). It may look slow from here, but they're flying by all of us at 17,500 mph -- or five miles per second!
If that doesn't get them hooked on space travel, take 'em to Kennedy Space Center. That should do it."
I could just be ignorant in guessing that this is probably an occasional thing that happens and this is just the first time I'm hearing about it. It's highly likely. However, I kinda find it disturbing that the International Space Station would ever be close enough for us to see without visual aid. I mean, it's not the same thing as being able to see where your car is parked.
I'm going to go ahead and warn y'all now, this is not an interview for the faint of heart or easily offended...
From Write Like A Legend:
"Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the genius of Philip K. Dick with this meticulously restored and remastered interview. Gain unparalleled insights into his formative years, confront the depths of traumatic experiences that shaped his unique perspective, and accompany him on mind-altering journeys that inspired his groundbreaking works. Unravel the intricate threads of the VALIS enigma, a central theme in Dick's thought-provoking narratives. Join us in this immersive exploration, rediscovering the profound intellect and captivating storytelling of the legendary science fiction author."
Major influence alert! When I stumbled upon this interview I made it a point to listen to it from start to finish. I don't want to fan-boy out and say too much, so I'll let y'all listen and let it marinate. Until next time!
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