The Unblinking Ear Podcast 1/1/15

Happy New Year everybody! It's been far too long since I've posted a new podcast but it's my new year's resolution to post them on a more consistent schedule. (Full disclosure: I'm pretty sure I make this resolution every year and fail.) During the wait, I hope you enjoyed the Best of 2014 show I did on WFMU and, of course, I hope you've checked out Unblinking Ear Records Serious Rockers mixtape which is available for streaming and download now with tapes shipping next week! But for now, kick off 2015 in style with this new podcast!

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The Unblinking Ear Podcast 8/8/13

As I was getting ready to post this podcast someone sent me an excellent article on some of the more annoying habits of people on social media. As a lark, I decided to see how many the very human but very irritating motivations outlined in the article one could apply to this podcast.

Image Crafting. I have great knowledge of and good taste in a certain silver of a subgenre of rock music.

Narcissism. My my knowledge is so deep and taste so impeccable, it would a crime not so share them with the world.

Attention Craving. Please recognize my awesome knowledge and taste!

Jealousy Inducing. Yes, I own that rare record which I just played. Don't you want it/wish you were me?

Loneliness. I have nothing better to do with my life than assemble these.

Wow. 5 for 5. I'm pretty insufferable. Hopefully you find this podcast interesting/informative/entertaining enough to justify my abhorrent behavior.

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The Unblinking Ear Podcast 6/21/12

(Above: the scourge of sports radio listeners)
There are times when I wonder if, in the brave new world of online streaming, making a music podcast is still vital. But today I was listening to Pandora in my car when an ad for Brad Benson Hyundai came on between songs.

I then realized, what I do is necessary. You're welcome.

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The Unblinking Ear Podcast: What I'm Into

(2010 isn't over. You shouldn't even be done with your advent calendar yet.)

Periodically, people ask me what I've been listening to lately. This kind of puts me on the spot as I try to cycle through everything I've listened to in the past few weeks and which of it might be appropriate or attractive to the speaker. Ultimately, it usually provokes a semi-hostile, passive aggressive reaction from me such as "I don't know! Stuff!"

Besides, I do a fairly regular podcast and maintain a music blog. What I'm digging at any particular time is a matter of public record. It's only a few clicks away if you own a computer. I can't do all the work for you people.

Incidentally, this is not a best of 2010 podcast. That will be the next one. Yes, I'll be condensing all the music I've liked best in the past year into a single download. How much more convenient does it get?

So the next time you see me out in public, just compliment what I'm wearing or something. We can talk about music. Just try and keep the topic narrow. And buy me a drink.


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