Katy, what is it?

https://www.facebook.com/jershh84/posts/10206853391612264

I can't turn away. But...

I feel like starting with Gaga (yes I hear the groans and teeth sucking) we're being dragged down a weird hybrid entertainment combining every lousy defective thread that's frayed away from the cores of fashion-downtown 80s NY fringe art/club kid-Hollywood glam-contemporary hip hop cultures.

And it's really difficult to tell what if anything is good/authentic/worth following. And further, if any of it is at all self-aware. For instance, does Perry know this performance (and the Migos clip) can be funny too? And that's ok? Can any of these folks laugh at themselves? Maybe they can and I don't see it.

The upside, for me, is it makes me dig up the real shit. Like Grace Jones, Laurie Anderson, The Kitchen, John Waters, FGTH for some reason come to mind. Loads more when I see more of this whatever it is. (Other stuff for you too, I hope.)

We just watched TapeHeads. Happily mocking everything about video/celebrity culture mid-80s. Maybe that's what these folks need. But would they/we know when to laugh?

Can I post to square space from email?

Heck yeah i can.

I like hearing The Flaming Lips but Kmart is an asshole.

Stop remaking songs for ads. Stop changing lyrics to fit your ad and stop editing to fit your timing. Songs are made to fit and create moods. If you mess with that - you make folks feel yucky. Stop it.

Stories

I tell stories. To my kids. Kids like stories.

At work, I sell things. Sometimes people like to be sold things. Sometimes not so much. It's important to know your audience.

I like to take difficult turns and risky paths. I feel like if they work, everyone is so proud of themselves. If they don't, it doesn't matter because you've probably always been replaced.

I come from a long Line of musicians who didn't really understand commerce or the American Dream. I like to think we all share a love of sneakers and performance fabric. I sometimes wear cranky pants. It probably means My psychic laundry bag is full.

Words words words I'm so sick of words

I like dirty bastard. I love douchebag. I adore splendid and I can't say revisionist enough. I hate dollop but somehow enjoy smidge. Cheap Trick is a great band name but Fun. is not. You don't have to like my words or my shoes. But I appreciate it appreciation ofthe thought put into them.