Author Archives: almosthipguy

My City, ‘Tis of Thee

Posted on October 5, 2005 by almosthipguy

SWEET TOWN OF MISERY, OF THEE I SING (originally posted in Accelerated Decrepitude, 10/5/2005) I’m trying to compile a list of how my hometown is representin’…in the world of music. Yes, yes, we all have heard Randy Newman’s uplifting portrait … Continue reading →

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Citysongs

Posted on September 2, 2005 by almosthipguy

Baltimore by Genevieve Williams (New Colonist, 2005) The city of Baltimore is something of an enigma. It’s not a popular film setting, unless you’re John Waters; it’s frequently overlooked in favor of such neighboring metropolises as Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. … Continue reading →

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All Hail the Queen

Posted on July 17, 2003 by almosthipguy

DJ K-Swift Presides Over Club Music’s Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World by Jaye Hunnie (City Paper, 7/16/2003) Any night of the week you can find clubs and bars around the city packed with predominately young black men and women, their pants … Continue reading →

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