Like the photos on this site? Most were lovingly captured by talented photographer Tim Carpenter. His site has lots more, too. He’s also very cute. And smart. And a good friend. He shows his stuff at a little gallery in Nolita. Buy one today.

Willamette Week is where I worked for many years as a writer and editor. Good paper, great city.

The National Arts Journalism Program at Columbia University hosted me this year as a fellow. Don't make any jokes about the word fellow; I've heard them all, I promise. Anyway, an amazing organization that unfortunately is closing its doors.

Jason Gross puts out a thoughtful online magazine dissecting music called Perfect Sound Forever.

Gawker—don't live in New York without it.

The New York Times. My new hometown broadsheet.

The Last Town Chorus writes the songs that make the whole world claw at heart.