First, I loved K10K, and I miss that internet. Second, I feel you. It’s time for people to bring some of that curated, DIY goodness back. I’m happy you’re doing it. And third, if you need an art contributor, I’d be happy to help in any way I can.
That early time of link farms were pretty fun. And I'm glad you're excited by the return of blogging, feels like it's the right time. And I will definitely reach out when the time is right! Thanks Aric!
Very excited to see what you create - I think it's a great direction. I started using substack late last year to share my favorite albums, mixtapes, playlists, and all things music related. However I'm already 'tiring' of substack - it's just like you said - why waste my time and energy into someone else's platform? I'm looking forward to your new blog and I'm sure you will provide inspiration for me to make a similar move, in fact you already have.
I also would be stoked for TFIB return. I’m blogging again, not very frequently but also just to have it on my own site, and really just for my eyes. There’s something in the air right now, a disenchantment with the drive for the hugest possible (viral) audiences, and the desire - at least for me - to say what I want to say, without hoping it’ll blow up and make me internet famous. We shall see.
Barry! Totally agree with you, that feeling of disenchantment is ripe in the air currently. There was such promise in these platforms. Over time though, they all end up losing their way, or are only concerned with endless growth and monetization. It definitely feels like own-able spaces is the way forward.
I first discovered The Fox is Black via The Hype Machine and your mixtapes. It feels like it was a golden era of internet idealism. Twitter was kind and full of friendly faces. Facebook was for mates. Tumblr was a fertile ground for beautifully creative silliness. The scramble for monetisation hadn’t affected the communities. Personally, I’d love to see your work again in a space online, although TBH the newsletters are a lovely concentration of good stuff. What am I trying to say? I think whatever you have to say, it’s worth hearing, and swerving the algorithm is a move I’d be behind all day.
First, I loved K10K, and I miss that internet. Second, I feel you. It’s time for people to bring some of that curated, DIY goodness back. I’m happy you’re doing it. And third, if you need an art contributor, I’d be happy to help in any way I can.
That early time of link farms were pretty fun. And I'm glad you're excited by the return of blogging, feels like it's the right time. And I will definitely reach out when the time is right! Thanks Aric!
Very excited to see what you create - I think it's a great direction. I started using substack late last year to share my favorite albums, mixtapes, playlists, and all things music related. However I'm already 'tiring' of substack - it's just like you said - why waste my time and energy into someone else's platform? I'm looking forward to your new blog and I'm sure you will provide inspiration for me to make a similar move, in fact you already have.
Sounds like we're on the same page Sig, it's funny how these things change. Keep me posted on what you ending up doing!
I also would be stoked for TFIB return. I’m blogging again, not very frequently but also just to have it on my own site, and really just for my eyes. There’s something in the air right now, a disenchantment with the drive for the hugest possible (viral) audiences, and the desire - at least for me - to say what I want to say, without hoping it’ll blow up and make me internet famous. We shall see.
Barry! Totally agree with you, that feeling of disenchantment is ripe in the air currently. There was such promise in these platforms. Over time though, they all end up losing their way, or are only concerned with endless growth and monetization. It definitely feels like own-able spaces is the way forward.
I first discovered The Fox is Black via The Hype Machine and your mixtapes. It feels like it was a golden era of internet idealism. Twitter was kind and full of friendly faces. Facebook was for mates. Tumblr was a fertile ground for beautifully creative silliness. The scramble for monetisation hadn’t affected the communities. Personally, I’d love to see your work again in a space online, although TBH the newsletters are a lovely concentration of good stuff. What am I trying to say? I think whatever you have to say, it’s worth hearing, and swerving the algorithm is a move I’d be behind all day.