This is going to be a quick one. Since I promised to always try and keep you in the loop first on limited edition stuff, I thought I’d let you know that our friends at the amazing Vinyl Fantasy in Brooklyn have some copies of the WHAT’S THE FURTHEST PLACE FROM HERE? #1 deluxe edition for sale online and in their store right now. If you’re in the area, pop in.
I’d ask that you only order one so others can get them.
And if you’re going to grab a copy, poke around their site and get yourself some other great comics or records. They have an amazingly well curated selection. Can I recommend THE GOOD ASIAN vol. 1 and REGIONAL JUSTICE CENTER- Crime & Punishment 12”?
And if you miss out, don’t worry. I will let you know when I see other shops list them online too.
In honor of getting this BLAKE SCHWARZENBACH / JOYCE MANOR record out in the wild, here is one of my favorite songs from JOYCE MANOR.
This album has been a soundtrack to my writing and my wandering since it first came out 10 years ago. I’ve loved every record they’ve put out since and love how they continue to evolve and push themselves in new directions as a band. It’s really inspiring to see any artist constantly challenge themselves. The songwriting, the musicianship, all of it continues to grow and keep them one of the most exciting bands around. That kind of commitment to craft is something that really inspires me and I aspire to do with my work. But leaving all that pretentious stuff aside, this song is just a fucking banger.
Catch them on tour this spring. Go order the rerelease of their S/T debut album now.
That’s it for me.
Stay warm. Stay safe. Watch Pen15.
-Matthew Rosenberg
NYC 12/20/21