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About jamilah

i think about a lot of things, and sometimes i write about them.

The Sentimentality of ’20 Years Of Anger’

Posted on September 9, 2023 by jamilah

Anyone who’s read any of my writings up to this point most likely know how i feel about the Metallica album St. Anger– in the case you are not aware, here is a film i did. In short, St. Anger … Continue reading →

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i met the band who saved my life.

Posted on August 11, 2023 by jamilah

(Note: This piece makes mention of suicide and mental health struggles) i struggled around whether or not i was going to write (or do a podcast) about this. i struggled because i don’t want the experience misconstrued as one simply … Continue reading →

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The Transition of Sinéad O’Connor, Amid ‘Dangerous Days’

Posted on July 31, 2023 by jamilah

(Note: This post discusses abuse, suicide, rape and mental health struggles) The day after learning of the passing of Shuhada’ Sadaqat (also named Magda Davitt, but best known as Sinéad O’Connor), i had a mental health breakdown of inescapable intrusive … Continue reading →

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When Is It A Good Time To Critique An Artist?

Posted on July 29, 2023 by jamilah

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gyuzt-1469cc7 (RECORDED ON MAY 29, 2023) After a ton of mishaps and mental health episodes, we finally have this episode up!!!  jesse and jamilah felt inspired to discuss this after the physical transition of Tina Turner, given a few anti-African … Continue reading →

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Vegan Cooking and Punk Rock: A Conversation With Joshua Ploeg

Posted on June 3, 2023 by jamilah

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dtupg-1424dbd (RECORDED ON MAY 23, 2023) This is a multi-tiered episode of sorts, if you will.  The Mulkilteo Fairies were one of jamilah’s most favoritest hardcore/punk bands in the early to mid 1990s, as she was a young punk kid … Continue reading →

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The ’Giving Flowers’ series (episode 2): Stevie Wonder

Posted on May 28, 2023 by jamilah

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-f2uyc-141d066 (RECORDED ON MAY 13, 2023) This is an interesting episode, as tables have somewhat turned…  jamilah is usually the fanboi (of various things) out of the two hosts; however, given that he was massively beloved by her in the … Continue reading →

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A conversation With Old Head (aka Steven)

Posted on May 14, 2023 by jamilah

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-i8tmf-140a68d (RECORDED ON APRIL 30, 2023) One of the objectives of this podcast is to engage with the ways we all connect with and to music.  Of course, that would be boring if it were just jesse and jamilah every … Continue reading →

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A Conversation On Disability & Metal (feat. Nick (aka MetalLawyer))

Posted on April 28, 2023 by jamilah

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tui6m-13f3c17 (RECORDED ON APRIL 23, 2023) jamilah has been fairly open on this podcast about her experience as an amputee, and the ways music is now experienced due to it.  We want to take time in various episodes to explore … Continue reading →

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A discussion of 72 Seasons, Metallica’s new album

Posted on April 18, 2023 by jamilah

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-rvxnj-13e7655 (RECORDED ON APRIL 17, 2023) 72 Seasons must be a special album, because jesse stayed up past his bedtime to discuss it!  This is his first experience with a new Metallica album release cycle, so jamilah was extremely excited … Continue reading →

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The ’Giving Flowers’ series (episode 1): Mudhoney (feat. Abby Denson)

Posted on April 12, 2023 by jamilah

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dw95x-13df622 (RECORDED ON APRIL 8, 2023) We aren’t getting any younger, and neither are some of the artists we love.  We wanted to present a way to appreciate folks while they are still here (even if they’re not currently producing … Continue reading →

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