Category Archives: music

Ver a Kneecap en la Ciudad de México (while having a good time AND thinking about an artist’s responsibility)

Posted on October 28, 2026 by jamilah

(There’s a bit of flashing lights in the ‘Better Way’ video; please be forewarned. All other videos/photos are okay. Thanks!) There was a running half joke i kept to myself for years; however, due to the current scenario we are … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on James Hetfield’s Comments, From A Pan-Africanist, Leftist Hardcore Metallica Appreciator

Posted on October 15, 2026 by jamilah

Honestly, i mulled over writing about this, particularly since i’ve addressed, in depth, my struggles with James Hetfield’s positions in the past. i’ve also been very open in the grief i got from friends due to my love of the … Continue reading →

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Lou Barlow’s 60th Birthday: An Exercise In Gratitude, Gracefulness And Community

Posted on August 11, 2026 by jamilah

One of my all-time favorite lyricists, Chris Hannah (of Propagandhi) very recently sang a poignant line regarding “the cruel ravages of time”:“We have a simple choice to make/Lament the decline or welcome it with grace.” As a person who cannot … Continue reading →

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Metallica In London (UK)- Night 1 of 2: The Importance Of Community (Amid The Presence Of Trauma)

Posted on July 4, 2026 by jamilah

(note: There’s references to suicide/ideation and assault here. If you’re okay with that, thanks in advance for reading.) Despite the dreadful day i had, i was reminded of the gift of Metallica’s music in my life. It is this gift … Continue reading →

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Pharrell Williams, The Myth Of The Apolitical, And The Reality Of Class Alliances

Posted on November 29, 2025 by jamilah

The attempt to divide art and politics is a bourgeois which says good poetry, art, cannot be political, but since everything is … political, even an artist or work that claims not to have any politics is making a political … Continue reading →

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A Message To The ‘Anti-Immigrant’ & Anti-Queer/Trans Metallica Fans…

Posted on June 18, 2025 by jamilah

(This post is also on my Substack page, but i posted it here as well. Thanks for reading!) When i was 14 years old i was introduced to Metallica. By the time i turned 15, they were my favorite band. … Continue reading →

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First Impressions Upon Seeing ‘Sinners’…

Posted on May 9, 2025 by jamilah

(This piece is going to have major spoilers- proceed if you are okay with that, or if you have seen the film. Thanks for reading!) i am going to be honest. The only film i have seen directed by Ryan … Continue reading →

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The Beauty Of Scars: (More) Lessons Learned From (Once Again) Meeting Metallica

Posted on April 21, 2025 by jamilah

“Let the scars tell the story. Before I die. Let the scars tell the story. ‘Cause scars never lie” Metallica, ‘Black Squirrel’ In order to show your scars, you have to be able to have appreciation for them in some … Continue reading →

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My 25 (current) Desert Island Discs

Posted on January 19, 2025 by jamilah

The last post i made was regarding my 100 (current) favorite records (plus five more); but unless you have a whole digital database of records, you cannot bring everything with you. So of course the question becomes, if you were … Continue reading →

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My 100 Favorite Albums And EPs (Right Now)… Plus Five

Posted on December 28, 2024 by jamilah

The ‘favorite albums’ list… This is a list i’ve wanted to put together for several years now, but have never gotten around to it. There is so much music in the world- much of it that i’ve never heard. With … Continue reading →

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