EuroDivision Song Contest 2024: The post-mortem analysis

20 May 202424 May 2026

Another week has passed since another day has passed since another year has passed, and now comes the time to look back at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Hopefully reading…

Eurovision 2024: The Pre-Review (Semi-Final 2)

8 May 202424 May 2026

Another day has passed since another year has passed, and here I am again with my thoughts of the songs of the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.…

Eurovision 2024: The Pre-Review (Semi-Final 1)

5 May 20246 May 2024

Another year has passed and I'm back to go over the competing entries of the Eurovision Song Contest. Fewer songs than last time but I'm still handing this in only…

Eurovision 2026: All Songs Reviewed (Semi-Final 1)

7 May 202624 May 2026

May is here which means it's time for me to go over the entries of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. As usual, some jewels, some dreck, and some tough discussions…

Induction Heating: My Rock Hall Wish List

27 Jan 20261 Feb 2026

As part of my lifelong journey to misdirect my energy toward the least important causes, over the last few years I've become interested in the Rock and Roll Hall of…

Eurovision 2025: (After the Grand) Final Thoughts

31 May 202531 May 2025

Keeping with my time-honored tradition, here are my expertly crafted thoughts on the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. This time: Volatile votes, frustrating fandom, predictable patterns, and the aftermath of the…

Eurovision 2025 Review: The Finalists

12 May 202512 May 2025

Keeping with my time-honored tradition, here are my expertly crafted thoughts on the entries for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. This time: Tipsy trios, glammy guys, Viennese visionaries and final…

Eurovision 2025 Review: Semi-Final 2

11 May 202512 May 2025

Keeping with my time-honored tradition, here are my expertly crafted thoughts on the entries for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. This time: Balkan ballads, discount dolls, salacious songs and more…

Eurovision 2025 Review: Semi-Final 1

10 May 2025

Keeping with my time-honored tradition, here are my expertly crafted thoughts on the entries for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. This time: Deadly desserts, dour drinks, techno trifles and takes…

Billboard Year-End Number Ones, Ranked by Beard

25 Dec 202427 Dec 2024

I promise I'm working on some deeper pieces, both for the end of the year and for posterity. But for now, I just wanna get something out there since I…