Music

Went to Les Puces with my wife today — Europe’s biggest flea market.

I had been waiting to find these records in a second-hand record store for years ; didn’t feel the need to get a modern re-issue or a deluxe box set or anything like that. Super excited to have found them today!!

Four vinyl record albums featuring artists Prince, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, and a live concert scene are arranged on a marble table with a small pumpkin, a glass bottle, a water bottle, a green cloth, and a plush octopus.

A vinyl record of Prince’s “Sign O’ The Times” with a colorful cover featuring a drum set and various signs is placed on a marble tabletop next to a green tissue box. A person is holding a vinyl record of Prince's 1999 album on a marble table next to a green tissue box. A vinyl record of Michael Jackson's Thriller album rests on a marble table next to a green tissue box and a colorful item with red and blue text. A Bruce Springsteen Born to Run vinyl record album is placed on a marble table next to a green tissue box and other records.

“Whole world is The Ville”

11/6/26

Went to the J. Cole concert last night with my friend Matt. First time seeing Cole but woah, a pure hip-hop show, amazing energy, and the love and respect that he shows for his fans is given back to him with love and energy!

Everyone left the concert feeling having enjoyed themselves, singing together, just pure joy (and a bit of adrenaline!)

Incredible to have him start the show in the stands, make his way down like the man of the people that he is, and then interact with the audience all night long with respect, all the while representing his hometown of Fayetteville, NC!

Two men are smiling and posing for a selfie in front of a sign that reads THE FALLOUT TOUR. A large crowd is attending a concert or event in a spacious indoor arena with bright stage lights and a high ceiling structure. A performer in a crowd is reaching out to fans who are holding up their phones with flashlights on in a dimly lit setting. A person dressed in black stands near a black car on a stage set with a clock tower and arches in the background, while a crowd watches in the foreground. A large crowd of people is attending a concert in a dimly lit arena with bright stage lights and a screen showing the performer. A large crowd is attending a concert with a prominent illuminated display reading THE VILLE on the stage. A performer is seen on stage elevated above a large crowd bathed in intense red lighting during a concert. A large crowd is gathered in an arena with vibrant blue and purple stage lighting illuminating a performer on a suspended platform. A large crowd is watching a concert or performance on a stage with dramatic lighting and a backdrop resembling a vintage building facade. A performer with dreadlocks is singing on stage in front of a large audience, accompanied by a backdrop resembling a building with a clock tower and illuminated windows. A large crowd is gathered at a concert venue with a brightly lit stage displaying the words THANK YOU on a screen.

11/5/26 →

One of my all time grails

A vinyl record cover of John Mayer's Where the Light Is: Live in Los Angeles is placed against a wooden shelf with a small black tray containing coins nearby. A vinyl record is playing on a turntable placed on a wooden surface next to an open album cover featuring a black and white photograph of musicians.

11/1/26 →

Record Collection update: Pop Punk Sunday 🤘

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Simple Plan live at Accor Arena (Bigger Than You Think …the Sequel)

11/1/26

Last night seeing my favorite band for the second time! 🤘🎸🔥

Simple Plan at Accor Arena to close out their European Tour, with Neck Deep and Charlotte Sands as openers!

A few more thoughts and observations:

Amazing to get them to play the version of Jet Lag 🇫🇷 🌍
This trend of artists coming to the middle of the pit needs to continue: A$AP Rocky and J. Cole notoriously starting the show from the stands. Last night, Pierre got to the middle of the stage to perform Untitled (How could this happen to me?) and the. Made his way back to the stage by visiting the seated section, enjoying some time with the crowd! 🤯 🫂
They also gifted an all-paid all-inclusive trip to Quebec to one lucky winner to see them play in Montreal (in February) ✈️ 🇨🇦

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10/24/26 →

Right on time for Halloween: the 20th Anniversary Deluxe Version of My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade

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10/17/26 →

What a gem of an album!

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10/16/26 →

Received the final records order(outside of a handful of pre-orders that will be coming later)!

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10/9/26 →

This week’s update to the record collection! (I’m waiting for a final shipment next week, and then we’re good for the winter!):

My wife made the insightful observation that we don’t have enough female artists. Trying to improve on that front with some of our faves!

Five vinyl record albums with various cover designs are arranged on a white surface, featuring artists such as Macey Musgraves, Kings of Leon, and others.

A vinyl record (Romance by the band Fontaines D.C.) and its colorful sleeves, including one with the word romance and a heart-shaped pink object, are displayed on a marble surface. Two yellow vinyl records (Ego Death at the Bachelor Party by Hayley Williams) are partially pulled out from their respective sleeves, which are placed on a marble surface alongside an album cover featuring a woman with reddish hair and an inner black-and-white photograph. The album Come Around Sundown by Kings of Leon is displayed with its vinyl records, cover art, band member photos, and lyric sheet. A clear vinyl record titled Deeper Well by Kacey Musgraves is partially removed from its sleeve, which features a photograph of Haley Musgraves standing on a grassy hill surrounded by white geese. Three vinyl records (The Divine Feminine 10th Anniversary, by Mac Miller), two maroon and two black, are arranged on a white marble table, each with detailed line art on their sleeves, with the central sleeve depicting a head with intricate designs and a cloudy sky artwork. A vinyl record with subtle, intricate etched designs is placed on a white surface with papers or album covers in the background.

Fontaines D.C. - Dopamine Chambers listening party!

10/8/26

Made it into Fontaines D.C.’s DOPAMINE CHAMBER listening party at my local record store, Ground Zero! Got there 15mn early and the line was already around the block. I had to wait an hour for the first group session to be over before making it with the second group: 60-70 of us packed in a record store, goodies bag in hand 🖤💙💜

The album itself is different beast: more reverb, more synths, almost dystopian at times. But the poetry is all there — it’s a love record about the kind of love that feels right but makes you worse. If Romance was stadium joy to scream out loud, Dopamine Chamber is the comedown 👀 (and yes, Dopamine Chamber = D.C. as a nice call back since it originally stands for Dublin City 😏)

Standouts: the 80s noir of Mimesis, the heavy break on Happy for You 🤘, and Where Is Gone? with ROSALÍA — full Bond ballad energy.

Left with a tote, poster, postcards, sticker and a zine on the making of the album. I can’t wait to listen to the album again when it drops (and I pick up my order at Ground Zero) and later attend the concert in November! 🎸

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10/4/26 →

Record Collection update: something for everyone! 🎵💿

…also we need to talk about the incredible work that the Mac Miller estate is doing on these 10th Anniversary editions: I picked up Good A.M. and should be getting Watching Movies With The Sound Off + The Divine Feminine anytime soon! 🥰

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Amazing night seeing A$AP Rocky earlier this week!

10/2/26

The show started with the AWGE Paris Fashion Week runway show (Rocky’s fashion label), which they ran at the arena a few hours before the show.

Then the concert started and turned the whole thing upside down.

Rocky starting the show from inside the crowd, jumping and riding on mini helicopters
Special appearances from Rihanna, baby Riot, and Tyler the Creator
repeated mosh pits
great stage presence and vibes

A$AP Rocky was never the most skilled rapper, but he has always been one of the more creative artists in his scene. The man knows how to put up a show!

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9/24/26 →

I’ll forever regret not being able to attend a Mac Miller concert.

Mac —as well as Prince— is an artist that left us before I got the chance to see them perform live.

If you can afford it, definitely go see your favorite artists. Human connection is all we got!

🆕💽 Mac Miller - NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

A person is holding a vinyl record cover featuring a photo of Mac Miller with text that reads NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert by Mac Miller and a parental advisory label. A hand is holding a translucent blue vinyl record with faint handwritten text on it, reflecting the surroundings including a glass door and a person’s face.

9/23/26 →

Dang Apple Music Hall (mouthful!) looks gorgeous! (opening up inside London’s old iconic Battersea Power Station)
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9/18/26 →

🤘 🎸 Back from this wonderful insanity — really glad I got to see you with a good friend too! IYKYK

Two men are smiling and posing for a selfie in front of a door with a framed poster above it. A colorful, cartoon-style poster for a documentary film celebrating 40 years of the punk rock band NOFX features caricatures of the band members around a graffiti-covered van and a pool.

8/15/26 →

Watched: Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear 🍿⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

As a huge Blink and Travis fan I have actually his memoir about a year ago, so the first half was essentially a visualizer from the book, but nonetheless, what a guy!

8/15/26 →

Stoked to have found tickets for the Paris Screening of NOFX’s documentary on Sept. 17!

A colorful, cartoon-style poster features caricatures of band members around a van and a pool, promoting the film 40 Years of Fuckin Up by NOFX.

8/4/26 →

Yoooooo Remember Flobots?! youtu.be/HLUX0y4Ep…

7/24/26 →

Incredible mail day: the 15th-anniversary reissue of my favorite My Chemical Romance album "Danger Days: (The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys)" has landed at home — I was able to snag the Zoetrope edition!

The right balance between a truly special edition without being a 200€ box-set!

A black square cover features a colorful spider with a lightning bolt on its back and a parental advisory warning in the bottom left corner. A vinyl record of My Chemical Romance's album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys is shown along with colorful, graphic art pieces related to the album's theme. Several vinyl records and album covers featuring a spider logo with vibrant and colorful designs are displayed on a marble surface. A vinyl record with colorful spider-themed artwork on its cover is placed on top of an open magazine featuring a retro radio.

7/10/26 →

Really interesting article!

Considering notifications/enshittification/social media/smartphone addiction, this isn’t half-bad of an idea. “The friction” being the point, part of the experience, is an interesting factor.

Made me want to unearth my OG 110GB iPod Classic — only I couldn’t quite find it this evening. Something fun to play with once I’m able to get my hands on it!

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7/10/26 →

The Weeknd is playing 3 nights at Stade de France and my window is open and we can hear the gig tonight! It’s quite cool!

Same happened previous summers with Beyonce or AC/DC!

7/7/26 →

Very excited about Mail Day: #Muse #TheWOWSignal

I’ve been playing this album on repeat, streaming it, but getting my hands on a vinyl, part of the Space Mission back in March, makes it really special!

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6/23/26 →

Looking forward to the next round of concerts over the next few months — and stoked to have secured tickets for Blink-182’s freshly announced European tour next year too! 💪 🎸 🤘

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Concert tickets display scheduled performances by A$AP Rocky, Simple Plan, J. Cole, and Good Charlotte in Paris, France, during late 2026.

6/12/26 →

Fantastic night out at Olympia for Billy Talent, a celebration of Billy Talent II, their second album, critically-acclaimed and the one that saw them break through!

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Tom Misch (live at La Cigale)

6/12/26

A wonderful night for the #TomMisch concert last night at La Cigale!

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Followed, obviously by a late-night smash burger at my favorite rock joint in town: Numéro 10!
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5/24/26 →

Earlier this week: saw Angel Du$t live in a small underground club, close to home! 🤘 🎸

What a privilege to be able to go to a gig 15mn on foot from my place!

5/22/26 →

Very excited about this

A poster features a telephone booth and a group of four people in suits, promoting Good Charlotte's 2026 EU/UK tour with guests Yellowcard and Motel Du Cap.

3/28/26 →

Since we’re talking music, go listen to Gorillaz’s new masterpiece, ”The Mountain”, you’ve been missing out if you hadn’t until now!

Genuinely their second best, after Demon Days and ahead of Plastic Beach. This one completes the trilogy beautifully and I can’t wait to get my hands on that collectible yellow Vinyl!

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3/28/26 →

As anticipated, Tom Misch’s new album ”Full Circle” is absolutely excellent!

2/18/26 →

J. Cole tickets: 🎟️ ✅ Secured!

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