Annie Zaleski

Annie Zaleski

@anniezaleski.bsky.social

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Writer/editor. Books 33 1/3 on Duran Duran’s ‘Rio,’ illustrated biographies of Lady Gaga and Pink, best Christmas songs of all time. [email protected] - more at: https://anniez.com

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There are several people HOLLERING along off-key to Radiohead's "Creep" in a backyard somewhere on our street. They especially relished screaming the f-bomb in the song. I...don't think they realize how loud they're being.

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Some news! This fall, I'll be releasing a beautiful illustrated biography on Harry Styles! Called 'A Sign of the Times,' it covers the rise of One Direction, his solo work, his acting + more. Out September 17, 2024! Signed copies will be available from Mac's Backs in Cleveland (lnkd.in/esPVG3S7)

Some news! This fall, I'll be releasing a beautiful illustrated biography on Harry Styles! Called 'A Sign of the Times,' it covers the rise of One Direction, his solo work, his acting + more. Out September 17, 2024! Signed copies will be available from Mac's Backs in Cleveland (lnkd.in/esPVG3S7)

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Giving up hope is also complying with authoritarians in advance. It’s saying that fascism is inevitable, that there is no other way to be. I know it’s hard to keep hope alive, but I hope you find a way. ❤️

Don’t despair — here’s why https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jul/04/fourth-july-us-trump-biden-politics?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

This Fourth of July, it’s hard to feel optimistic about the US. But I have hope | Margaret Sullivanwww.theguardian.com Let’s remember that we’ve come a long way – and the journey isn’t yet complete

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One of the most criminally underrated guitarists of all time IMO.

For @salonnewsroom.bsky.social , I had such a great conversation with Mike Campbell about the excellent new Dirty Knobs record - but our conversation of course also touched on Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, and what's in Campbell's music vault. www.salon.com/2024/06/19/m...

For @salonnewsroom.bsky.social , I had such a great conversation with Mike Campbell about the excellent new Dirty Knobs record - but our conversation of course also touched on Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, and what's in Campbell's music vault. www.salon.com/2024/06/19/m...

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If you gave me infinite guesses on who owns those Redbox DVD rentals I wouldn’t have gotten it

My husband told me he had to make hoagie sandwiches as a high school marching band fundraiser and for some reason I find this hilarious. Sell chocolate? No, make hoagies. His parents also had to sell beer at NFL games to raise cash.

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How to opt TF out before Wednesday, June 26th in the USA: deborahcopaken.substack.com/p/11-steps-t... —don't let #Facebook and #Instagram make derivative A.I. works from your words & images, as is otherwise the default plan! #Meta

TL;DR: this Snopes post about how to opt out of Meta's plans from w/in the USA was TL; I DR. Nor did it reward my attempts at quickly scanning it. I'm left wondering how to do this —if it's even possible, & if Meta hasn't already scraped US users' data. Ready to spoof my location as being in Europe…

Why Opting Out of Meta's Use of Facebook, Instagram Posts for AI Training Isn't Easywww.snopes.com Meta announced it would implement significant changes to its privacy policy as of June 26, 2024.

11 steps to keep Meta from stealing your data to train AIdeborahcopaken.substack.com You only have until June 26, 2024 to say no to Meta taking your personal photos and words and using them to train their generative AI. Here are step-by-step directions for opting out.

Received good news today: The UK version of my Taylor Swift book, “The Stories Behind the Songs” - cover pictured here - will now be in UK stores August 15, in time for Taylor’s second round of Wembley Eras Tour dates! (The US release date is still September 24!) Ordering info: bit.ly/tsbookweb

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My fortune cookie had an ad for napster in it. This is hands down the worst time to be alive

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So good.

Sarah McLachlan absolutely slayed tonight. Immaculate crowd vibes, incredible music, completely emotional. Heart is full.

Kudos to the person blaring T Rex’s “Bang a Gong” at their Stones tailgate. This is the way.

The person blasting Motley Crue in a windowless parking garage while tailgating for the Stones might have opted for a more approprate soundtrack.

The person blasting Motley Crue in a windowless parking garage while tailgating for the Stones might have opted for a more approprate soundtrack.

Sarah McLachlan absolutely slayed tonight. Immaculate crowd vibes, incredible music, completely emotional. Heart is full.

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Ooooo, more details in this excellent post from the Duran Duran expert, @anniezaleski.bsky.social! bsky.app/profile/anni...

Absolutely amazing that the model for Patrick Nagel’s painting used on the cover of Duran Duran’s “Rio” has been found!! Thanks to Lyndsey Parker for quoting my Duran Duran book in her piece on this find. www.lyndsanity.com/music/duran-...

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Berry, Buck, Mills and Stipe playing together as R.E.M. tonight at the Songwriters Hall of Fame(!!) induction ceremony merits a newsletter about fandom, growing with our favorite music and (of course) the lovely "Losing My Religion" performance. anniezaleski.substack.com/p/oh-life-it...

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R E.M.'s music has been a touchstone of my life since I saw them open for Gang of Four at the Ritz in June 1981. One of the few bands worthy of such a moving tribute as this one from Annie Z

Berry, Buck, Mills and Stipe playing together as R.E.M. tonight at the Songwriters Hall of Fame(!!) induction ceremony merits a newsletter about fandom, growing with our favorite music and (of course) the lovely "Losing My Religion" performance. anniezaleski.substack.com/p/oh-life-it...

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In honor of R.E.M. performing together again, here's a photo from April 10, 1981 in the UGA Red and Black, calling them "these magicians of rock and roll."

Berry, Buck, Mills and Stipe playing together as R.E.M. tonight at the Songwriters Hall of Fame(!!) induction ceremony merits a newsletter about fandom, growing with our favorite music and (of course) the lovely "Losing My Religion" performance. anniezaleski.substack.com/p/oh-life-it...

Berry, Buck, Mills and Stipe playing together as R.E.M. tonight at the Songwriters Hall of Fame(!!) induction ceremony merits a newsletter about fandom, growing with our favorite music and (of course) the lovely "Losing My Religion" performance. anniezaleski.substack.com/p/oh-life-it...

Hello, I saw you / I know you, I knew you / I think I can remember your name (name)

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When I moved into my first off-campus apartment in college, the people before me had painted this Nagel on one entire living room wall. The landlord said she’d paint over it for me but I said “Leave it!” It was the only interesting thing about the place. Lived with this face for a year!

Absolutely amazing that the model for Patrick Nagel’s painting used on the cover of Duran Duran’s “Rio” has been found!! Thanks to Lyndsey Parker for quoting my Duran Duran book in her piece on this find. www.lyndsanity.com/music/duran-...

Absolutely amazing that the model for Patrick Nagel’s painting used on the cover of Duran Duran’s “Rio” has been found!! Thanks to Lyndsey Parker for quoting my Duran Duran book in her piece on this find. www.lyndsanity.com/music/duran-...

Here’s the email subject (and tribute band) to beat: “TOAST - The Ultimate Bread Experience slices its way to Akron this November!”

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I interviewed booking agents, tour managers, and other experts about the Black Keys debacle and why some high-profile arena tours are struggling to sell tickets right now. New piece for Stereogum:

The Curious Case Of The Underselling Arena Tourswww.stereogum.com It's not just the Black Keys. Why are so many big tours selling poorly?

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You’ll definitely want to read this from @zachschonfeld.bsky.social

www.stereogum.com/2267170/aren...

Me when I remember to pay important bills on time and make doctor’s appointments early

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Always repost the Tolkien family rager

The best postscripts to an invitation I've ever seen. [via Scott Ruplin]

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From the new Cyndi Lauper documentary 🏳️‍🌈