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Hi there, VC. It's me, Scott Heisel. VC's longest-tenured member and second-highest all-time poster. (Both of these things aren't really worth bragging about but I'll take what I can get.)

 

Many of you know me from my decade spent working at Alternative Press, or if you're an OG, you read Punknews.org back when I was one of the editors. It's been a few years since my full-time music journalism career was put on hold, but I got tired of not writing about music anymore — so I'm going to start writing about music again. I created a newsletter called Colors Of Insomnia, which is currently free to subscribe, and I would be honored if you signed up at https://colorsofinsomnia.substack.com.

 

Much, much more to come, but for now, click the link above. Also, if you've ever enjoyed my writing, I would greatly appreciate you sharing this link to your respective social circles. Thank you.

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The first issue of Colors Of Insomnia is out, and it deals with the mess that was Sonic Temple Festival (as well as a reminder of how great the Hives and the Interrupters are). Read and subscribe for free, and please share if you like it:

 

https://colorsofinsomnia.substack.com/p/coi001-whats-your-plan-for-tomorrow

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In today’s Colors Of Insomnia, I profile three new releases worth your time from the Aggrolites, Hot Water Music and a new supergroup comprised of members of Darkest Hour,  Pig Destroyer and more. Read and subscribe for free:

 

https://colorsofinsomnia.substack.com/p/coi003-heres-to-the-skinned-knees

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11 hours ago, jhulud said:

I'm enjoying these so far. Always a treat to read up on new stuff I haven't heard. I will say though...I've enjoyed more of the "opinion piece" style like the first piece. I've always enjoyed that type of music writing the most.

 

Thanks for the feedback! I’m going to be rotating through a variety of pieces just to keep things fresh. I am brewing an op ed for next week right now. 

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  • 2 weeks later...

A few new editions for y'all:

 

COI006, about NOFX's return and the impact of Tony Sly: https://colorsofinsomnia.substack.com/p/coi006-a-promise-of-pain

COI007, about my history with Blink-182: https://colorsofinsomnia.substack.com/p/coi007-while-youre-counting-your

COI008, about Motion City Soundtrack's reunion: https://colorsofinsomnia.substack.com/p/coi008-weve-only-got-one-choice

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On 6/10/2019 at 5:31 PM, scottheisel said:

 

COI007, about my history with Blink-182: https://colorsofinsomnia.substack.com/p/coi007-while-youre-counting-your

 

This was quite an interesting read as I feel exactly the same way about Blink...California was garbage and this tour looks like less fun than a root canal. I loved this band so much younger but when it died the first time, it should have stayed dead...

 

Were you at the Aaron West show at The Basement in Columbus the other day? I thought I saw you but wasn't sure since I really only know you through Jordan...

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1 hour ago, SeeMoreGlass said:

This was quite an interesting read as I feel exactly the same way about Blink...California was garbage and this tour looks like less fun than a root canal. I loved this band so much younger but when it died the first time, it should have stayed dead...

 

Were you at the Aaron West show at The Basement in Columbus the other day? I thought I saw you but wasn't sure since I really only know you through Jordan...

Thanks for reading! And nope, wasn’t me at the Aaron West show. Must’ve been some other super-duper good-looking person. 

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2 minutes ago, scottheisel said:

Thanks for reading! And nope, wasn’t me at the Aaron West show. Must’ve been some other super-duper good-looking person. 

Glad I didn't say hi then...that would have been a little awkward...

 

Regardless, the newsletters are great! Looking forward to the next one!

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  • 2 weeks later...

I kinda dig the collection of random thoughts actually. Or maybe I just enjoy the back and forth between that format and the full on cohesive stories to keep things fresh.   Also, I'm waaaaaay into that new Black Midi album.  Glad to hear someone else is too!  More people should know about them... best new music I've heard in a while.

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