this one's for the vacant

people are constantly encouraging me to say more and write more and share my thoughts about music and culture. friends who know me well lament that i don’t get to write anything personal professionally. but why? i fail to understand the point.

what, i’m supposed to go through the process of paying my dues all over again at 28 because some dude who thinks he isn’t pompous won’t read anything written by anybody who isn’t internet famous? no. it’s become increasingly apparent to me that the large majority of cultural commentators have zero interest in learning from other people (there are notable exceptions), and i’m tired of shouting at my own navel.