New Issue of Jacobin

Features my piece on DC go-go CD vendors, and some of the #Occupy stuff that the kids are into these days. Behind a paywall, but maybe in the spirit of giving, you’ll find it in your heart to send $6-8 to radical alternative media.

New content…

…up at the also-new Viewpoint Magazine, which contains a lot of in-depth, theory-informed analysis of the political moment. My report on the recent building occupation undertaken by Occupy DC:

Occupy Franklin and Never Give It Back

charting my movements

I’ve already spent a good portion of October staying busy and mobile, a trend that promises to continue. This weekend I will be in New York City, attending Jacobin Magazine’s first event, a debate on #occupywallst on Friday, Oct. 14. I’m looking forward to the discussion, and hope to have some more observations of the DC occupations — yes, we have more than one! — to contribute.

Next weekend, October 22, I’m presenting a paper at the 2011 meeting of the American Studies Society in Baltimore on go-go music, informal markets, and urban space. I’m joining by two people doing excellent work on Mid-Atlantic music: Natalie Hopkinson, who has literally written the book on go-go; and Al Shipley, who is literally writing the book on Baltimore club. We go on at 10 AM. Check out the full listing of music panels at the ASA.

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Cheap

My latest article for Jacobin Magazine is here.

It’s also been up at IDIOM for a few weeks, but I prefer the original art at Jacobin.

Lil B and the Based Mode of Production

I have an essay in the latest issue of Jacobin Magazine on Lil B and social media.

I’d like to dedicate this one to Amtrak for providing me with hours of writing time on the computer, sans wifi-powered distractions.

Salem’s Hidden Valleys

You can find my essay on Salem and neoliberalism at Jacobin Magazine, along with many other interesting articles and interviews on politics and culture.