Matthew McVickar @matthewmcvickar@mastodon.social

I don’t remember writing this, but LOL.

Continuing a yearly tradition.

May I draw your attention (and your $7) to this amazing electronic compilation benefiting frontline medical staff in Wuhan. https://dcyy.bandcamp.com/album/home-fitness

Another good cover is Haim’s cover of Tame Impala’s ‘‘Cause I’m a Man’ (technically a remix but they completely redo the vocals, which is why it’s good). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J2I2huV6lE

Literally every time I see the abbreviation ‘HDD’ I say ‘hard drive drive’ in my head.

Other favorite covers:

• Pet Shop Boys — Always on My Mind (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDe60CbIagg)

• Scissor Sisters — Comfortably Numb (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqIQzNNK9d0)

• Flock of Dimes & Sylvan Esso — Don’t Dream It’s Over (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqOGc9ejEXA)

Annnnd some absolutely perfect covers I never want to hear again: José González’s ‘Heartbeats’ and Israel Kamakawiwoʻole’s ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ and Gary Jules’ ‘Mad World.’ 😅

The band called Abe Vigoda (who were terrific) covered Stevie Nicks’ ‘Wild Heart’ and it’s one of my favorite covers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhlf_GZAgk8

Here’s some music I made four years ago that I was pleasantly surprised to find out I still like: https://soundcloud.com/matthewmcvickar/bell-chain

Great ambient show happening tonight in Portland. Bring something to sit on and “experience quiet stasis with us.” https://facebook.com/events/s/patricia-wolf-francisco-botell/707156743023702/?ti=icl

I just found out that the podcast ‘Off Book: The Improvised Musical’ is doing a live show here in Portland tonight and I’m really excited!! https://portland-heliumcomedy-com.seatengine.com/shows/120112

Nesting hummingbird live cam from the Double Fine studio is extremely my jam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgKeGRtpEMI

@topghost Hey there, found some abstract wintry cello for you: https://louisebock.bandcamp.com/album/sketch-for-winter-vii-abyss-for-cello

This compilation of electronic and experimental music from Africa and the African diaspora is *extremely* great and worth your time if you’re into experimental music. https://syrphe.bandcamp.com/album/alternate-african-reality-electronic-electroacoustic-and-experimental-music-from-africa-and-the-diaspora

The Montavilla Emergency Warming Shelter is a low-barrier overnight shelter for our unhoused neighbors when it’s freezing out here in Portland. It’s organized by queer/trans folks, focused on harm-reduction and trauma-informed mutual aid, and it provides a bed and hot meals on freezing nights.

I volunteer for shifts when we’re open, and I just made this website too: https://mewscollective.org

If you live here and want to get involved, please let me know! We need volunteers. ❤️

Crawling into this song and staying there. (‘Endless 432’ by Odd Nosdam & Teebs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZyytS8WgH4

I have just discovered the audio installations of Zimoun and I’m in love: https://www.zimoun.net/

I just logged in to my bot accounts (@soundcloudsaid and @obliquestions) for the first time in months and discovered a handful of cute replies and kind words. Was quite nice to discover! I do wish I could see it more easily without having to log out and switch accounts…