Blake XMuch ado about everything: The cluttering of my mindMy state of mind these days can be best summed up with a careful study of the dresser in my bedroom.Feb 19Feb 19
Blake XThe potential decline of social media — and the written word?I don’t know many other writers. At least, not personally. There’s been a frustrating sparsity of opportunity to engage with people to…Feb 61Feb 61
Blake XWhy I (mostly) said goodbye to music streamingI’m a very traditional kind of guy when it comes to a lot of entertainment. With books, especially, I like to have something physical in my…Feb 5Feb 5
Blake XMy favorite black/death metal album art (Part 2)This is part two of a series in which I take a look at some of the album covers that appeal to me most. For these articles, I will be…May 26, 2023May 26, 2023
Blake XMetalheads, purpose, and belongingThere once was a time when music represented identity for me; when the sweet dopamine release of rebellion against the status quo went hand…May 25, 20231May 25, 20231
Blake XThe value of dark visuals in an image-driven cultureThere’s an old saying that goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” As a writer and lover of language, I’ve often contested that adage…May 24, 2023May 24, 2023
Blake XMy favorite black/death metal album art (Part 1)I believe that I and many others miss the days when music consumed in physical format was more commonplace. There are many reasons for…May 24, 2023May 24, 2023
Blake XThe integrity of being a music reactor?When I first became aware of reaction channels, I couldn’t take them seriously. The idea of clickbait thumbnails, five-minute video clips…May 14, 20231May 14, 20231
Blake XLifestyles of the poor and anonymousThough I still live paycheck to paycheck, I currently have the privilege of working from home and being able to afford a comfortable…May 12, 2023May 12, 2023
Blake XYou can make Twitter your own, in spite of its declineWe’re continuing to see the ripple effect of Elon Musk’s Twitter. Many have elected to abandon the platform for alternatives like Mastodon…May 12, 20231May 12, 20231
