David MerlineMy List of Best Albums of 20191. Just kidding 2. Lists are stupid 3. Listen to whatever you want 4. Other people’s opinions are no more valid than yours 5. All art is…Dec 6, 2019Dec 6, 2019
David MerlineThe Menaissance of the BroAuthor’s note: Came across this story I wrote four years ago today, which seems particularly relevant now.Oct 23, 2017Oct 23, 2017
David MerlineHere’s What a Severe Panic Attack Feels LikeI’m at lunch, ordering my food, but I feel wrong. I’m sweating and there’s a tingling sensation throughout my body. I want to go to the…Feb 19, 2017Feb 19, 2017
David MerlineDrivers: Traffic Laws Were Made For You, Not Cyclists. Worry About Your Driving, Not Their RidingDec 8, 201610Dec 8, 201610
David MerlineKids, Thank Your Parents For Killing the Music IndustryWhen I was young, I was taught to respect my elders. I didn’t, of course — who would? What was so great about them? So they fought in a…Dec 6, 2016Dec 6, 2016
David MerlineTrump Voters Aren’t Racists; They’re Idiots“Who’s the more foolish, the fool or the fool who follows him?” — Ben Obi-Wan KenobiNov 18, 2016Nov 18, 2016
David MerlineHere’s What Makes the Green Mill the Most Authentically Chicago Venue in TownI wrote about Chicago’s legendary jazz club.Nov 17, 2016Nov 17, 2016
David MerlineTrump Glitch Threatens to Expose Deep Flaws in Controversial Whole-World Simulation ProjectObservation Journal Computer Simulation: EarthOct 31, 2016Oct 31, 2016
David MerlineHow to Be a DetroiterA 12-step guide for newcomers, ruin-porn lovers, and everyone else. Being a Detroiter is not for everybody. That is, anyone can do it…Oct 19, 20161Oct 19, 20161
David MerlineIn Search of the Chicago SoundI wrote about the Chicago music scene here…Aug 20, 2016Aug 20, 2016