Been way too long since I had some art to post. Here's this year's #RSD store freebie poster. This was a fun one to do. 😀

That last panel is the perfect encapsulation of joy Dave. Fantastic work man.

I’ve always dug the character design of Argus. You did something really cool by making an approachable/lovable gargoyle.

Saw this Dominic the Italian Christmas Donkey decoration on the Hone Depot app and I immediately lost my shit. I'll never forgive @davekellett.bsky.social for introducing me to this thing. 😂

Of course. I just figured in a world with so much negativity I wanted to thank some folks that have brought positivity into my own. Even if you never put pen to paper, on your advice and podcasting alone you’re one of the most influential voices in comics for the last 20 years.

You and Fred made a wonderful damn film.

— with us for all of these years. Time has been very kind to your predictions and perspectives and I can’t tell you what it’s meant to me to relive moments of my life and what I was doing when those episodes aired. Sincerely, thank you.

On a side note, I’m now rewatching the Stripped interviews—

@davekellett.bsky.social I’ve spent the last month and or so deep-diving in nostalgia and listening to old podcasts. I’ve made it through the entire Blank Label, Webcomics Weekly and Comic Lab archives and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your humor, passion and enthusiasm. —

— with us for all of these years. Time has been very kind to your predictions and perspectives and I can’t tell you what it’s meant to me to relive moments of my life and what I was doing when those episodes aired. Sincerely, thank you.

@bradguigar.com I’ve spent the last month and or so deep-diving in nostalgia and listening to old podcasts. I’ve made it through the entire Webcomics Weekly, Surviving Creativity and Comics Lab archives and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your humor, passion and enthusiasm. —

Record of the Day: 172
Otis Redding “The Soul Album”
1966 US
Volt

While not one of Otis’ more celebrated works, “The Soul Album “ is a great example of what made Redding so special. His honeyed vocals ring with vulnerability throughout one of his most narrative releases.
#nowspinning

Record of the Day: 171
John Lee Hooker “The Real Folk Blues”
1966 US
Chess

Sometimes all you want to do is sit in the sun, have a beer and spin some classic JLH. Now ideally I wouldn’t have to stop at one beer, but dems da breaks of night shift.
#nowspinning #blues #albumoftheday

Record of the Day- 170
The Cars “Heartbeat City”
1984 US
Elektra

Summer weather means it’s time to dust off The Cars records again.
#nowspinning #albumoftheday

Record of the Day: 169
Hands Like Houses “Dissonants”
2023 US RI
Rise Records

HLH is one of those bands I have a tough time with. Back in 2021 there were some pretty serious allegations made but w/o more details it’s hard to know how to feel. Still the music is fantastic.
#nowspinning

Record of the Day: 168
Muscadine Bloodline “The Coastal Plain”
2024 US
Thirty Tigers

Muscadine Bloodline has become a new fascination of mine. They’re a wonderful throwback to old school Americana/country music, genuine storytellers with heartfelt emotion.
#nowspinning

Record of the Day: 167
Labyrinth Soundtrack
2017 US RI
Capitol

When I came home from work last night I needed a bit of “comfort food “ and put on one of my favorite movies ever, “Labyrinth” (seriously Bowie and muppets, it’s like the movie was designed exclusively for me. 😂)
#nowspinning

Record of the Day: 166
Johnny Cash “America II: Unchained”
2014 US
American

Lately I’ve been going through some of my favorite Rubin records and without a doubt his first foray into country music with Cash’s resurgent run on the American records is the cream of the crop.
#nowspinning

Record of the Day: 165
Deftones “White Pony 20th Anniversary “
2021 UK
Reprise

Initially I was obsessed with the “Black Stallion” inclusion in this 20 year reissue box set, but I’ll be honest now and say I pretty much only play the classic “White Pony” cut of the record.
#nowspinning

Record of the Day: 164
Hank Williams Jr “Greatest Hits”
1982 US
Elektra

While a lot of Hank Jr’s behavior later in life has certainly tarnished his legacy, his work in the late 70s- early 80s is absolutely phenomenal. Country storytelling at its finest.
#nowspinning #country #vinylsky

Record of the Day: 163
Death Cab For Cutie “Thank You For Today”
2018 US
Barsuk

Even flops for Death Cab can produce some stellar, multi-faceted performances that I adore. While I don’t put it on the table as often as “Plans” or even “Kintsugi” I still love it every time I do.
#nowspinning

Record of the Day: 162
Riley Green “Don’t Mind if I Do”
2024 UK
Nashville Harbor

Green has become another “late night drive home” favorite of mine. While most of his work is solid i think love songs are where he really shines
#nowspinning

Record of the Day: 161
Repo Man Soundtrack
1984 US
San Andreas

For obvious reasons I’ve been spinning some of my punk today and I landed on this forgotten gem as today’s pick. As far as punk soundtracks go, this is a damn classic; Iggy, Black Flag,Circle Jerks, it’s such a blast.
#nowspinning

Record of the Day: 160
Beach Boys “Pet Sounds”
1966 US Duophonic
Capitol Records

There’s nothing I can say about “Pet Sounds” that hasn’t been said, so instead I’ll keep this simple.

RIP Brian Wilson. You were one-of-a-kind
#nowspinning #ripbrianwilson

Record of the Day: 159
Oingo Boingo “ Nothing to Fear”
2021 US RI
Rubellan Records

Elfman is a god. Not much more needs to be said; I love this damn album.
#nowspinning

Record of the Day: 158
Modest Mouse “Good News For People Who Love Bad News”
2011 US RI
Epic

#nowspinning #vinylsky

Record of the Day: 157
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers “Into the Great Wide Open”
2017 US RI
Geffen

Two gunslingers
Walked out in the street and one said
I don't wanna fight no more
And the other gunslinger
Thought about it
And he said, yeah, what are we fighting for?
#nowspinning #vinylsky

Record of the Day: 156
Zach Top “Cold Beer & Country Music”
2024 US
Leo33

Sometimes a voice scratches a part of my brain in a way that I can’t quite get over. Top’s voice is an addictive amalgamation of 90’s country twang with a subdued delivery and just a hint of soul.
#nowspinning

Record of the Day: 155
David Bowie “Earthling”
1997 UK
Arista

For my money this is Bowie’s most aggressive album and personally I wish he would’ve played in the “Nathan Adler” sandbox a bit longer. This material is as entertaining as it is poignant.
#nowspinning #bowie

Record of the Day: 154
Cody Jinks ”Sings Lefty Frizzell”
2025
Late August Records

My favorite voices in country covering one of the greatest voices of all-time was such a no-brainer to me. I know I’m alone on this, but Cody sings Lefty is likely going to be on my top 10 of ‘25 list.
#nowspinning

Record of the Day: 153
Metallica “Master of Puppets”
1986 US
Elektra

What really needs to be said? Puppets is one of the greatest metal albums of all-time. There is no bad time to spin this one.
#nowspinning #vinylsky #metal