Had a nice time at the #PopConference in LA over the past few days, as well as hanging with friends and the like. And hitting up places for cheap CDs. A couple of these were 'normal' used prices, but otherwise, everything here was either a buck or $1.99 -- oh darn. #music
Quick note that the #PopConference 2026 schedule is now posted and registration (which is free!) is open too. Will be there of course, hope to see folks there in a couple of weeks! #music https://www.popconference.org/
PopCon | 2026

PopCon is the premier music writing and popular music studies conference.

Pop Con
Okay, #PopConference 2025 is thankfully almost here! Here’s the schedule if you need it — it’s at USC like last year and guest registration is free, linked from the schedule. Hope to see you there! #music https://popcon2025.sched.com/
Pop Conference 2025 Schedule

Check out the schedule for Pop Conference 2025

Small #PopConference update on my end that my proposal this year didn't make the cut, but no matter, I was going to be attending anyway because why wouldn't I. :-D See folks in March!
My thanks to #CarlWilson for this lovely writeup of his own past general experiences with the #PopConference and his overview of presentations available from #PopCon2024, including mine. Absolutely check out all the others listed -- #DeAngelaLDuff on her #Prince fandom was amazing! #music https://carlwilson.substack.com/p/sweeping-up-some-kernels-from-pop
Sweeping up kernels from Pop Con 2024

Notes in exile and a vicarious sampler of this year's brainshowers

Carl Wilson, 'Crritic!'
There being “a fine line between a snitch and a curator” (per presenter Nate Patrin) is really going to stick in my mind for a long time. Applies to so many aspects of daily decision-making in the professional realm. #popconference #popcon2024
There being “a fine line between a snitch and a curator” (per presenter Nate Patrin) is really going to stick in my mind for a long time. Applies to so many aspects of daily decision-making in the professional realm. #popconference #popcon2024
Just found out today that De La Soul rereleased 3 ft high and rising with all the samples cleared #PopConference
Sufjan Stevens … is Gen X???? #PopConference
A reminder again to anyone in the LA area that I will be at the
#PopConference this Thursday through Saturday at #USC, and I'll be presenting on Friday afternoon! Register at https://www.popconference.org -- it's both necessary and free for attendees -- and review the schedule at https://popcon2024.sched.com #music
PopCon | 2026

PopCon is the premier music writing and popular music studies conference.

Pop Con