For Scott Beaty on his Birthday
Today, on what would have been his 43rd birthday, I’m thinking about my cousin Scott.
Alison Wilder
Why I Don’t Journal Every Day
Everywhere you turn, the suggestion for creative people is to “journal every day.” It’s “the artist’s way,” we’re told. Honestly, I felt internal pressure to keep a daily journal way before I ever heard of Julia Cameron. There are multiple books from my childhood filled with pages that start with a litany of excuses for … Read more
Protected: Materials for Henna + Alison at Elastic Arts
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Electroacoustic music + dogs
In which I ramble about the process of creating an improvisational electroacoustic set, as well as dogs
Album Release: Misalignment by Doctor Body
This week, Greg and I released Misalignment, our first LP as our duo Doctor Body. My favorite quote so far: “Part shimmering sonic collage, part experimental dream pop, all hauntingly catchy.” I’m so thrilled to get this album out in the world. It’s honestly my favorite thing I’ve ever worked on. This has been true … Read more
Hello GPT, My Name Is…
I wrote the following introductory text for my personal ChatGPT account when I wanted to use it to help me brainstorm (???) ideas for my new YouTube channel. As I’ve already found with prompt writing, it was clarifying to describe myself to an LLM for this very specific purpose. I’m much more honest/blunt than I … Read more
An Onion of Seething Teenage Christianity
Like a fundamentalist Russian doll marching band. Like a god damn onion of seething teenage Christianity. That’s what really revs up the hormones in Abilene, Texas.
Finally, a Snow Day
Got in a little snow shoeing and went sledding with my favorite 2-year-olds and their adults. What a great snow day! I didn’t realize how much I was missing the snow until I saw it this morning.
2023: The Year of Becoming a Bit More Like Everyone Else
I have always had an originality complex. I blame the Germans. But before we start shaming Germans (love you, Germany!), let’s step back a bit. For my entire adult life (b. 1981), I’ve had a hard time connecting with contemporary culture. It’s not simply been a “damn the man, eff you capitalism” stance, although early … Read more