Howard Wolfson's New Gig: Indie Rock Blogger

Former Hillary Clinton flack Howard Wolfson and I may have had structural disagreements over whether the voters in states like Virginia are "important" enough to be considered the equal of those in New York and California, but I clearly should have heeded repeated warnings that he and I would find abundant common ground on other issues. Now that Wolfson has launched his indie-rock blog, Gotham Acme, I can see that it is true.

I don't expect much "hipness" from the musical tastes of political- types -- though I should perhaps assume that a Reggie Love-recommended Hell Hath No Fury could not survive Obama's iPod vetting process. But Wolfson's stated indie-rock preferences run well beyond simply owning that last Snow Patrol record. Plus, he links to informationleafblower, which is a clear sign of discernment.

Wolfson calls Brooklyn's TV On The Radio "America's best band." I'm inclined to agree! And I similarly hope they find their way to Washington, DC. Like the aforementioned informationleafblower often does, Wolfson is keeping score about who shows up in DC to play and who skips our fair Capital City. There could be some stern conference calls in someone's future! I'd encourage Wolfson, though, to not discount our homegrown offerings, such as DC's excellent Jukebox The Ghost, who will play the Black Cat on October 4.

Comments

[johnnygoodwud]

hip,,,,,,,,,no, hip vintage,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,no. nasty looking ,,,,,,,,,,,,yes

[Dan Sweeney - Huffpost Blogger]

As a music journalist who has only recently abandoned the beat for political journalism, I have to admit my biases are similar -- I too greet the prospect of musical aptitude among the political set with something like trepidation.

He's got some solid stuff on there, though -- the Hold Steady's an unbelievably kick-ass band. That said, TVOTR is definitely not America's best band. You'll all agree with me once Dear Science drops in September. From what I've heard so far, it's blah-ish, though I haven't heard the whole album.

So who's America's best band? I'm not quite sure, but I do know that you haven't lived until you've seen My Morning Jacket live.

[badfluffy]

You've got that right. I was at the Austin City Limits show in '06, thinking "who are these guys" and I was soon hooked.
If Uncle Tupelo was still together I would vote for them.

[JTaverner]

Also, Howard Wolfson looks like "Woogie" with that sweater in that pic - oh and John McCain is totally blood-engorged to send our sons to war

[Plumbervip]

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[JTaverner]

TVOTR disturbingly opt out of playing in DC . . . I think the closest they play here on their upcoming tour is RI or Jersey

[CeciliaBertrand]

So, is this a step up or a step down?

[11907281]

Why is it so many "indie-bands" dress alike? You know, like they hang out with the strokes on the weekend.

[Bobleblah1]

hahahahaha hahahahah wew Boy!

Hahahahahahahah

Oh wow, this is..............................................words cant even describe what this is.

[SFkid]

Nice Indie Sweater, NOT! Bill Cosby called Wolf, wants that rag off yer back!

[Totto]

Hey, Howard, Daddy-O, you're really hep!

[YouDisgustMe]

wolfson = loser

[optech007]

Judging by that sweater, I think Wolfson now works for McCain.

[mooph]

Or a Weezer fan.

[Bettysdad]

Is there a reason for this story?

[confuseddemocrat]

What exactly is the purpose of Harold Wolfson? I can't fingure out if he a democrat or a republican.