This afternoon's work soundtrack is the fine new Sad Planets album - Akron, Ohio. Can't get enough of it. youtube.com/watch?v=ZYnZyZ… sadplanets John Petkovic Patrick Carney

.Cowtownchad created the collage that was used for the Sad Planets 'Akron, Ohio" album cover. He got real Akron (and somewhat Led Zeppelin) with this variation, which swaps out the cars for Sad Planets blimps. Thanks, Chad!

Sad Planets: Greetings From Akron, Ohio John Petkovic of Cobra Verde and The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney come together to pay homage to the hometown that raised them rockandrollglobe.com/indie-rock/sad…

Thanks for the sweet #SadPlanets piece, RNR Globe: "...the story of Sad Planets is one of two rust belt friends kind of coming together over a love of lots of music ..." Read more: rockandrollglobe.com/indie-rock/sad… John Petkovic

Thank you @LanceForth & RNR Globe Globe for this great story/interview w/ Patrick Carney and myself about new Sad Planets album & the role Akron played in making of it. Appreciate! rockandrollglobe.com/indie-rock/sad…

My current #SavageTracks picks for @MaxAltZine - hot new songs that Alt & AAA #radio should play. maximumalternative.com sadplanets / The Struts / Ed Sheeran HQ & Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars - #MaxAlt

Thank you, kexp for featuring Sad Planets (a project I do w/ my friend Patrick Carney) and many other great artists in your Music That Matters podcast. One of my favorite stations in the country! kexp.org/podcasts/music…

So great to see #SadPlanets on this kexp podcast, tune in! kexp.org/podcasts/music… Sad Planets, for the uninitiated, is John from Sweet Apple + Patrick from The Black Keys, find the limited edition vinyl here: teepeerecords.com #sweetapple #theblackkeys

Still from Sad Planets video shoot for "Yesterday Girls." “Akron, Ohio” -- album I did with my friend Patrick Carney -- is out now in all formats. Here are various ways you can buy, access and listen to it: smarturl.it/SadPlanets

Egads, time for the Sweet Apple Halloween video -- shot in the graveyards of Salem, Mass and filled w/ witches, warlocks & a demented skateboarder. youtube.com/watch?v=rQOtbB…

Had the privilege of doing a photo shoot with Lil Bub last year and was so moved by her ability to battle illness and evoke empathy. A beautiful animal. There's no love more pure than that between human and animal. RIP, sweet Bub.

Death of Samantha, "Couldn't Forget About (That One Item)" live at WRUW-FM 91.1 Studio-a-Rama, 2012. Video by َ youtube.com/watch?v=FClWYp…

Recording a new project w/ my ‘64 Fender Jaguar. Got it as a kid for $90, when no one wanted these things. I’d try to smash it, it refused to break. It’s been w/ me on so many adventures & is a constant in a time where there are so few constants. Music is the only pure language.

We’re stoked to announce #Metrolight’s eponymous debut album is out on October 21st. Keep your ears peeled for two singles in the meantime. #Metrolight features David James & John Petkovic of Sweet Apple, #DeathofSamantha, & sadplanets. Mark your calendars!

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: #Metrolight's 1st single is out TODAY: orcd.co/metrolight_str… Feat members of #DeathofSamantha, Sweet Apple, & sadplanets - 2nd single drops on the 23rd, full LP out 10/21. Keep your eyes on #TeePeeAnnex for updates: teepeerecords.com/blogs/tee-pee-…

“A story should have a beginning, a middle and an end, but not necessarily in that order.” RIP, Jean-Luc Godard. Yes, he was many things and meant many things, but fuck the explanations… Like music, his images transcend language.

#Metrolight's second single dropped today! TeePeeAnnex presents: Metrolight - Satellite Station orcd.co/satellite_stat… Turn it up and mark your calendars, their full album drops on October 21st. Photo by Matheus Venancio.

Me and Dinosaur Jr doing “TV Eye” at the The Agora via YouTube and Freak Scene youtu.be/ZHOMzho4uPE

Rudy Ray Moore left us 14 years ago. Dolemite was a Bad Mutha and a sweet man, with a wicked wit and a gentle heart. Miss him so much. Long live Dolemite! Rudy Ray Moore

Out today! Metrolight debut album is out now. Here are links to various streaming platforms. I appreciate/value - more than ever - those that create rather than destroy. Music is my way outlet but there are many others. Thanks for listening. orcd.co/metrolight_alb…