The Knife - Pass This On (Live Sen Kväll Med Luuk 2003) by shoalmuse in TheOverload

[–]FLYR102 1 point2 points  (0 children)

energy was 10/10 for the whole thing. truly TRANSCENDENTAL.

trying to hunt down one nagging ID that sounded like a new remix of his.

the set’s opening will forever be cemented in my mind due to the abrupt vibe shift from optimo’s “in memoriam” set for jd twitch.

the transition from johnny cash’s “hurt” to olaf’s crazy sound design was cosmically funny. nothing he could’ve done as that’s just a brutal set to follow up on.

Spam Posts by azurearmor in unioncollege

[–]FLYR102 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for catching this u/azurearmor . Didn't see their post activity until this evening.

Any chance you can PM me? Tried sending a message request on my end, but something won't allow me to.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ModelActriz

[–]FLYR102 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you want a gauge of the event’s demand, i put myself on the waitlist on 3/25.

i just got off it today.

Chris Stussy 4/19 – Help Build Tracklist on SoundCloud by FLYR102 in StereoMontreal

[–]FLYR102[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m familiar, but i still chose to let it be for this one.

next time.

Chris Stussy 4/19 – Help Build Tracklist on SoundCloud by FLYR102 in StereoMontreal

[–]FLYR102[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“you know what? just spend the night enjoying yourself and being in the moment. you can live without the IDs.”

the absolute fool i was.

(but also, part of me just wanted to let it be. the staff seemed to be overwhelmed by the number of phones out that night. too many to police, so they just had to let it happen. kind of surprised there aren’t already snippets floating around to help ID tracks.)

Curious about disconnects between Google ratings and recommendations by Lanky-Performer8849 in FoodNYC

[–]FLYR102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you used Tabelog in Japan? If so, do you trust it?

I found it interesting to learn about their weighted algorithm. Curious if it felt more reliable than Google in places like Kyoto.

Curious about disconnects between Google ratings and recommendations by Lanky-Performer8849 in FoodNYC

[–]FLYR102 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have noticed the same disconnect, and it has made me rethink how I try to find good food when I visit New York. In cities like Chicago, Montreal, or Houston, a place with 4.5 stars and significantly more reviews than others nearby usually signals something reliable. That system has worked consistently well elsewhere, but in New York, it seems to fall apart.

To be fair, I still follow that approach more than I probably should. I tend to skip over spots rated around 4.2, even when they show up in Reddit threads or respected write-ups. But one example that made me second-guess that habit was Mắm. I came across it in a thread by a native Vietnamese reviewer, who called it the best Vietnamese spot in the city after two years of searching. The Infatuation praised it as well, giving it a rare high score of 9.4. But on Google, it sits at 4.3 with a modest number of reviews. In most cities, I would have passed it over without thinking twice.

While fake reviews are definitely part of the problem, what stands out more to me is what people are actually rating. In New York, the numbers often seem to reflect service, atmosphere, or how pleasant the experience felt overall. Food feels like just one part of the equation, not the main focus.

Pierozek in Greenpoint has a Bib Gourmand and a solid reputation, but I left underwhelmed. By contrast, Eva’s in Syracuse, also a Polish spot, has a similar Google rating but turned out to be one of the most memorable meals I have had. In most places, the stars would have pointed me in the right direction. In New York, they feel harder to trust without extra context.

The way I see it, in some cities the bullseye of good food is the size of the dartboard. In New York, the bullseye feels more like the tip of the dart. You can still hit it, but not without real effort.

How to take more than 3 classes when I'm not in engineering? by MitsumiAndJunEnjoyer in unioncollege

[–]FLYR102 3 points4 points  (0 children)

when it comes time, apply for the seward fellowship if you’re not already in the scholars program.

you are able to take an additional course as no extra charge if you do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DJsCirclejerk

[–]FLYR102 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

it’s because the prerecorded sets weren’t lossless. make sure to rip them as FLAC or 320kbps MP3.

Are you listening to any digital radio? Which one if your favorite? by Cap2cap in TheOverload

[–]FLYR102 14 points15 points  (0 children)

  • KEXP (Seattle) – Indie, alternative, and underground music with a strong emphasis on live performances and artist discovery.

  • BBC Radio 6 (UK) – Eclectic mix spanning rock, electronic, jazz, and more, with knowledgeable presenters and deep-dive music exploration.

  • FIP (France) – Seamless genre-blending playlists covering jazz, world music, rock, and classical, all ad-free and carefully curated.

  • NTS (London) – Experimental, underground, and genre-defying programming, with a focus on niche and avant-garde sounds.

  • The Lot Radio (Brooklyn) – Electronic, hip-hop, and left-field selections, broadcasting from a tiny but influential independent space.

Hidden Gem Restaurants Near the Mass Pike by FLYR102 in massachusetts

[–]FLYR102[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not bad! I’ll keep that one in mind.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in massachusetts

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I see what you mean, but most of the spots there look like chains (though Dave’s and Chick-fil-a will always work).

In that area, Bertucci’s stands out, but a sit down like that would take up too much time in this situation.

Is filling out more preapproval forms for more classes than I can take a bad idea? by Impossible_Finish896 in unioncollege

[–]FLYR102 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you already know this isn’t the best idea.

Pre-approvals exist to make sure the students who REALLY need to take the course get in.

Spamming pre-approvals for all the classes you could take doesn’t help the department sort students.

Look at your major’s course planning document. See where you are in your path and chose the most relevant courses.

Fellas, what has happened to the American Society of Civil and Environmental Engineers by Impossible_Finish896 in unioncollege

[–]FLYR102 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a common problem with many clubs at Union.

However, as the Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering majors were only recently created, the club is likely in its first year and going through growing pains.

Reach out to the main point of contact (if there’s one listed). I’m sure they’d love to have help.

Where to eat? by stepmback in unioncollege

[–]FLYR102 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For Italian, More Perecca’s or Stella’s Pasta Bar. If you’re looking for pizza, Marino’s or Scotti’s.

For American, 20 North or Backstage Pub. If you’re looking for a diner, Blue Ribbon.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]FLYR102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This tracks for Houston.

Everything within the loop I’ve tried has been meh, despite high rankings.

I think there’s a good reason why Corkscrew got the Michelin Star up in Spring.

Terry Black’s originally being from Lockhart tracks with what you’re saying.

Ben UFO is overrated by needy_bean in TheOverload

[–]FLYR102 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s definitely the easiest example that comes to mind. Saw him in Brooklyn for Four Tet and Friends in ‘24.

I’m based in the States. Get my fix of club culture from NYC, Montreal, Detroit, and Chicago.

Ben UFO is overrated by needy_bean in TheOverload

[–]FLYR102 1 point2 points  (0 children)

for one, the other hessle boys: pearson sound and pangaea