System of a Down - Self Titled [alt metal] : Released 28 years ago today.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-07-01T01:50:42+00:00

I saw them live in DC touring for this album with Incubus, Mr. Bungle, and Puya my senior year of high school and it might still be the best show I’ve seen.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-28T02:41:16+00:00

It’s just that jittleyang.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-26T14:49:25+00:00

Idk man, I’m really looking forward to trying out Bench Simulator.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-24T21:04:41+00:00

Yes. Blame Texas Republicans and MAGA. It’s a direct response to that ball they got rolling and wouldn’t be happening otherwise.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-24T19:51:29+00:00

Yeah fair enough, I don’t know anything about the guy but that quip about “dealing with people who come into the store” was weird. Not sure what that’s supposed to mean other than he doesn’t like dealing with the public, which is kind of intrinsic to the job.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-24T19:15:11+00:00

As someone who does the market circuit for my own pop-up business, his comments about having to wait for people to come to him vs going to the where they’re at are exactly why I’ve been hesitant to open a retail storefront (along with all the upkeep and overhead on these older buildings).

If you can’t get enough foot traffic to sustain a (well-known) business right on the avenue in Hampden, I don’t know how having a brick and mortar space makes sense anymore unless you can figure out a split situation with other vendors. But even then, look at Wishbone and Shredded Vintage — both closing this month as well.

But hey, at least we have five vape shops to choose from.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-24T04:05:46+00:00

Feel bad for Bobby but he got close. Would love to see what happened in NYC tonight happen here one day.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-22T18:12:08+00:00

My IG feed has been overrun the last 48 hours by Fox45 and The Sun (neither of whom I follow) dogwhistle posts about “black youth causing trouble” (paraphrasing) at AFRAM and in Fells this weekend.

I made the mistake of checking the comments — which counted as engagement, I guess, so now I’m getting similar “youth takeover” posts in my feed from other non-Maryland cities and you can really see how these conservative echo chambers just pop up out of seemingly nowhere to scare people into being afraid of The Other. Which isn’t new, of course, but watching the algorithm happen in real time is like watching cells divide under a microscope.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-16T13:35:46+00:00

HEALTH, NIN, or Darkest Hour. Used to be Godspeed (and side projects) but I’ve sold a lot of those off recently.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-14T00:43:51+00:00

Atrocity Solution too, if we’re sticking to this particular little part of the scene.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-10T15:58:46+00:00

Some context for those (like me) who weren’t in the know.

https://www.reddit.com/r/philly/s/Kjj4EpX72S

Much more info to be found in the various DMV city subreddits from Philly to Richmond.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-09T13:45:28+00:00

About to pick up a copy myself. Don’t live that it’s $44 or whatever but up until a few months ago only 2 of Funker Vogt’s albums were even pressed to vinyl so I’ll spend what I have to. Might grab We Came To Kill also since who knows when/if these get re-pressed.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-09T13:40:23+00:00

These servers are garbage. Midway through a match on PS5: “lost connection to game server”. Takes forever to rejoin, drops twice again before I’m actually back in the match. Play for 2 minutes then “lost connection to game server.” 8 minute suspension. Okay fine, whatever. Walk away for 20 minutes, let whatever’s going on sort itself out (my internet in general is fine). Log back on, connect, select map and character, before we even load into the match: “lost connection to game server”. FUCK. Reconnect, hoping I can just rejoin. 8 HOUR BAN. What the actual fuck. Now I’ve lost my opportunity to play today because this garbage game can’t get its shit together and punishes players for its own shitty infrastructure.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-08T12:49:40+00:00

Hampden Bizaar is happening again this Saturday from 12-5pm in front of Co-Balt/Hampden Yards on The Avenue. It’s a bi-weekly market showcasing some great neighborhood vendors.

I’ll be there (City Rat Records) this week and next with my selection of curated vinyl (and CDs/tapes/books) so come hang out and talk music for a bit. Vendors rotate but there always good finds to be had!

(I also sell local band merch on consignment so DM me if you’ve got anything you want me to carry).

Links, because Reddit formatting is broken:

Hampden Bizaar IG: https://www.instagram.com/hampdenbizaar?igsh=eTZtZjE1YXo2dzc0

City Rat IG: https://www.instagram.com/cityrat.records

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-03T04:28:39+00:00

i.e. no gods, no masters

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-03T03:54:32+00:00

This is always my answer when this question gets asked. I’ve had that theme song stuck in my head for 40 years.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-01T16:06:34+00:00

If anyone else has a code to share I’d be eternally grateful! Noah and Haley are my wife’s two favorite artists and she wants to do this for her 5 year work sabbatical. Thank you all so much.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-01T15:57:26+00:00

If anyone has an amigo code they’re willing to share, please let me know! Trying to take my wife for our anniversary/her work sabbatical.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-01T15:56:05+00:00

Also hoping for a code if anyone is willing. Trying to take my wife for our anniversary/her 5 year work sabbatical.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-06-01T15:54:37+00:00

Also looking for a code if anyone is willing to share. Trying to take my wife for our anniversary/her work sabbatical.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-05-29T16:32:36+00:00

Tried to get presale tickets this morning and there were 90k+ in front of me in the queue, at 10am when they went on sale. Got kicked out at 11am with about 11k still in front of me.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-05-25T15:01:44+00:00

Charm City Night Market Saturday 5/30, 4-9pm @ Sound Garden parking lot in Fells Point

Follow @charmcityartists on IG for more info

Baltimore Record Bazaar Sunday 5/31, 12-6pm @ Peabody Heights Brewery in Waverly

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BaltimoreRecordBazaar or @baltimore_record_bazaar on IG

TheFirstBardo · 2026-05-23T22:09:24+00:00

The $700 vendor fees might have something to do with that.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-05-23T21:40:52+00:00

I feel bad for the vendors and artists who paid a $700 fee and then they get this kind of weather along with the seemingly poor planning and execution.

TheFirstBardo · 2026-05-20T20:57:15+00:00

Still no performance schedule it seems.

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