February 2012
1 post
Quick Guide To The Celebrity-Fan Power Structure
I have many things to say about the Mike Lombardo issue, but I’m going to focus on three major points that I’d like people to absorb.
1. Notice To All Internet Celebrities: if you ever post something knowing that your primary intention is to gain subscribers, followers, fans, whatever, then you’ve taken your first step toward dehumanizing your fanbase. Reaching more people is...
January 2012
3 posts
Fun With Hot Peppers!
I enjoy cooking. This week I’m on a spicy pepper kick and I came up with a couple recipes you may enjoy. Please note that both of these recipes are well-balanced, which means they’re not necessarily over-the-top spicy. The spiciness is utilized to enhance flavor profile, not injure myself or my wife. ;D
Habanero-Honey-Ginger-Orange-Garlic Marinade
(I’m currently marinating...
December 2011
8 posts
LOLCATSVERTISEMENT!
Click on the following image. It will take you to a magical place!
Love,
Matt
Boycott Everything
Last night, my wonderfully intelligent and principled friend Melissa Anelli posted a link to a story about how PayPal had pulled a fast one on Regretsy, subjecting them to multiple rounds of unnecessary processing fees and preventing them from carrying out a major charitable effort to help needy children. As I watched the internet explode in a wave of anti-PayPal sentiment, I couldn’t help...
STD Puppet Show Theater!
This week I’ll be working on a video for my first single, STD Puppet Show. The video will be posted in conjunction with the official release of my new album, When I Was Your Age. I wanted to share some photos of the complete puppet show theater set. To be completely honest, I cannot believe it looks as awesome as it does, given that I 1) have absolutely no skills will this sort of thing...
Alter-Ego Management
Since I decided to release a “solo” album eight months ago, I’ve been dealing with an internal struggle over what to do with all of my social networking sites. I have a Whomping Willows YouTube channel, a Whomping Willows twitter account, a Whomping Willows Facebook page, a Whomping Willows website, and even a recently created Whomping Willows online store. I am very active with...