Archive - Kiss Me, Son of Blog

A hungover diner, a familiar melody, and the pure “yes” energy of Yeh Yeh. A joyful dive into They Might Be Giants’ most effortlessly fun cover.

Apr 25 • Chase Roper

Kiss Me, Son of Extras: She Was A Hotel Detective

She used to keep her ears to walls, tappin' the calls. Now this hotel detective has climbed the ladder, become a billionaire, and runs the world.

Apr 22 • Chase Roper

Hovering Sombrero: You're Never Just a Hat

What can a floating hat teach us about self-worth? A personal essay on Hovering Sombrero by They Might Be Giants, mental spirals, and the art of not…

Apr 20 • Chase Roper

I’ve Got a Fang: A Story About Teeth, Terror, Self-Esteem

An incident at dinner and a They Might Be Giants song that suddenly feels too real.

Apr 14 • Chase Roper

The World Is to Dig: First Impressions of the New TMBG Album

My first impressions of the new They Might Be Giants album. An album about instability, absurdity, and choosing what matters anyway.

Apr 10 • Chase Roper

Another First Kiss

A song by They Might Be Giants that is about the quiet, ordinary version of love that is seldom written about.

Apr 4 • Chase Roper

March 2026

Let it be known: They Might Be Giants, Doughty, The Elegant Too.

Mar 28 • Chase Roper

Kiss Me, Son of Extras: Kitten Intro, Now That I Have Everything, Weep Day, and MORE

Happy 29th Anniversary to Then: The Earlier Years! Let's celebrate by listening some of the rare treasures contained within.

Mar 26 • Chase Roper

Kiss Me, Son of Extras: Ondine

A deep cut from They Might Be Giants' Back to Skull EP.

Mar 18 • Chase Roper

Man, It's So Loud In Here: The Perfect Dance Song for Introverts

One of They Might Be Giants' best and most perfect songs.

Mar 14 • Chase Roper

Kiss Me Son of Extras: Why Does The Sun Shine? (The Sun Is a Mass of Incandescent Gas)

The extras, the rarities, the B-sides. Let me share my favorite songs with you. LET ME.

Mar 11 • Chase Roper

Cyclops Rock: Spite Punk for the Brokenhearted

Heartbreak, grocery stores, and the Son of Poseidon.

Mar 7 • Chase Roper

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