What *IS* Kiss Me, Son of Blog?
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Welcome! You’ve wandered into one of the strangest, warmest corners of the internet. A place where They Might Be Giants, nostalgia, memory, overthinking, and storytelling all curl up under the same blanket.
If you love:
weird music
personal essays
obsessive deep dives
emotional spirals set to a soundtrack
or simply feeling seen by a song
. . .then you’re absolutely in the right place.
So what is this project?
Kiss Me, Son of Blog is my long-term undertaking to write about every single song by They Might Be Giants. One essay per week, in order, across every album.
Each piece blends:
personal stories
80s/90s kid nostalgia
music analysis
humor
and the occasional existential unraveling
Think of it like sitting on the couch with a friend who says, “Hey, let me tell you about this song I heard.”
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You’ll get one polished essay each week, plus occasional Notes, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and other small disasters of the heart.
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Why Readers Stick Around
People who read this newsletter often say things like:
“It’s like therapy, but with better music.”
“These posts feel like hanging out with a friend who knows too much about TMBG.”
“We’re worried about Chase’s mental health and what he might do if we stop reading.”
This project has grown into a community of music lovers, deep feelers, overthinkers, and people who have extremely specific opinions about John Flansburgh’s chord progressions.
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