Chaz writes…

  • Social Sabbatical: What I’ve Learned Since Stepping Away

    Social Sabbatical: What I’ve Learned Since Stepping Away

    I just needed a break.  I’ve long said that my insatiable need to be in the know would make it impossible for me to step away from social media. I’ve made countless excuses, citing my “civic duty” to stay up to date on sociopolitical developments and my desire to keep up with my friends’ updates. … Read more

  • TOP 25 ALBUMS OF 2025

    TOP 25 ALBUMS OF 2025

    Top 25 albums of 2025 by Chase Montani, featuring Geese, Clipse, Bon Iver and many more. Read more

  • TOP 50 ALBUMS OF 2024

    TOP 50 ALBUMS OF 2024

    Top 50 albums of 2024 by Chase Montani, featuring Fout Tet, Mk.gee, Waxahatchee and many more. Read more

  • TOP 25 ALBUMS OF 2023

    TOP 25 ALBUMS OF 2023

    Top 25 albums of 2023 by Chase Montani, featuring Geese, Ben Howard, Strange Ranger and more. Read more

  • TOP 25 ALBUMS OF 2022

    TOP 25 ALBUMS OF 2022

    Top 25 albums of 2022 by Chase Montani, featuring Kendrick Lamar, Goose, Brakence, Jenny Hval and more. Read more

  • Get “Lost in the Ring” with the latest release from Dr. Doppler

    Get “Lost in the Ring” with the latest release from Dr. Doppler

    Some people can’t help but create. For Austin Henry Peer, AKA Dr. Doppler, creation has never been a problem. Whether he’s putting out lo-fi hip hop via Dr. Doppler, playing guitar and singing in Ray Gun Tony or painting and drawing, Peer has always been a prolific artist. Peer revisits Dr. Doppler with his latest… Read more