Author Archives: Gates

It’s not a 311 call

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Gates

Dan Sinker is asking folks to fill out this very brief questionnaire to map songs ice cream trucks play as they trawl neighborhoods. Dan lives in Chicago, where I used to reside. In my neighborhood, in the warm weather, the … Continue reading →

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Musing

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Gates

I promise it won’t be another ten years before a record comes out. If you are here reading this, you might be relieved to hear that. The last three months have been a time of reflection and thinking about direction. … Continue reading →

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Cyclofemme

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Gates

I signed the Cyclofemme pledge. How about you?

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Love this

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Gates

It’s rare I get to see the moment where someone is so excited about my, and our, work. Thank you to P.I.C.A. for providing the venue, sending along the documentation of this moment and for organizing the event. Happy to … Continue reading →

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George “Shadow” Morton

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Gates

Leave it to George “Shadow” Morton to make his big move to that Brill Building in the sky on Valentine’s Day. The sir of love as in L-U-V “When I Say I’m in Love you Best Believe I Mean I’m … Continue reading →

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Nice ups

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Gates

Thank you Francis! RT @Francis_Lam “& & & by @rebeccagates is officially my favorite song of 2012. This is serious. I thought about it for 25 days.”

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airport chapel

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Gates

I’m working on a project (a couple actually) that required me to dig out old album notebooks. Each volume is about 2″ thick, full of sketches, photos, lyrics, inspirations, writing notes, recording and mixing notes, etc. Here are two snaps … Continue reading →

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I agree with the Speedo.

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Gates

  Rob Delaney (pictured here) on why he’s voting Obama and not third party this election. I’ve enjoyed, and they have been illuminating and interesting, more conversations about not voting than I’m comfortable with. Not me not voting, but others. … Continue reading →

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#SANDY links

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Gates

Here’s a brief list of what seem to be active and effective links to aid, announce and navigate the aftereffects of the hurricane. I don’t enable comments here, but will add suggestions if they arrive @rebeccagates or info@parcematone.com. Thanks EVERYWHERE: … Continue reading →

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The Athletic + photos by Ethan

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Gates

My friend (and I am lucky to call him that) Jeremy Dunn is a force, a lanky, goofy, intelligent, inquisitive and embracing force. I first learned about him through his magazine and blog Embrocation Cycling. His latest endeavour, aside from … Continue reading →

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