Archive - meltdown

The New Americana

On American visual culture—where it's been (derogatory) and where it's going (vaguely ominous)

4 hrs ago • Mel Thomas

Wet hot Italian American summer

"Chrissy, bring me the big knife."

Jun 1 • Mel Thomas

May 2026

Stewing in power soup

what I've been up to lately

May 1 • Mel Thomas

October 2025

Music is a thing you can hold in your hands

DIY sigilism with compact discs

Oct 3, 2025 • Mel Thomas

July 2025

be your own algorithm

some thoughts on scrolling

Jul 6, 2025 • Mel Thomas

October 2024

“Mel, how’s the big video essay coming along?”

It’s finished. I hope you like it. :-)

Oct 27, 2024 • Mel Thomas