Michael Tedder

As they say, some personal news: I've proud to announce that my first book, Top Eight: How Myspace Changed Music, will be available on August 15th via @ChiReviewPress, and you can pre-order it now, with a discount, via @Bookshop_Org bookshop.org/p/books/top-ei…

Making an independent magazine isn't easy in this day and age, but it's worth it, and helping to bring ANTICS into the world has been one of the greatest thrills and challenges of my life. On behalf of the team, I hope you pick up an issue, and I hope you find something you love.

The new issue of ANTICS is out with a cover story by yours truly, and great pieces from some of the hungriest, sharpest writers in the game, including Molly O’Brien, Dash Lewis, Elise Soutar, Matthew Perpetua, Spencer Hughes, Zach Schonfeld, and more. anticsmag.com/contact/

In my latest piece for @TheAtlantic, I wrote about Saturday Night Live’s mash-up of MAHA and The Pitt, and why all attention is good attention when you are in the attention business. theatlantic.com/culture/2026/0…

For Spin, I wrote about Jakob Nowell stepping into his father's shoes and the return of Sublime. spin.com/2026/03/from-t…

"Saturday Night Live" put an end to Gen Z slang. @mtedder on how Marcello Hernández's "Weekend Update" segment with Colin Jost explains the show's apex-predator role in the pop-culture ecosystem: theatlantic.com/culture/2026/0…

"Saturday Night Live" put an end to Gen Z slang last night. @mtedder on how Marcello Hernández's "Weekend Update" segment with Colin Jost explains the show's apex-predator role in the pop-culture ecosystem: theatlantic.com/culture/2026/0…

For @TheAtlantic, I wrote about how Saturday Night Live uses New Slang to stay current while destroying it in the process. I also got to use the term "dumb bitch juice" in The Atlantic, and included references to Young Thug and poppers. You're welcome! theatlantic.com/culture/2026/0…

Last weekend's “SNL” used a poignant Andrew Dismukes performance to tap into the ongoing concerns surrounding the loneliness crisis, writes @mtedder: theatlantic.com/culture/2025/1…

Last weekend's “SNL” used a poignant Andrew Dismukes performance to tap into the ongoing concerns surrounding the loneliness crisis, writes @mtedder: theatlantic.com/culture/2025/1…

Last night’s “SNL” used a poignant Andrew Dismukes performance to tap into the ongoing concerns surrounding the loneliness crisis, writes @mtedder: theatlantic.com/culture/2025/1…

For @TheAtlantic I wrote about how Saturday Night Live satirized the Male Loneliness Crisis, and paid tribute to Andrew Dismukes, a Beta King. theatlantic.com/culture/2025/1…

Tonight, I will be at Hoboken's Little City Books, speaking with my friend Chris Dalla Riva about his thought-provoking book Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us about the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves. Music nerd fun guaranteed! littlecitybooks.com/event/2025-12-…

Without overdoing it, last night’s “SNL” captured something fundamental about the growing cultural resentment surrounding AI, writes @mtedder: theatlantic.com/culture/2025/1…

Without overdoing it, last night’s “SNL” captured something fundamental about the growing cultural resentment surrounding AI, writes @mtedder: theatlantic.com/culture/2025/1…

For @TheAtlantic, I wrote about how Saturday Night Live tackled AI anxiety, and why, when it comes to political commentary, less is usually more. theatlantic.com/culture/2025/1…

While Amy Poehler can snark with the best of the cast on SNL’s latest episode, which aired on the same day as the show's premiere 50 years ago, "she always radiates a palpable compassion," @mtedder writes: theatlantic.com/culture/2025/1…

While Amy Poehler can snark with the best of the cast on SNL’s latest episode, which aired on the same day as the show's premiere 50 years ago, "she always radiates a palpable compassion," @mtedder writes: theatlantic.com/culture/2025/1…

Had a great time writing about SNL for the nice people at the Atlantic, hope you enjoy!

For @TheAtlantic, I wrote about Amy Poehler (who remained GOATed), the actual 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, rebuilding years, and the healing power of emo. theatlantic.com/culture/2025/1…

See ya tonight, New York!