This is the official site of Birdsong Micropress, a lil publishing outfit located in Williamsburg (not the historic one), and is comprised of an array of serialized zines and one-shots by various birdsong writers/artists, and the interview series Five on It. Contributors comprise The Birdsong Collective.


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Posts by: Lauren W.

My Top 4 Favorite Chickens

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by wilkes you know what this is my internet too and if I want to talk about Famous Chickens on it why the fuck not, right? 4.  Meet Miracle Mike a chicken who lived for 18 months (1946-7), with his … Continue reading



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Putting the "Hump" in Hump Day

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by Wilkes Lately, I’ve been trapped in two very different feedback cycles: I can’t stop thinking about either Racism or Getting Laid.  Everything that rises must converge y’all: I’m probably going to end up hate-fucking a white guy TO DEATH. … Continue reading



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Humpty Hump Day: Sex in Ads

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by Wilkes Yr damn right sex sells. For example: ABS PLUS THIS THING EQUALS I WILL TAKE 3!!! The thing about sex in advertising is that I like it uncomplicated and delicious like an all-beef, ballpark frank with a slice … Continue reading



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Hump Day Grab Bag

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by Wilkes Now that I’m gainfully unemployed, I wake up at around 6 to “work on my novel” and keep at it until my stomach starts to hurt from caffeine and self-hatred (which usually kicks in at around 5). You’d … Continue reading



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STOP THE PRESSES

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I’m sure you’ve all already seen it, but I still want to take a moment out of my busy day of loafing to talk about how fuckin’ hilarious Regretsy is.   I laughed until I tinkled and then I laughed … Continue reading



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A Wikimedia Commons Comic: Things I've Learned From Max

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What's My Age Again?

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by Lauren W. Show Hide i just have one question how could one band like blink [182] who runs around naked make a sucha difference in the world –Matt1236969, Youtube Comment, (20 hours ago) Early 2000. The nation drew a … Continue reading



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Ode to the Dirtbag

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by Lauren W. Recently, Brandon B. & I were talking about my favorite childhood book: Sideways Stories From Wayside School. One story is about a new kid who is smelly and rude and wearing a raincoat. The teacher peels the … Continue reading



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YOU DON'T MAKE ME LAUGH, YOU MAKE ME CRY

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by Lauren W. Whenever one of those dudes trying to sell comedy tickets on the street asks me if I like to laugh, I frown and shout ‘NO!’ I do it because it’s funny and also because my own personal … Continue reading



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Chia Obamas Pulled from Walgreens Shelves

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by Lauren W. Obama will likely find himself foiled many times throughout the course of his presidency, but none will be so nefarious as those wrought by 76-year-old Chia Pet founder, Joseph Pedott. Pedott’s Commander-in -Terracotta has been pulled from … Continue reading



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