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I'm still sifting through year end lists to find new things to read, play and listen to. Colly’s collection is presented so darn good.

Thom Yorke in 2023 looks like a Thom Yorke sent from the future to warn present-day Thom Yorke about machines subjugating humanity in an oncoming dystopia. - @Steven_Hyden

Kevin Fanning’s post about making variations of the Andor theme reminded me of this segment on CBS Sunday Morning about the composer behind Succession, Andor and a slew of other music for shows and movies.

Went down a rabbit hole watching and listening to this. / via Drew Daniel

We celebrated this portable record player back in the day. And now it's back and with Bluetooth to boot! / via Tom

Simon Collison’s Site Nonsite journey continues with a second EP. Two songs streaming now. More records should have release notes for each track like Simon has provided (scroll down).

Compact and portable record cutter that allows you to create your own 5” vinyl records and playback in lo-fi sound. WHOA + NEATO! / via Tom

Had I never seen these before? I have no idea, but they're neato.

A bit more of Ardhira Putra's illustration paired with some smooth sounds to close out the week.

Composed by Katerina Gimon. Performed by the 2022 TMEA Texas All-State Treble Choir under the direction of Dr Lynda Hasseler. This is powerful. / thanks Henry

Mellow, quiet, yearning duet by John Mark Nelson and Sofia Mills (Thanks TikTok)

“These actions are small, she said, like writing new songs to process old wounds. But maybe they prove more meaningful than submitting to darkness.” Listening now. Thanks Zan

Bonobo close their 5 night residency at the Royal Albert Hall with Anna Lapwood on pipe organ. Her expression of joy is beyond doubt. I can only image how those 9,999 pipes sound irl.

Always looking for new music and super enjoying the singles and playlists of New Commute thanks to posts by Wolf Bomb

Simon Collison created something that's hard to encapsulate. In one breath, it's an EP of atmospheric music, but as you dig deeper you find it's a diary, a love letter and a reflection, a different way to experience a place.

Another _excellent_ music video by Autumn de Wilde for Florence + The Machine. Bill Nighy stars as Florence’s anxiety.

Thanks to the podcast I just listened to, I'm reminded of what was certainly my introduction to R.E.M. with their of their first music videos for this song.

This episode of the Broken Record podcast digs into the formative years of R.E.M. and potential future projects / via @davidpurcell505

Woke up reflecting on something that was related to the color orange, did a music search and this song came up and I dig it. Lovely randomness.

Just played this Ray LaMontagne song to fill the rest of the afternoon with some warm feelings. Nice addition of Sierra Ferrell's vocals to the track.

Donald Craig scanned the pages of visualization from the 70's and synchronized them with the music. / via @pixlpa

Waking up and listening to this album by Hinako Omori thanks to Simon Collison. Having coffee. Easing into Saturday.

Chuck's post goes down so many lovely rabbit holes. A low res performance by Sinéad O’Connor that draws you in. A newsletter by Neko Case. The underlying beats. Another cover of the cover.

A music video where you stay for the credits. Directed by Autumn de Wilde, choreographed by Ryan Heffington with costumes by Kate Mulleavy & Laure Mulleavy. 🔥

Even all low-res it was lovely to see how this album came to be and friendships preserved.

Seth Werkheiser's mix of spooky doom, ambient, gloomy tunes to help you fall asleep. I think these tracks are great for focus while working or thinking, or thinking at work! It's like being in some sci-fi movie.

Colly curates music he finds interesting each week and then makes a huge list with meaningful descriptions and links to streaming services at the end of each year.

Dig this series from Vanity Fair where creative folks describe highlights (and low points) of their career. This one from Hans Zimmer makes me appreciate his soundtracks even more.

Jon Hicks wanted to "Restore some kind of physicality to my digital music collection" and I think he succeeded. (Scroll down to the link for Leigh's video demonstration)

There were murmurs that new ABBA music would be coming for some time, but now that it's just days away? Yeah, I'm giddy.

I've kept this post from Kottke alive at the end of my RSS reader for 2 weeks because I didn't want it to go away, so I'm saving it here.

I asked about the song playing and Erik said it was the same musician that did the Xanadu cover linked earlier. Here's a story about his new song - "a tribute to a time that is hopefully over."

Metafilter collects links to videos and downloads for this performance at the virtual Glastonbury festival. Featuring Thom Yorke and Johnny Greenwood (from Radiohead) with drummer Tom Skinner.

Poser. Blockhead. Riffraff. Jerkface.

I love falling into rabbit holes of harmony. I also realize this is likely lip sync'd, but that's okay. The premise is solid.

It certainly looks neato. / via Tom

A wonderful way to ease into the day with this track from the album Vulture Prince by Arooj Aftab. Thanks Simon!

Billie and Finneas Eilish perform the single out in some sandy place (Simi Valley?). Dig all the tones in every way.

Shake music monoculture with this data essay by The Pudding / via Creative Mornings (excellent) email newsletter

Trent Walton started a project making music, collaborating with his sons and packing it all up with not just album artwork, but mini videos (that loop on Spotify) for each track. I dig everything about this.

"This is terrific." - @hotdogsladies / Agreed 1000%

An excellent video by the band Dry Cleaning, directed by Rottingdean Bazaar / via Frank Chimero

I linked this song back in 2019. Got lost in the tracks today and went down a rabbit hole. Bringing it back to the top cos it holds up.

Featuring Reo Cragun & ROUSSO. Currently watching this video from the beginning to the end whenever I need a transition.

Easing into the day listening to this and nodding my head in agreement with Jason. Let's invest in the arts.

Spin the globe and jam out. / via Coudal Partners

They're off to a good start. / via Links I Would Chat You if We Were Friends

Happening now. Kicking off with Fade into You... This is going to be good. (It was indeed good, but it was also TOO SHORT! I know, that's the format. But still.)

This stuff gives me goosebumps. Imagine if TikTok started to make high quality audio and video stems a part of their platform...

Perfection is the enemy of done

Saw the attorney general one and was pleased to see a larger span of music.

Live on KEXP. I've heard of Gordi before, but hadn't heard this. It's a sublime, building performance / via SeanSharp

Taylor Swift’s new album drops at midnight.

Whoa, oh ohhh oh

Did I ever link this up? My WORD it is GOOD. (Hold on, it benefits from a wee bit of scrubbing)

This music video definitely captures a vibe, feelings and beauty / via yewknee

This music video was shot with LiDAR. Dig it. / via Yewknee

Listen to Kim and Kyle spin some Ohio tunes. Also? Register to vote.

Tyler Childers is a country musician in Kentucky with an excellent new album and a message about justice for all.

Trying to expand my listening habits. Picking albums from the list to accomplish said goal.