Opera + a rock quarry
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.
Dancing to Sirens
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 […]
The Smile, live
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.
The Linda Lindas “Racist Sexist Boy”
Poser. Blockhead. Riffraff. Jerkface.
Hide and Seek, harmony build
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.
Homemade modular synthesizer
It certainly looks neato. / via Tom
Mohabbat
A wonderful way to ease into the day with this track from the album Vulture Prince by Arooj Aftab. Thanks Simon!
Your Power
Billie and Finneas Eilish perform the single out in some sandy place (Simi Valley?). Dig all the tones in every way.
Escape your geographic music bubble
Shake music monoculture with this data essay by The Pudding / via Creative Mornings (excellent) email newsletter
Voyager
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.
girl in red “Seratonin”
“This is terrific.” – @hotdogsladies / Agreed 1000%
Scratchcard Lanyard
An excellent video by the band Dry Cleaning, directed by Rottingdean Bazaar / via Frank Chimero
J.S. Ondara “Lebanon”
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.
Noga Erez “VIEWS”
Featuring Reo Cragun & ROUSSO. Currently watching this video from the beginning to the end whenever I need a transition.
Yo-Yo Ma, and a bit of his impromptu vaccination site concert
Easing into the day listening to this and nodding my head in agreement with Jason. Let’s invest in the arts.
Radio Garden
Spin the globe and jam out. / via Coudal Partners
Nickleback is on TikTok
They’re off to a good start. / via Links I Would Chat You if We Were Friends
Miley Cyrus: Tiny Desk Concert
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.)
Tiktok: The Sea shanty ‘Wellerman’ has gone viral
This stuff gives me goosebumps. Imagine if TikTok started to make high quality audio and video stems a part of their platform…
Seth Werkheiser is starting the year off with a daily loop of music
Perfection is the enemy of done
Lubalin Closing Out 2020 on a High Note
Saw the attorney general one and was pleased to see a larger span of music.
Gordi – Heaven I Know
Live on KEXP. I’ve heard of Gordi before, but hadn’t heard this. It’s a sublime, building performance / via SeanSharp
evermore
Taylor Swift’s new album drops at midnight.
For The Longest Time (Quarantine Edition)
Whoa, oh ohhh oh
Harry Styles: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
Did I ever link this up? My WORD it is GOOD. (Hold on, it benefits from a wee bit of scrubbing)
Air Conditioned Dork
This music video definitely captures a vibe, feelings and beauty / via yewknee
Andy Shauf – “Clove Cigarette”
This music video was shot with LiDAR. Dig it. / via Yewknee
Ohio music playlist w/ Kim Deal
Listen to Kim and Kyle spin some Ohio tunes. Also? Register to vote.
A message from Tyler
Tyler Childers is a country musician in Kentucky with an excellent new album and a message about justice for all.
NPR Music’s 25 Favorite Albums Of 2020 (So Far)
Trying to expand my listening habits. Picking albums from the list to accomplish said goal.