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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