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ICYMI: Our newest PODCAST is up! Featuring writer Jon Raymond (Old Joy, Wendy and Lucy, all kinds of Kelly Reichardt films). We talk about making art in the face of fascism. Listen below and please share!
Enjoy Your Life Podcast: Episode 98: “God, Sex and the Old Spaghetti Factory” (featuring Jon Raymond) - Spectrum Culture
In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, author Jon Raymond, to talk about making art under fascism.
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May 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Sentridoh's "Really Insane: A Lou Barlow Compendium" reviewed by @christopherjlee.bsky.social. Out now via Vampire Blues.
Sentridoh - "Really Insane: A Lou Barlow Compendium" | Album Review — POST-TRASH
Really Insane gets back to Lou Barlow’s origins of bedroom dirt and stoner experimentation. You can practically feel the shag carpeting and smell the spliff ash that assisted in the making of these…
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April 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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The releases of The Grind Date (20th Anniversary Edition) and Clear Lake Auditorium EP display the eclecticism and indomitable spirit of De La Soul that made them relatable and adored among hip-hop listeners.
De La Soul: The Grind Date (20th Anniversary Edition)/Clear Lake Audiotorium EP - Spectrum Culture
The releases of The Grind Date (20th Anniversary Edition) and Clear Lake Auditorium EP display the eclecticism and indomitable spirit of De La Soul that made them relatable and adored among hip-hop li...
spectrumculture.com
April 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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There will be no new Sonic Youth releases. There will be new Sonic Youth reissues.

"Hold That Tiger documents a gripping live performance of Sonic Youth in Chicago from October 1987, when the band were still navigating the uncertain path between underground acclaim and wider critical attention."
Sonic Youth: Hold that Tiger (Reissue) - Spectrum Culture
Hold That Tiger documents a gripping live performance of Sonic Youth in Chicago from October 1987, when the band were still navigating the uncertain path between underground acclaim and wider critical...
spectrumculture.com
February 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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WE RECOMMEND: Creation Lake: by Rachel Kushner

"Creation Lake begins as a worldbuilding exercise, layering millennia of Languedoc history and infusing it with big ideas about fundamental questions before shifting into an action-thriller with a femme fatale at its center."
Creation Lake: by Rachel Kushner - Spectrum Culture
Creation Lake begins as a worldbuilding exercise, layering millennia of Languedoc history and infusing it with big ideas about fundamental questions before shifting into an action-thriller with a femm...
spectrumculture.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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I loved and admired this woman. She was one I would follow into battle. A true fighter and ally in every way.
God bless you Cecile Richards. Rest in Peace and Power.
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Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president, has died | CNN
Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, has died, her family said Monday in a statement.
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January 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Bill Callahan's "The Holy Grail: Bill Callahan​’​s "Smog" Dec. 10, 2001 Peel Session" reviewed by @christopherjlee.bsky.social. Out now via Drag City Records. post-trash.com/news/2025/1/...
Bill Callahan - The Holy Grail: Bill Callahan's "Smog" Dec. 10, 2001 Peel Session | Album Review — POST-TRASH
The Holy Grail: Bill Callahan’s “Smog” Dec. 10, 2001 Peel Session is a modest effort that nonetheless has much to say about both Callahan’s evolution and his consistency. This EP doesn’t rewrite histo...
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January 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Our podcast featuring Stephin Merritt from the Magnetic Fields is up! We complain about new pop while praising old pop, discover why having a will is important and find creative uses for Nosferatu popcorn caskets.

@themagfields.bsky.social #themagneticfields #podcast
Enjoy Your Life Podcast: Episode 96: “Melody on a Long Retreat" (featuring Stephin Merritt from The Magnetic Fields) - Spectrum Culture
In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Stephin Merritt from the Magnetic Fields, to complain about new pop while praising old pop, discovering why ...
spectrumculture.com
January 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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I wrote about Stephen Malkmus's great year, exploring everything from the formation of The Hard Quartet to hilarious interviews to the triumphant Pavement reunion to playing Keith Richards, and more. But what stands out the most is his singular songwriting

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A Good Year for Stephen Malkmus
Stephen Malkmus had a good year. It was also a busy one for the singer, songwriter, and guitar deity as it included the launch of a new band, more reunion tour dates with foundational 90s indie ban…
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January 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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"Fuzzy Meadows" returns with the BEST NEW MUSIC featuring Blonde Revolver, Degraved, Ismatic Guru, Sölex, Tha God Fahim & Nicholas Craven, Whelpwisher (@bengrigg.bsky.social), Young Widows (@tempresltd.bsky.social), and more! https://buff.ly/4jeu5J6
January 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Orca That Carried Dead Calf for Weeks Appears to Be in Mourning Again www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/u...
Orca That Carried Dead Calf for Weeks Appears to Be in Mourning Again
Researchers say that the killer whale’s newborn calf in Puget Sound has also died and she’s unable to let go.
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January 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Grassroots activists and marine scientists in Algeria are building artificial reefs to restore biodiversity and sustain fishing communities, but scaling up requires more than passion—it needs institutional support and political will. africasacountry.com/2024/12/rebu...
Rebuilding Algeria’s oceans
Grassroots activists and marine scientists in Algeria are building artificial reefs to restore biodiversity and sustain fishing communities, but scaling up requires more than passion—it needs institut...
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December 20, 2024 at 2:16 PM
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We wrote about every single song on 69 LOVE SONGS by The Magnetic Fields.

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Revisit: The Magnetic Fields: 69 Love Songs - Spectrum Culture
In observance of the album’s 25th anniversary, Spectrum Culture has convened a team of writers to consider each of the 69 songs.
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December 19, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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Kaho Matsui & more eaze put out one of our favorite songs of the year!

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The 25 Best Songs of 2024 - Spectrum Culture
A time capsule with which to remember some of the best moments of the year to date.
spectrumculture.com
December 18, 2024 at 7:16 AM
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We're happy to present "Post-Trash's Staff Picks: The Best of 2024" as voted by the site’s wonderful contributors (including their individual lists). post-trash.com/news/2024/12...
Post-Trash's Staff Picks: The Best of 2024 — POST-TRASH
We're happy to present "Post-Trash's Staff Picks: The Best of 2024" as voted by the site’s wonderful contributors (including their individual lists). With 25 of our writers submitting their votes, we ...
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December 16, 2024 at 7:24 PM
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Through Afro-futurist soundscapes blending tradition and innovation, Ibaaku’s new album, 'Joola Jazz,' reshapes Dakar’s cultural rhythm and challenges the legacy of Négritude. africasacountry.com/2024/12/ibaa...
Ibaaku’s space race
Through Afro-futurist soundscapes blending tradition and innovation, Ibaaku’s new album, 'Joola Jazz,' reshapes Dakar’s cultural rhythm and challenges the legacy of Négritude.
africasacountry.com
December 16, 2024 at 2:54 PM
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The 25 Best Rock Albums of 2024

As always, rock was a guitar-led extravaganza in 2024, with artists drawing from an ever-widening musical well.
The 25 Best Rock Albums of 2024
As always, rock was a guitar-led extravaganza in 2024 with artists drawing from an ever-widening musical well. These are the 25 best rock albums of the year.
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December 10, 2024 at 12:59 PM
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The 80 Best Albums of 2024

The year's best records challenged orthodoxies, blended and created new genres, and spanned a vast range of musical styles and traditions while looking forward.
The 80 Best Albums of 2024
The best albums of 2024 challenged orthodoxies, blended and created new genres, and spanned a vast range of musical styles and traditions, while looking forward.
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December 11, 2024 at 1:06 PM