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The Death of the B-Side Edition

Why is this interesting? • 1327 implied HN points • 30 Jan 25
🎶 Music Album Vinyl Streaming Cultural impact
  1. B-sides were special songs that didn't fit on albums, offering hidden gems that fans could discover. In today's music scene, the magic of finding these tracks has almost disappeared.
  2. While people think albums are dying, many artists, like Taylor Swift, continue to create and sell vinyl records, showing that albums are still popular. They are more resilient than people might believe.
  3. Streaming services change how we discover music, focusing on what we already like. This can make us miss out on new, unexpected music, which is what B-sides used to provide.

💌 Liner Notes: Cascade

a constellation • 138 implied HN points • 15 Oct 24
🎶 Music Songwriting Album Music genres Music Production
  1. The song 'Cascade' is about the journey of rocks, inspired by the sedimentary cycle. It reflects the idea of change and transformation.
  2. Sometimes songwriting can come easily, but certain parts, like the bridge in 'Cascade,' can take more time and thought to express deep emotions.
  3. The singer encourages listeners to explore her music and shares her creative process, letting them know that there's more to come from her debut album.

Lou Reed

Flow State • 1100 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🎶 Music Musician Album Review Meditation
  1. Lou Reed was an iconic American singer, songwriter, and ambient music producer.
  2. His final solo album, 'Hudson River Wind Meditations,' is designed for activities like meditation, yoga, or tai chi.
  3. The album was recently remastered and reissued by Light in the Attic Records.
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Miles Davis

Flow State • 569 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🎶 Music Jazz Musician Album Biography Recommendation
  1. Miles Davis was an American trumpeter and composer known for his 'cool jazz' sound
  2. Davis incorporated funk, rock, and electronic styles into his music in the 70s
  3. One of Davis's notable albums, 'Agharta', captured a live performance in Japan

Benoît Pioulard

Flow State • 452 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎶 Music Ambient Composer Album Collaboration
  1. Benoît Pioulard is an ambient composer from Michigan based in Brooklyn.
  2. His latest album 'Sunder' is a collaboration with Offthesky, filled with staticky synth pads.
  3. The album 'Bloodless' features frosted, drifting chords and some spoken vocals.

claire rousay Made an Emo Record. A Real One.

First Floor • 373 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎶 Music Experimental Interview Album Artist
  1. Claire rousay is releasing a new album titled 'sentiment,' which she describes as her 'emo record' with singing, guitars and sadness.
  2. Even though rousay is known for experimental music, her new album represents a shift to a more traditional songwriting approach.
  3. She experiences doubts about her music and worries about how the audience will receive her new pop-focused sound.

Mirth Amid Chaos

The Radar • 59 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🎶 Music Rock Album Lyrics Punk Social Commentary
  1. Green Day's new album 'Saviors' presents a message of enjoying life's chaos and finding joy in the midst of madness.
  2. The album reflects a theme of societal and political dysfunction, urging listeners to be their own saviors and find meaning in small moments.
  3. Green Day's 'Saviors' is a blend of energetic rock music intertwined with social commentary, offering a nostalgic 80s throwback feel with enjoyable songs about relatable subjects.

The New Cue #322 September 29: Steven Wilson, Mutual Benefit, Simon Williams, The Murder Capital, Really Good Time, VLURE, Wilco, Underworld

The New Cue • 39 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🎶 Music Interview Album Streaming
  1. Steven Wilson created his latest album with no specific agenda in mind, leading to a surprise-filled and diverse record.
  2. The album was born out of a period of lockdown-induced isolation, allowing Wilson to experiment without external pressure.
  3. Wilson's creative process for this album was organic and uncontrived, with no predetermined genre in mind.

I have a new album • Meditations

SJF • 39 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🎶 Music Album Musician Support
  1. The artist is working on a new album called 'Meditations' set to be released on July 21st.
  2. The album will contain about 40 minutes of new music.
  3. Listeners can pre-order the album on Bandcamp and support its creation on Patreon.

An Inspired World

Critic at Large • 19 implied HN points • 08 Jul 23
🎶 Music Jazz Album
  1. Stan Getz and Eddie Sauter collaborated in 1961 to create an album where Getz improvised melodies over pre-composed orchestral arrangements, a unique approach in jazz history.
  2. The album 'Focus' is considered the finest work of both Getz and Sauter's careers, showcasing Getz's unmatched tone and brilliance in saxophone playing.
  3. Despite Stan Getz's troubled personal life, his music in 'Focus' remains untainted by his struggles, highlighting the transformative power of art to separate the artist from their creations.

Wander the Night Japan

SJF • 19 implied HN points • 23 Jun 23
🎶 Music Album Collaboration Photography Vinyl
  1. The album 'Wander the Night Japan' is now available on streaming services.
  2. It is a collaboration between sound artist Simon James French and photographer Cody Ellingham.
  3. The music and images aim to inspire a journey and convey emotions through stillness.