Daily Newsletter, August 23, 2024

Smote, Mdou Moctar, Gillian Welch/DavidRowlings, more

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Ljubinko Zivkovic
August 23, 2024

Smote - A Grand Stream

On the whole, it all makes full sense and Smote’s grand stream keeps on flowing, slowly dropping all the veils covering it presenting its true (good looking) face.

echoesanddust.com/2024/08/smote-grand-stream/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fpublished+articles

18 best albums turning 40 this year

Some of these albums from 1984 are recognized as true classics, and some others also deserve that status.

audiophix.com/posts/18-best-albums-turning-40-01j5t83ms13m?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fpublished+articles

What makes the guitar styling of Mdou Moctar so good?

Delving into the world of Nigerien musician Mdou Moctar, to find out what makes his unique blend of desert blues guitar music so infectious and awe-inspiring.

faroutmagazine.co.uk/mdou-moctar-what-makes-his-guitar-playing-so-good/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Gillian Welch / David Rawlings: Woodland

Read Stephen Thomas Erlewine’s review of the album.

pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/gillian-welch-david-rawlings-woodland/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Twelve overlooked but excellent live albums from the 1980s

Here are 12 excellent and overlooked live albums from the 1980s you should definitely check out.

audiophix.com/posts/twelve-overlooked-excellent-live-albums-1980s-01j5t9gp38cb?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Bob Dylan and Kiss’ Gene Simmons Among Artists Contributing to Reagan Biopic

Bob Dylan will provide a rendition of the oft-covered, Cole Porter-penned classic “Don’t Fence Me In” for an upcoming Ronald Reagan biopic.

livinglifefearless.co/2024/news/bob-dylan-and-kiss-gene-simmons-among-artists-contributing-to-reagan-biopic/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fpublished+articles

Paris Museums (Musées) Has Placed Hundreds of Thousands of Art Works Online for Free

Paris Museums (Musées) has uploaded 321,178 works of art—including paintings, photographs, and coins—online for everyone to view.

livinglifefearless.co/2024/news/paris-museums-musees-has-placed-hundreds-of-thousands-of-art-works-online-for-free/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fpublished+articles

5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week

Our quintet of quality reviews this week includes Lauren LeBlanc on Gayl Jones’ The Unicorn Woman, Ron Charles on Rachel Kushner’s Creation Lake, Katy Waldman on Helen Phillips’ Hum, Guy Lodge on P…

lithub.com/5-book-reviews-you-need-to-read-this-week-8-22-2024/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/books

These are the best hi-fi systems for your money right now

An all-in-one hi-fi system is a good option if you don't want a separate amplifier, speakers and CD player. Here are some of the best hi-fi systems on the market today.

www.classical-music.com/listen/audio-equipment/best-hi-fi-systems?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Faudio%20hi-fi

Tindersticks Share New Song "Always A Stranger": Listen

In less than a month, Tindersticks will share their new album Soft Tissue. The Nottingham indie crew has already released “New World,” “Nancy,” and “Falling, The Light,” and today they’re unveiling the final single “Always A Stranger.”

www.stereogum.com/2277202/tindersticks-always-a-stranger/music/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FPlaylists