Daily Newsletter, December 2, 2023

Bumper Saturday with something new and something a bit older

Ljubinko Zivkovic
December 02, 2023

LOUDER THAN WAR ALBUMS OF 2023

Louder Than War Albums Of 2023

louderthanwar.com/louder-than-war-albums-of-2023/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Rolling Stone's 100 Best Songs of 2023

Including songs from Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem, Peso Pluma and Eslabon Armado, Big Thief, Taylor Swift, Pink Pantheress and Ice Spice, Beyoncé, boygenius, and more.

www.brooklynvegan.com/rolling-stones-100-best-songs-of-2023/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

1979: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums - Best Classic Bands

Recap of the top classic rock albums of 1979 includes some by veterans who’d been with us for many years as well as some notable newcomers

bestclassicbands.com/1979-classic-rock-albums-3-23-19/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

The Quietus | Features | Earthly Delights: Unpacking Donovan's A Gift From A Flower To A Garden Boxset

As the state51 Conspiracy reissue Donovan's double-album box set on mono vinyl, Ben Graham looks back at the artist's most ambitious statement and finds a post-psychedelic message that's still relevant today

thequietus.com/articles/33655-donovan-a-gift-from-a-flower-to-a-garden-review?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

The two supergroups Jimi Hendrix wanted to form before his death

Jimi Hendrix had his eyes on the likes of Miles Davis, Paul McCartney and Arthur Lee in his time, but the guitarists passing in 1970 sadly curtailed the plans.

faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-two-supergroups-jimi-hendrix-wanted-to-form-before-his-death/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Jim Croce was about to break through in a major way, but cruel fate intervened and the almost-star all but forgotten: Then Quentin Tarantino came along

Jim Croce's finest moment was poignant and heartbreaking: Tragedy meant he never enjoyed its eventual success

www.loudersound.com/features/i-got-a-name-jim-croce?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Brandi Carlile Searches for the Artist Within, Part 1 - Mixonline

In this wide-ranging interview, the Grammy-winning musician takes us on a deep dive into her work producing legends like Tanya and Joni, peers like Brandy, and the next generation of stars.

www.mixonline.com/recording/brandi-carlile-searches-for-the-artist-within-part-1?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

From Detroit to Berlin and More, the Techno Subgenres You Need To Hear | Sound of Life | Powered by KEF

No one knows all of the techno subgenres in their entirety, but here’s exploring the music’s ever-evolving landscape.

www.soundoflife.com/blogs/mixtape/techno-subgenres?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Jazz Albums of the Year 2023

The complete shortlist of the year's best jazz albums, featuring Joshua Redman, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Lakecia Benjamin, Jaimie Branch, Shakti, Tyshawn Sorey and many more

www.jazzwise.com/features/article/jazzwise-albums-of-the-year-2023?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fjazz

Wonka to Aquaman: 10 of the best films to watch in December

Including Wonka, Aquaman and the latest Studio Ghibli animation – Nicholas Barber lists this month's unmissable movies to watch and stream.

www.bbc.com/culture/article/20231130-wonka-to-aquaman-10-of-the-best-films-to-watch-in-december

Lana Del Rey Covers John Denver’s Classic “Take Me Home, Country Roads”

Following a tour that took her to West Virginia, she offers her version of Denver’s standard

pitchfork.com/news/lana-del-rey-covers-john-denvers-classic-take-me-home-country-roads-listen/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FPlaylists

Songs You Need in Your Life: December 2023

Every month, The FADER shares a rolling playlist of the Songs You Need In Your Life, updated daily.

www.thefader.com/2023/12/01/songs-you-need-in-your-life-december-2023?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FPlaylists