Daily Newsletter, December 30, 2023

Ohmwork, music and memories, and more besties'

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Ljubinko Zivkovic
December 30, 2023

Ohmwork - Fractions (EP)

What happens when a band that made a name for itself (however big or small) within the metal/prog genre goes ‘soft’?

echoesanddust.com/2023/12/ohmwork-fractions-ep/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fpublished+articles

Why does music bring back memories? What the science says

Music, memories and emotions are all linked and certain songs can act as a direct line to our past.

theconversation.com/why-does-music-bring-back-memories-what-the-science-says-197301?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Ones to watch 2024: 10 musicians to look out for

With the new year comes a new class of up-and-coming musicians, from rock bands to rappers. Annabel Nugent and Roisin O’Connor reveal which ones they’ll be keeping an eye on in 2024

www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/new-music-2024-ones-to-watch-b2470443.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

The 50 Best Albums of 2023

Consequence's Annual Report kicks off with our 50 best albums of 2023 list. See our ranking of the top new releases of the last year.

consequence.net/2023/12/consequence-50-best-albums-of-2023-list/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Records Of The Year 2023

As ever, presented alphabetically. This is not sports.

neilk.substack.com/p/records-of-the-year-2023?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Five of the best independent hidden gems of 2023 - EARMILK

If 2023 taught us anything, it's how fleeting a viral moment can be. When everyone can have their 'moment', then simultaneously no one can. That's

earmilk.com/2023/12/29/five-of-the-best-independent-hidden-gems-of-2023/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Owen Hatherley, Studio Trickery — Sidecar

The ‘new’ ‘last’ ‘Beatles’ single.

newleftreview.org/sidecar/posts/studio-trickery?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

The Meaning Behind What Both Lennon and McCartney Called Their Favorite Beatles Song, “Here, There and Everywhere”

Paul McCartney said it's his favorite song he’s written, and John Lennon called "Here, There and Everywhere" his favorite Beatles song, too.

americansongwriter.com/the-meaning-behind-what-both-lennon-and-mccartney-called-their-favorite-beatles-song-here-there-and-everywhere/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Five scenes to prove the Coen brothers are modern auteurs

The Coen brothers have rightfully taken their place among the pantheon of modern cinematic greats, with their filmography stacked full of unforgettable moments.

faroutmagazine.co.uk/five-scenes-to-prove-the-coen-brothers-are-modern-auteurs/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FFilm+%26+TV

10 books to add to your reading list in January

Bethanne Patrick recommends 10 new books to kick off 2024, including an alternate Mexican history, memoirs of wildfire seasons and open marriage and more.

www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2023-12-29/10-books-to-add-to-your-reading-list-in-january?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fbooks