Ljubinko Zivkovic January 20, 2023
David Crosby, Folk-Rock Voice of the 1960s Whose Influence Spanned Decades, Dies at 81
He was an original member of the Byrds and a founder of Crosby, Stills & Nash. But he was almost as well known for his troubled personal life as for his music.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/arts/music/david-crosby-dead.html
50 Most Anticipated Albums of 2023
New projects from boygenius, The National, Smashing Pumpkins, and more are on the way.
https://consequence.net/2023/01/most-anticipated-albums-2023-list/
23 For 2023 – Part 1
So what can we expect from music in 2023? Well, I’ve long given up predicting just who is going to make it huge and who’s going to remain criminally underrated, but as with every Januar…
https://fortherabbits.net/2023/01/19/23-for-2023-part-1/
Taylor Swift and the music industry’s next $20
An “Eras Tour” — from CDs to streaming and what’s next for the music business.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/17/23558679/taylor-swift-music-industry-streaming-spotify-eras-tour-midnights-ticketmaster
How Technology is Revolutionising Afrobeats - Samuel Korie
Samuel Korie of The Plug Entertainment (and Nigeria-based lawyer) talks about how tech is revolutionising the Afrobeats music genre.
https://byta.com/blog/digital-dialogue/how-technology-is-revolutionising-afrobeats-samuel-korie/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
The Quietus | Features | Album Of The Week | Rapid Eye Movements: Saccades By Rian Treanor & Ocen James
A thrilling collaboration between Acholitronix pioneer and one of the UK's most forward-thinking electronic producers
https://thequietus.com/articles/32515-saccades-rian-treanor-ocen-james-review
Miles Davis' 'Bitches Brew' Revisited On New Collaborative Album 'London Brew'
A new album inspired by Miles Davis’ 1970 classic Bitches Brew is set for release in March via Concord Jazz. London Brew is packed with UK jazz players, including Benji B, Theon Cross, Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings, Dave Okumu, Tom Skinner, and more. Brought together by producer and guitarist Martin Terefe and executive producer Bruce Lampcov, the group recorded London Brew in December 2020 at Paul Epworth’s Church Studios in London. Today, they’re sharing the album’s first single, “Miles Chases New Voodoo In The Church.”
https://www.stereogum.com/2210962/nubya-garcia-shabaka-hutchings-tom-skinner-more-explore-miles-davis-bitches-brew-on-london-brew-album/music/
Did avant-garde filmmaker Maya Deren inspire David Lynch’s movies?
Two geniuses.
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/maya-deren-inspired-david-lynch/
The Best Reviewed Books of the Week
Featuring new titles by Laura Zigman, Janet Malcolm, Leigh Bardugo, Paul Auster, and more
https://bookmarks.reviews/the-best-reviewed-books-of-the-week-1-13-2023/
10 David Crosby songs that show how he was an alternative music legend
David Crosby's bandmates in The Byrds and CSNY penned the groups' biggest hits, but his unique, experimental songwriting has gained a cult following over the years. Here are 10 songs that show how he helped lay the groundwork for so much alternative music...
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/10-david-crosby-songs-that-show-how-he-was-an-alternative-music-legend/