Daily Newsletter, July 22, 2024

Bedroom pop, mean girls in pop, punk vs. prog, more

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Ljubinko Zivkovic
July 22, 2024

The mean girls conquering pop

unherd.com/2024/07/the-mean-girls-radicalising-pop/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Every song on 'Pet Sounds' ranked from worst to best

'Pet Sounds' is regularly listed amongst the greatest records ever made. But which song off The Beach Boys' defining album comes out as the best?

faroutmagazine.co.uk/every-song-on-pet-sounds-ranked/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Time Capsule: XTC, 'Skylarking'

XTC's 'Skylarking' is an album that would help usher in a beloved, new era for a band on the brink of implosion or worse, total irrelevance.

www.pastemagazine.com/music/xtc/time-capsule-xtc-skylarking?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Arty Anarchy: Punk and Prog Have More in Common Than You Think

Punk rock and prog rock have long been positioned as opposing genres. Nothing could be further from the truth.

www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/punk-prog-more-in-common-than-you-think/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Finding Hope Through Music

Personal Perspective: It's hard to find hope when you are in the hospital, dealing with an illness or a personal issue. But music, and the creative arts, can help.

www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/music-therapy-music-musings/202406/finding-hope-through-music?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

What is bedroom pop?

In last decade, teenagers as young as 15 have turned the music industry upside down. The term of "bedroom pop" has been bandied about a lot. But what is it?

faroutmagazine.co.uk/what-is-bedroom-pop/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

JAZZIZ Editors’ Choice: Lakecia Benjamin, Meshell Ndegeocello, Sunny Jain & More - JAZZIZ Magazine

The editors of JAZZIZ have the good fortune of being able to listen to new music before it’s officially released in stores and streaming platforms. And because we’re always listening to new tunes, we always know just what to recommend. That’s why we’ll bring you a roundup of ten songs each week, featuring music from our favorite

www.jazziz.com/jazziz-editors-choice-lakecia-benjamin-meshell-ndegeocello-sunny-jain-more/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fjazz

The Best Jazz on Bandcamp, June 2024

Our guide to the month’s crucial jazz releases.

daily.bandcamp.com/best-jazz/the-best-jazz-on-bandcamp-july-2024?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fjazz

Essential Forgotten Films Well Worth Seeking Out

Tom Jolliffe offers up essential films that were overlooked at the time, or have been forgotten in the years since release… Sometimes for whatever reason a film doesn’t strike a wide audience. It may just get released in the wrong era, or take a while to regain a cult following. Some films in retrospect end […]

www.flickeringmyth.com/ten-essential-forgotten-films-well-worth-seeking-out/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FFilm+%26+TV

The best books of the year (so far)

From debut character studies to beloved franchises, here are the best books of the last 6 months.

www.vox.com/culture/359682/best-books-ministry-of-time-kaliane-bradley-great-expectations-vinson-cunningham?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fbooks

Bose and NME unveil C24 mixtape – stream new tracks from Laufey, Artemas and more now

Featuring Laufey, Artemas and more

www.nme.com/news/music/listen-bose-nme-c24-mixtape-laufey-lola-young-teddy-swims-royel-otis-3771995?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FPlaylists