Daily Newsletter, June 15, 2024

John Grant, new picks, May's acid test, more

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Ljubinko Zivkovic
June 15, 2024

John Grant - The Art of The Lie

Whatever the idea behind the album’s title, it is chockfull of art and no lies, except the ones Grant is talking about in his lyrics here. One of his best solo efforts so far.

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Hot Picks 14/6/24 - The Best New Releases - FVMusicBlog.com

Home » Blog » Hot Picks 14/6/24 – The Best New Releases Photo: ISABEL MARIA – Howy White Photography Today we bring to you our hottest finds of the week. We have curated a list of the best releases from our musical travels this week and are putting them all in one place for your listing […]

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Acid Test, May 2024

Our guide to the outer limits of Bandcamp.

daily.bandcamp.com/acid-test/acid-test-may-2024?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

The Capsule Garden Vol 3.14: June 5, 2024

I’m back on track with this column, but this one was tough to get together. We’re here, though. We made it. I’ll try to keep this intro short. Some notes: I do weekly updates on P…

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“I don’t think you can overestimate the influence of his sound”: The unsung guitarist who transformed James Brown’s music, and laid a funky path for Nile Rodgers, John Frusciante, Cory Wong and countless others

Overshadowed by the flamboyant frontman for whom he worked, Jimmy Nolen created a singular rhythm style that can still be heard all over pop and rock radio today

www.guitarworld.com/features/jimmy-nolen-james-brown-funk-guitar?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Talking Heads were wary of 'Stop Making Sense' film being "too Spinal Tap"

Talking Heads have spoken about their iconic concert film 'Stop Making Sense', saying that they didn't want it to be "too Spinal Tap".

www.nme.com/news/music/talking-heads-didnt-want-stop-making-sense-film-to-be-too-spinal-tap-3765641?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Who were the “Big Four” British invasion bands?

In the early 1960s, British bands and singers swarmed the US charts, in an unprecedented musical invasion. But who were the biggest bands of the movement?

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How Blondie’s Debbie Harry went from punk icon to rock survivor

In 2011, Blondie’s Debbie Harry sat down with Classic Rock to look back over her stellar career

www.loudersound.com/features/debbie-harry-blondie-interview-2011?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Paul McCartney / Wings: One Hand Clapping

Read Stuart Berman’s review of the album.

pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/paul-mccartney-and-wings-one-hand-clapping/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

The Best Jazz on Bandcamp, May 2024

Our guide to the month's crucial jazz LPs.

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