Daily Newsletter, October 10, 2025

The pre-weekend anticipatory issue

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Ljubinko Zivkovic
October 10, 2025

Maggot Brain: SickElixir by Blawan | The Quietus

Jamie Roberts’ meticulously sculpted, brain-detonating sonic constructions provide a peek into an unsettling vision of the future, finds Jon Buckland

thequietus.com/quietus-reviews/album-of-the-week/sickelixir-blawan-review/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

1967 was rock's year of revolution. We've ranked its 21 greatest albums

1967 wasn’t just psychedelia — these 21 albums reveal brilliance across rock, soul, folk, and avant-garde, redefining music forever

www.classical-music.com/articles/1967-albums?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy%20music

The artist actively trying to release music anonymously and failing

A look at how an artist like Sign Crushes Motorist, who goes against all logic for how to break an artist into the mainstream seems primed to do just that.

dangerousminds.net/music/the-artist-actively-trying-to-release-music-anonymously-and-failing

John Lennon’s 30 Best Songs

His greatest tracks, chosen by Paul Weller, Roger Daltrey, Liam Gallagher, Ray Davies and more, with an introduction by Yoko Ono

www.uncut.co.uk/features/john-lennons-30-best-songs-67084/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Remember When This Suggestive 1969 Anti-Love Song Was Banned by Radio, the BBC, and the Pope

In 1969, 'Top of the Pops' banned a song so suggestive that it resulted in an excommunication by the Vatican City.

americansongwriter.com/remember-when-this-suggestive-1969-anti-love-song-was-banned-by-radio-the-bbc-and-the-pope/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=AmericanSong/magazine/American+Songwriter

Songs You Need In Your Life This Week

The FADER's weekly roundup of the best new songs including Fcukers's "I Like It Like That," Bb trickz's "leche ^^," Danny L Harle and Caroline Polachek's "Azimuth" and more.

www.thefader.com/2025/10/08/songs-you-need-in-your-life-october-08-2025?utm_source=Fader+(Daily+%26+Events)&utm_campaign=00c6f07f1e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_10_08_07_05&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_58ecd52b41-00c6f07f1e-418227718&mc_cid=00c6f07f1e&mc_eid=336aa9ca4b

These 11 bands faced tragedy... then came storming back

From devastating losses to triumphant comebacks – these bands turned tragedy into rebirth, proving that music’s spirit can survive anything

www.classical-music.com/articles/rock-band-tragedies?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy%20music

Progressive Rock Heavies Rush Enlist a New Drummer and Prepare a North American Tour » LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Having been on break since the death of Neil Peart, Rush is set to hit road on tour again in 2026, enlisting new drummer Anika Nilles,

livinglifefearless.co/2025/news/progressive-rock-heavies-rush-enlist-a-new-drummer-and-prepare-a-north-american-tour

Miles Davis’ Centennial to Be Celebrated with ‘The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965’ » LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

To mark the Miles Davis centennial they're releasing 'The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965', a 10-LP vinyl set.

livinglifefearless.co/2025/news/miles-davis-centennial-to-be-celebrated-with-the-complete-live-at-the-plugged-nickel-1965/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fpublished+articles/

‘Newport & the Great Folk Dream’ Review: A Rapturous Documentary Shows You Why the Newport Folk Festival Was Electric Even When It Was Acoustic

Robert Gordon's Newport Folk Festival film draws on 100 hours of footage that has never been seen before, presenting performances of timeless power.

variety.com/2025/film/reviews/newport-and-the-great-folk-dream-review-1236542848/#utm_campaign=syndication&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=referral

The five most confusing scenes in cinema history

Some movie scenes are just indecipherable, like these confusing sequences from the likes of 'Mulholland Drive' and 'Last Year At Marienbad'.

faroutmagazine.co.uk/five-most-confusing-scenes-in-cinema-history/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/entertainment