Daily Newsletter, October 21, 2023

Lura Misch, Americana artists, Devo, more

Ljubinko Zivkovic
October 21, 2023

Laura Misch - Sample The Sky

Essentially, Misch has come up with an adventurous and at the same time ear-pleasing album, at the same time raising expectations from her further musical ventures.

echoesanddust.com/2023/10/laura-misch-sample-the-sky/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fpublished+articles

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Ljubinko Zivkovic

It has been said before (if not always), that creating a list of the top 10 artists ‘ever’ in any genre is almost an impossible task. There are always at least ten more other artists that should ha…

americana-uk.com/the-top-10-greatest-ever-americana-artists-ljubinko-zivkovic

A Half-Century of Devo and The Spudeoisie

We chart 50 years of Devo in this hybrid essay from our editor Matt Mitchell, featuring an interview with bassist and co-founder Jerry Casale.

www.pastemagazine.com/music/devo/devo-50th-anniversary-essay?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Dwight Twilley, Pillar of ’70s Power Pop, Dies at 72

The American singer-songwriter and Tom Petty collaborator’s hits included “Girls” and “I’m on Fire”

pitchfork.com/news/dwight-twilley-pillar-of-70s-power-pop-dies-at-72/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

The band Bruce Springsteen says has “the most underrated” songs

The underrated songwriting of rock legends.

faroutmagazine.co.uk/?p=417075&utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

thebluemoment.com

A blog about music by Richard Williams

thebluemoment.com/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fjazz

10 Asian Films That Are Way Better Than Their American Remake

Hollywood studios frequently adapt Asian films for the American market. Let's find out which ones are better in their original form.

movieweb.com/asian-films-that-are-way-better-than-their-american-remake/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FFilm+%26+TV

The Best Metaphysical Thrillers

The best metaphysical thrillers—artful, intriguing novels that explore or pose philosophical dilemmas—as recommended by author Greg Jackson.

fivebooks.com/best-books/the-best-metaphysical-thrillers-greg-jackson/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fbooks

Five Good Covers: Talking Heads’ “Burning Down the House”

www.covermesongs.com/2023/10/five-good-covers-talking-heads-burning-down-the-house.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FPlaylists

The 30 Best Instrumental Songs

A brief history of the best instrumental songs, and what made them memorable.

www.spin.com/2011/05/playlist-30-greatest-instrumental-songs-ever/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FPlaylists