Daily Newsletter, September 21, 2025

A quick Sunday gathering as the season changes

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Ljubinko Zivkovic
September 21, 2025

10 Best Songs of the Week: bar italia, Howling Bells, Tune-Yards, Flock of Dimes, and More

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These 15 albums don't sound quite like anything else in rock | Classical Music

From pagan folk to noise experiments and cosmic prog, these 15 albums defy convention: rock’s strangest, boldest, most unrepeatable visions

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

Friday essay: I loved being a ‘90s rock journalist, but sometimes it was a boys’ club nightmare

Liz Evans went to Jarvis Cocker’s house party and was gifted shoes by Kim Gordon. Her review of music books by Kate Mossman and John Harris sits alongside her memories.

theconversation.com/friday-essay-i-loved-being-a-90s-rock-journalist-but-sometimes-it-was-a-boys-club-nightmare-256474?ref=refind

How one player made Prince never want to touch bass again

Prince was always celebrated for his ability to play multiple instruments with ease, but he stepped away from the bass after working with one incredible player.

faroutmagazine.co.uk/artist-made-prince-never-want-to-play-bass-again/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/musicnews

Terrascope Reviews September 2025

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“He smashes the guitar to smithereens and walks right over to me. He’s right in my face and says, ‘What the eff are you doing?’” Pete Townshend’s substitute guitarist reveals the highs and lows of his time in the Who

Atomic Rooster guitarist Steve “Boltz” Bolton was hired to play on the group’s star-studded 1989 tour — if he could survive the rehearsals

www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/pete-townshend-substitute-guitarist-steve-bolton-on-the-who-1989-tour?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/musicnews

Prog rock epics: progressive rock's 15 greatest songs, ranked

From cosmic suites to apocalyptic epics, these 15 prog rock masterpieces reveal the genre’s wild ambition and transcendent imagination

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

Taylor Swift to Hamnet: The best culture to look forward to this autumn

From returning pop superstars to Oscar-ready films and big-time celebrity memoirs, here are BBC Culture's recommendations for what to watch, listen to and read for the rest of 2025.

www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250918-the-best-culture-autumn-2025?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FFilm+%26+TV

These Affordable Bookshelf Speakers Are Meant to Make Hi-Fi Easy

The versatile speaker system is designed for hi-fi enthusiasts and budget-conscious audiophiles.

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The Big Indie Playlist: The best new music of the week

Gathering all the best new releases from this week in one handy playlist, Leeds-based artist Rhiannon Hope shares her new favourite songs.

faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-big-indie-playlist-curated-by-rhiannon-hope/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FPlaylists