Daily Newsletter, September 9, 2023

Spoils, Mirror Tree, Grand Slam, more

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Ljubinko Zivkovic
September 09, 2023

Mirror Tree - Mirror Tree

Gold came up with a set of songs that are fully formed, based on truly strong songwriting and musical presentation, coming up with one of the better modern psych-pop albums of the year.

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Spoils - 'Nothing for a Man' EP Review

On their latest EP, 'Nothing for a Man,' Cincinnati's Spoils come u with more not so easily defined angular pop.

livinglifefearless.co/2023/opinions/spoils-nothing-for-a-man-ep-review/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fpublished+articles

The Quietus | Features | Album Of The Week | Grand Slam: Protect Your Light By Irreversible Entanglements

Now signed to Impulse, the free jazz quintet release their most open and expansive record yet without once diminishing their fire, finds Peter Margasak

thequietus.com/articles/33369-irreversible-entanglements-protect-your-light-review?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

Hip-Hop’s Fiercest Critic

The writer dream hampton thinks hip-hop is broken. But she can’t stop trying to fix it.

www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/10/dream-hampton-music-journalism-hip-hop-notorious-big/675115/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

The Enduring, Long-Distance Legacy of the Postal Service’s ‘Give Up’

It was an experiment that became a watershed moment for Sub Pop Records, TV soundtracks, and indie rock on the whole. As Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello get ready to take the synths on the road one more time, they look down from such great heights to reflect on how the record came together—and how it signified where their corner of the music world was headed.

www.theringer.com/music/2023/9/5/23857852/postal-service-give-up-20th-anniversary-tour-history?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music

The Playful Eclecticism of Lex Records

The London-based label is a home for underground hip-hop, experimental electronic music, and beyond.

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A Highly Valued Collection of Beatles Memorabilia to Be Auctioned Off

A highly valued variety of Beatles memorabilia is set to be auctioned off, including items from John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 1969 peace protest.

livinglifefearless.co/2023/news/a-highly-valued-collection-of-beatles-memorabilia-to-be-auctioned-off/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fpublished+articles

The Black Crowes' 'Southern Harmony' is Getting a Box Set Release

The Black Crowes' 'Southern Harmony' is widely considered their album, and is now getting a 4-LP box set.

livinglifefearless.co/2023/news/the-black-crowes-southern-harmony-is-getting-a-box-set-release/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fpublished+articles

Nirvana’s 'In Utero' Reissue Will Include Two Previously Unreleased Concerts

Nirvana’s 'In Utero' reissue is being released in celebration of its 30th anniversary this month.

livinglifefearless.co/2023/news/nirvanas-in-utero-reissue-will-include-two-previously-unreleased-concerts/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2Fpublished+articles

Joni Mitchell shares previously unreleased track ‘Like Veils Said Lorraine’

Mitchell shares a new track.

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