giddy up, jingle horse
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December really is the senior year of months.
I started this newsletter with the intention of sharing stories like this one: an American woman traveled to Australia for clown school and was jailed for a year for a crime you will never guess.
“Designer babies” have reached their teens and have some questions about mommy and daddy playing God.
A former oil executive is hosting psychadelic retreats for other CEOs, because transforming capitalism’s strongest solidiers into creative geniuses with deep wells of humanity is as easy as pooping your pants for one weekend.
We’re entering the “anti-ruling class sentiment is violence” part of the empire collapse. Turns out it’s illegal to not bend over and say thank you mid-exploitation.
Tunes to start the week with:
I’m a simple woman - I “that’s me espresso” and am “so Julia” just as much as anyone else. But I also listened to a bunch of stuff that may have flown under the general population’s radar this year. A rundown of my faves below!
Dehd, one of my favorite little rock bands, released Poetry, a truly charming album. Think poetry as in Ogden Nash, not Sylvia Plath. It’s insanely good vibes, fun for everyone music.
British Murder Boys (that name goes so hard) released Active Agents and House Boys which is super. Intense. House. Music. If you’re robbing a bank, throw this one on.
Kind of lost in the buzz of Kendrick’s HUGE year, is ScHoolboy Q’s BLUE LIPS. I love everything he puts out - crazy flow, insane references and wordplay, it’s nerd rap, but for sexy nerds who smoke too much weed.
Disaster Trick from Horse Jumper of Love is my somber rock pick of the year. I do have a bit of a townie bias towards the Boston band, especially since it’s three cute guys playing slowcore. But if you’re still firing up your Slint records, check these guys out.
Astrid Sonne’s Great Doubt has shades of early Tirzah, “experimental” in the sparse, cool arrangement style. It’s moody and chic, like all the Danish girlies these days!
I first heard about Chanel Beads from an interview with Mount Kimbie, who they were opening for in the UK. That gives you a good idea of their vibe - indie pop with an inventive production style. Their single, “Police Scanner,” off this year’s Your Day Will Come, was one of my most played songs of 2024.
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