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“Light in Reality’s Shadow” by Desiderii Marginis
Listen to the first song from Johan Levin’s upcoming Mark Rothko-inspired album.
“Flawed” by Swervedriver
The shoegaze legends are releasing the original demo recordings for their 1991 debut album.
“Morning Haze” by Julia Andersson
The Finnish pianist’s upcoming album is inspired by the forests of her homeland.
“Live in Zagreb” by Desiderii Marginis
A live performance by one of dark ambient music’s true and undisputed masters.
A Historically Accurate Medieval Duel
Surprise, surprise historical accuracy isn’t Hollywood’s strong suit.
“Man Called Sun” by The Verve
One of The Verve’s earliest tunes finds the band at their most blissed out and psychedelic.
Donald Trump Kisses a Golden Crucifix on Truth Social
Donald Trump loves nothing and no one as much as he loves himself.
Pagecord Is a Thoughtfully Simple Blogging Platform
A fantastic option for people who just want to start blogging with minimal fuss or set-up.
Amazon Announces a New Warhammer 40,000 Animated Series
The series will be a spin-off from the Secret Level animated anthology series.
My Cultural Diet (July 2026): Halo, The Odyssey, Evangelion, House, Escape from New York
A quick rundown of last month’s cultural experiences.
August 2026’s Best Streaming Titles: Reacher, Ted Lasso, Lanterns, Jurassic Park, Knight Rider
Alan Ritchson, A.F.C. Richmond, Green Lantern’s light, velociraptors, the Knight Industries Two Thousand, and more.
“Your Shadow at Morning” by The Durutti Column
The Durutti Column’s first album in 16 years is a true rebirth, as evidenced by this standout track.
“Pines in Summer Static” by Zakè and Coppice Halifax
Subtly gorgeous ambient techno that envisions a blend of the natural and the technological.
Grain Is the AT Protocol’s Instagram Alternative
A simpler, photo-first alternative to the current ad and algorithm-saturated social media landscape.
Review Roundup: Halo Studios’ Halo: Campaign Evolved
What are critics saying about this modern remake of one of the greatest video games of all time?
Apple’s Neuromancer Adaptation Finally Gets a Teaser
The “unfilmable” cyberpunk classic is finally coming to the screen after 40+ years of failed efforts.
“Soul’s Refrain” by Yoko Takahashi
Though less well-known than “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” Neon Genesis Evangelion’s second theme is an equally great anthem for the storied anime franchise.
“First Balloon to Nice” by Moose
A breezy earworm from an unsung member of the ’90s UK indie/alternative scene.
The Friends Theme But It’s Joy Division
Just what it says on the tin, and just as good you might hope it’d be.
New Subscriber Playlist: “Artoffacts of Sound”
This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode celebrate the post-punk and industrial acumen of Toronto’s Artoffact Records.
“Fragment” by Astoria
The Norwegian duo’s latest single is a gorgeous and emotional slice of slow-burning post-rock.
Review Roundup: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
Critics respond to the Oppenheimer director’s adaptation of Homer’s epic tale.
Stranger Things, Ten Years Later
Stranger Things’s massive success is due to more than just ’80s nostalgia and D&D references (though those are pretty great).