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Music as the background to life, and anecdotes from the background of the music.

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Sep 12, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 12, 2026

    The 100 Greatest Albums Ever (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    Ah, the nostalgia I feel for that time when the internet was an exciting place to be. I was delivered adventures of discovery on a daily basis, in particular the discovery of music, and it was delivered to me by people who for whatever reason felt compelled to share. Discourse once lived on the blogosphere, and I was in the right place at the right time to soak it up. One blog post that was something of a game changer for me, opening me up to a lot of music I would have struggled to encounter ot

  2. Issue · Aug 26, 2026

    The Statue: Performing confession and sincerity (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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    CW: It’s hard to discuss DFW and Mark Fisher without touching on depression and suicidality - I would caution people sensitive to this topic from readingAlso, if anyone was wondering the band the inspired my last piece, it was Chanel Beads. Subscribe nowChanel Beads released their second album, Your Day Will Co

  3. Issue · Aug 3, 2026

    The voice behind my back (opens the original)

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    Recently I’ve been feeling a compulsion to try some modes of writing different to my usual thing. This was largely written in a queue. A prize to whoever first guesses the band / show.for those interested in continuing to witness me muddling my way through: - <div class=

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