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Aug 1: August 2023’s Best Streaming Titles: Amadeus, Ahsoka, Ong Bak, The Naked Gun, Paddington
Mozart vs. Salieri, Star Wars, Thai martial arts mayhem, Frank Drebin, marmalade, and more.
Aug 1: The 7K Giveaway
I’m celebrating Opus’ recent milestone with giveaways for Opus subscribers.
Aug 2: “Touha” by Oval
This single from Markus Popp’s latest album is almost effortlessly pretty and otherworldly.
Aug 3: My Cultural Diet for July 2023: Mission: Impossible, Philip Yancey, Indiana Jones, Mister X, G.I. Joe
A quick rundown of last month’s cultural experiences.
Aug 10: Ace Records’ Upcoming Compilation Chronicles Post-Rock’s Early Days
Also, Piano Magic’s third album gets a long-awaited vinyl reissue.
Aug 14: 36 of the Best Titles Currently Streaming on Kanopy
And all you need to watch them is a library card.
Aug 14: “Take a Break” by Sven Wunder
The Swedish composer is back with another album of too-smooth jazz grooves.
Aug 15: “Lionisis” by David Eugene Edwards
It’s impossible to mistake a David Eugene Edwards song as anyone else’s tune.
Aug 16: “To Wish Impossible Things” by Kid Tigrrr
The song is the highlight on a recent compilation of Cure covers.
Aug 18: Muting Twitter Ads Is My New Favorite Video Game
I’m racking up lots of points, but does all of that muting affect how Twitter sees me? And do I care?
Aug 20: Dear Conservatives: You Should Really Stop Partnering with Nazi Pornographers
You’d think this would go without saying, but here we are…
Aug 21: New Subscriber Playlist: “Heavenly Voices, Volume One”
This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode highlight a selection of ethereal, female-fronted acts.
Aug 24: Several Disney+ Titles Are Finally Coming to Blu-ray
This is good news for fans and consumers who want a more permanent and reliable way to enjoy their favorite series.
Aug 25: Threads Is Now on the Web
Some initial reactions, as well as some thoughts on the changing social media landscape.
Aug 26: “Binary Star” by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] and Uru
An epic sci-fi anime needs a suitably epic theme, even one that borrows a riff from a Starship song.
Aug 28: Life in Death by Kintsugi (Review)
Kintsugi transform the grief over losing several beloved family members into lovely instrumental arrangements.
Aug 29: Here We Lie by Slow Salvation (Review)
One of Velvet Blue Music’s dreamiest releases to date. Which, given the label’s extensive catalog, is saying something.
Aug 31: Watch Aphex Twin In Full 360° at Field Day 2023
An absolute assault on the senses, especially in 4K and fullscreen.
Aug 31: The Curious Case of the Disappearing Internet
The internet is limitless and ever-expanding. So why delete stuff off it for no good reason?