Opus Digest: January 2024
Highlighting some of the best stuff posted on Opus last month.
Jan 1: My Favorite Songs of 2023: The Declining Winter, Depeche Mode, Everything But the Girl, Slowdive
The year brought us beautifully pastoral post-rock, the triumphant return of some musical icons, synth-heavy shoegaze, and more.
Jan 1: January 2024’s Best Streaming Titles: Pulp Fiction, Masters of the Air, Godzilla, Dr. Strangelove, John Wick
Quentin Tarantino, WW2 drama, the king of monsters, precious bodily fluids, Keanu Reeves, and more.
Jan 1: Happy Public Domain Day 2024
This year’s list includes works and titles from Disney, Charlie Chaplin, Agatha Christie, Cole Porter, and many more.
Jan 3: My Cultural Diet for December 2023: The Boy and the Heron, Reservation Dogs, Godzilla Minus One
A quick rundown of last month’s cultural experiences.
Jan 5: My Favorite Posts From 2023
These posts from last year best exemplify what I’m trying to achieve here on Opus.
Jan 6: Abandonware by Roman à Clef (Review)
Featuring members of A Sunny Day in Glasgow and Ice Choir, Roman à Clef’s 2015 debut is filled with dreamily literate indie-pop.
Jan 8: Jerry Lewis’s Infamous The Day the Clown Cried Will Finally See the Light of Day
The controversial Holocaust film has remained locked away for over 50 years.
Jan 9: Supporting Opus in 2024
If you enjoy reading Opus, then there are several ways that you can support my efforts.
Jan 11: “Peace Sign” by Ride
The iconic shoegaze outfit returns with a new album and an in-your-face single.
Jan 12: NASA’s New “X” Plane Is Designed to Create Quieter Sonic Booms
The X-59’s purpose is to help regulators reassess civilian supersonic travel.
Jan 13: Some Opus Updates for the New Year
2024 means a new domain and host, more privacy, and more efficient content management.
Jan 13: “Lento Levante” by LOVA
Producer Davide Lovato gives the blissed out sounds of balearic house a funky upgrade.
Jan 17: New Subscriber Playlist: “Labrador Records”
This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode celebrate the world’s finest purveyor of pop music.
Jan 18: Netflix’s “Milestone Movies” Collection Celebrates Classic Films From 1974
The streaming giant celebrates a diverse collection of films that turn 50 this year.
Jan 19: The Soft Moon’s Luis Vasquez, 1979-2024
The post-punk artist was 44 years old.
Jan 26: The Sea of Memories by Pallers (Review)
The Swedish duo’s only album is filled with polished arrangements and lush synth melodies.
Jan 26: Puparia by Shingo Tamagawa
The dreamlike three-minute anime short took Tamagawa three years to produce and animate on his own.
Jan 27: Lone Wolf (Orphan X, Book Nine) by Gregg Hurwitz (Review)
The ninth installment in the long-running Orphan X series of thrillers trades thrills for overwrought dialog and psychological baggage.
Jan 30: Create More Flexible CSS Layouts with the “:has()” Pseudo-Class
The “:has()” pseudo-class can solve some unique design problems, resulting in more adaptive, even reactive website designs.
Jan 31: Oh Alegreya, I Just Can’t Quit You
In which I discuss my favorite typeface, courtesy of Juan Pablo del Peral and Huerta Tipográfica.
Jan 31: Dear Conservatives: Taylor Swift Is Not Going to Ruin Democracy… Or the Super Bowl
Regardless of what some right-wing and MAGA grifters are pushing on social media.
Related: Opus’ full January 2024 archives.
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