A Guide to the Other News
An on-going list of news and political programs that actually present a different view of important topics from around the world. 23 January
Review: Walling (information app)
There is no point saving a ton of information if you can never find it when you need it. The answer might be
Music: Cola (Deep in View) (2022)
This post-punk trio’s music is at once catchy, dark, joyful, menacing, and damn-well just in time for long summer drives at full volume.
Book: ‘Mothers, Fathers, and Others’ addresses the realities of motherhood
Siri Hustvedt seeks to reclaim the messiness of motherhood. Aren’t we, she asks, all mixed up, a melange, a mess? Photo: Detail: ‘Mothers,
Review: Damon Albarn: The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows
Albarn’s latest solo album is, once again, a testament to an artist who continues to challenge himself, and his listeners. Photo: A markedly
Study: ‘Robust evidence’ that COVID-19 is a seasonal infection
This ‘peer-reviewed‘ study suggests Covid-19 is a seasonal infection linked to low temperatures and humidity, much like seasonal influenza. 19 October 2021 | Barcelona Institute
Review: ‘O Pioneers!’ by Willa Cather (1913)
In 1913, The Times declared Cather’s “novel without a hero” to be “American in the best sense of the word.” Credit:Lily Snowden-Fine Sept.
Revisit: Steely Dan – Katy Lied (1975)
Pitchfork takes a critical look at Steely Dan—from their early classic rock staples to their latter-day studio sleaze—with a new review of ‘Katy
New Release: ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO – La Cruzada
Originally released for Record Store Day 2020, La Cruzada, a Spanish version of his 2018 album The Crossing, has been officially released. 30
The Beach Boys / Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surfs Up Sessions
Forget the hyperbole. The music was always (and remains) solid and this reissue has been orchestrated by the record label that rejected it
Listen: Rebecca Vasmant – ‘With Love, From Glasgow’
DJ Rebecca Vasmant is the driving force behind With Love, From Glasgow, shining a bright light on the music and life and love of
The dream isn’t over: Crowded House’s ‘perfectly formed’ Dreamers Are Waiting
Neil Finn brings Crowded House back to life with son Elroy, Liam and original bassist Nick Seymour. 03 June 2021 | Michael Dwyer