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I had an all-new experience this week. Melt Motif shared their latest release before it was public, so I got a sneak peek and a chance to discuss it with one of the members of the band.
I also went to a book thing hosted by Rina from Curiosity House Books where I met Elizabeth Renzetti and Kate Hilton, and heard them discuss their new book Bury the Lead. Haven’t had a chance to read the book yet, but soon.
Tomorrow is Indie Bookstore Day in Canada (and the US). Take that dough you didn’t spend on Record Store Day and support your local. There are prizes.
It snowed a couple of times in the past few days, so it was easy to do indoor things. Here’s everything I got up to on the blog in the past 7 days:
Music
If you want to hear a couple tracks from each of these, I’ve made you a mixtape in Apple Music and Spotify.
Check ’em out and if you have anything to say, please do.
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Fxrrvst – Lavender
Toronto
Toronto emo/indie band has been in daily rotation for a while, but a new single deserves new attention.
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Melt Motif – Pilgrim (Original Soundtrack)
Bergen, Norway
This band’s music has always been cinematic. Now they’ve actually produced a soundtrack for a film
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HONESTY – BOX
Leeds, UK
This near-perfect mixtape is like an unforgettable set by a brilliant late-night DJ.
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Essie Watts – Shadow Box
Toronto
This Toronto artist is a sharp songwriter with a hint of psychedelia.
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Roach – No One to Lose
Toronto
Toronto indie/punk/alternative rock with a broad range and great songwriting.
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Pride Month Barbie – Obsession/Effulgent
Los Angeles
High-energy California synthpop that’s super weird in the best way.
Books and Blog posts
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“I’m the reporter who broke the story. I recently discovered that I’m among the drivers who was spied on.”
Kashmir Hill with a jaw-dropper in the NYT.
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“…the way we consumed information became less like home cooking and more like McDonalds.”
WIth luck, ActivityPub will upend a lot of how we consume things online.
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“I ruined a dinner party ten years ago in Phoenix.”
Laurie Stone is a great writer I’d never heard of until today. She also has a couple documentaries on to check out.
Till next week, team. Be good.