(Why old interests are coming back to the fore.) Lately, I’m finding where I’m tending to focus is rooted in my – relatively – distant past. These are the factors … (Read More)
What’s New: They Squirm And More. A Rumination Update
Rumination has seen three more updates. Of course, Covid-19 looms large one way or another in people’s thoughts. There’s anger; there’s thoughtfulness. ‘We’re All Guilty’ raises the issue of personal … (Read More)
Looking At The Love You Have
(Why ‘Problems. Causes. Fixes. Simple!’ came about logically.) I was trying to think about what’s really radical in our modern era. This is a long-running background topic I’ve been musing … (Read More)
Problems. Causes. Fixes. Simple! (≅ 830)
Take the realities of climate change and a growing-out-of-control global population and stir well. Throw into the pot the more major problems that those two over-arching factors in turn create … (Read More)
What’s New: Relatable Deaths And More. A Rumination Update
Rumination has seen several more updates. As the focus is what people are thinking and feeling, inevitably Covid-19 looms large. But it’s not all negative! From governments ducking responsibility to … (Read More)
What’s New: When Will Normal Return? A Rumination Update
Rumination, the Unstated offshoot that launched recently, has now seen several updates over the last few weeks, covering a wide range of thoughts. Understandably, Covid-19 and its knock-ons for everyone … (Read More)
Alex Haas & Bill Laswell – Nowstalgia
This was a new discovery to me. While I’ve known of Bill Laswell’s work for years, I hadn’t come across Alex Haas before. This one was released in 2018 and … (Read More)
Rumination: People Chewing The Cud
(Why ‘Rumination’ came about.) Rumination is very much a product of an existing reality – the gap was there. The gap? Some people are naturally talkative, some are naturally good … (Read More)
Alabama 3 – Exile On Coldharbour Lane
I’ve been listening to the Alabama 3 since before their first album, this one, came out. Some of their albums are great, one or two – in my view – … (Read More)
Julianna Barwick – The Magic Place
Well, as the name suggests – this strikes me as, well, quite magical. It’s very gentle but a long way from boring – slow moving music that’s relaxing but not … (Read More)
