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June 17

Week 475: “Washed Ashore” by Monster Rally

Slightly shameful admission as we head into the first week of summer: I’ve never really…

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April 15

Week 466: “Childhood” by TVSN

If you’re looking for a reason to feel pessimistic about humanity, animal extinctions are a…

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February 25

Week 459: “i’m sad” by Bassti

When we’re sad, many of us turn to music to help us feel better. Not…

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January 28

Week 455: “93 ’til Infinity” by Souls Of MIschief (Instrumental)

Some memories I have from 1993: Seeing “Jurassic Park” and thinking there was no way…

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September 3

Week 434: “She’s Alive” by OutKast (Bremer/McCoy cover)

NOTE (2025): In this post, I go on for quite a while mansplaining the Netherlands.…

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July 9

Week 426: “Girls in June” by Dirty Art Club

One of the sad secrets of adulthood is that it’s hard to meet people. Once…

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April 16

Week 414: “Graffiti On A Tuesday Night” by Neat Beats

Alvin Fenner’s stage name “Neat Beats” feels self-deprecating almost to the point of being comical.…

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August 7

Week 378: “Mantissa” by Kin Klave

My neighbourhood used to have a large number of corner stores. I used them primarily…

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July 10

Week 374: “A Grand Love Theme” by Kid Loco

At 38, a pro athlete is an ‘elder statesman,’ and a politician is a ‘young…

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June 19

Week 371: “Indica Rain” by Safe Neighbor

Sunny days at the cottage are great, but there’s something to be said for a…

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October 10

Week 335: “Ready Or Not” by The Fugees

Many of the things I was into in 1996 are, at best, embarrassing. Lumberjack shirts.…

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June 20

Week 319: “Darkness” by Fat Jon

Big news everybody: today is the summer solstice. If at this point you’re sitting there,…

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May 16

Week 314: “Warm Thoughts” by Flume

Warmth is an interesting concept. In terms of temperature, warmth is difficult to define. If…

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October 19

Week 284: “Melancholy Mood” by Hashfinger

Sadness is underrated. I’m not saying I enjoy being sad, but it can be a…

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August 24

Week 276: “Black Ego” by Digable Planets

If you’ve never heard of Digable Planets, or if you only vaguely remember them as…

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April 13

Week 257: “Night 6” by Ta-ku

Despite being born on opposite sides of the world, James Yancey and Jun Seba have several…

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June 23

Week 215: “Liquid Summer” by Diamond Messages

Here are some things I plan on doing this summer: Going barefoot Spending 48 consecutive…

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May 12

Week 209: “Sex Slave Ship” by Flying Lotus

When you’re up late working on something – a creative project of some kind, usually…

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February 10

Week 196: “Yeti’s Lament” by Berry Weight

As the album’s title suggests, the songs on “Music For Imaginary Movies” are very good…

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January 20

Week 193: “Song 2” by DJ Krush

Have you ever found yourself staring at a particular word over and over again, re-reading…

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