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A couple of year-end lists to peruse during this lovely week between holidays: It was a blast to select the Best Field Recordings of 2023 over @Bandcamp. It was the first year of this column, which has consistently been one of my favorite things to write daily.bandcamp.com/best-of-2…
And for @toneglow I shared my favorite non-field recording albums, both new and archival. Check it out, and also read the amazing lists and reflections from 31 other Tone Glowers. Easily the most diverse set of recs you'll find: toneglow.substack.com/p/our-…
Had the pleasure of voting and blurbing for this year's Best Songs feature @pitchfork-- I wrote about Octo Octa's sprawling "Late Night Love," a song that fits an entire night of dancing into 12 minutes pitchfork.com/features/lists…
Hot on the heels of last month's column, we've got November's Best Field Recordings up @Bandcamp. This one is jam-packed, featuring Michael Pisaro-Liu, Sam Dunscombe, Kate Carr, Lawrence English, and much more: daily.bandcamp.com/best-fiel…
October's Best Field Recordings column is live, the first time that one artist has two albums in the same installment. I simply couldnt choose between Marja Ahtis two brilliant records, one solo and one with Niko-Matti. Loads of other great stuff here too: daily.bandcamp.com/best-fiel…
Wrote about Patrick Shiroishi's new solo album, recorded in the middle of the night in a parking garage. If you're not familiar with his work I recommend listening to 'Hidemi' and then to this; like two sides of a coin pitchfork.com/reviews/albums…
I had a blast diving into the history of Folkways for this review of the new Matmos @pitchfork: pitchfork.com/reviews/albums…
And @PhilipSherburne wrote this excellent feature on the label's non-musical records. Read them both! pitchfork.com/thepitch/croak…
Wrote about Lee Gamble's Models--one of the vanishingly rare instances of AI being put to good use--for my debut at @residentadvisor: ra.co/reviews/35751
joining the chorus of voices praising jj for their remarkable work @bandcamp. i never got to work directly with them, but their mark on the daily is indelible; so many great writers got their start because of their inquisitive and inclusive approach
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We are calling on @songtradr to meet our demands so that we can continue to do our work and preserve Bandcamp’s mission:
* Employment offers for ALL workers
* Voluntary severance offers
* Immediate union recognition & continuation of bargaining
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ALT Instructions: We need your support to preserve our union into the future so we can continue supporting our workers, fans, and artists! Here's what you can do to help: sign our petition! Email Songtradr CEO Paul Wiltshire! Share an artist statement of support! Spread the word on social media!
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ALT I support Bandcamp United's demands for: employment offers for all workers -- they make Bandcamp run! Equitable and voluntary severance for all workers! Recognition of their union and speedy continuation of bargaining!
![There's not a need to change [Bandcamp] into anything other than what it is. -- A quote from Paul Wiltshire, Songtradr CEO](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F7n9Tu-awAAsFGT.jpg?name=orig)
ALT There's not a need to change [Bandcamp] into anything other than what it is. -- A quote from Paul Wiltshire, Songtradr CEO
"Supporting the Bandcamp community will be our number one priority"
"Not all Bandcamp employees will receive offers from Songtradr"
See the contradiction?
Recognize the @bandcampunited union or fuck off
. @Bandcamp is by far the best place to write about, learn about, and buy new music. Since its acquisition by @songtradr, the future of its employees is in doubt. Sign this petition to show your support!
Dear god, imagine the internet without Bandcamp...
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A lot of great stuff in this month's Best Field Recordings column over @Bandcamp--street festivals in India and weddings in England; a UFO sighting in Texas and a fortress in Oslo; highways humming in Melbourne and laptops burning in Berlin... daily.bandcamp.com/best-fiel…
This month's selections come from @RecitalProgram, @fullspectrumrec, @room40speaks, and many more!
my buddy shy went long on the latest LRD reissue-- a great review of a great record!
Hey. Reviewed one of the most crucial reissues of the year. Les Rallizes Dénudés was one of the greatest Japanese rock bands to ever do it, reaching mythical status without releasing a single studio album. Took a crack at explaining what made them special.
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This month's Best Field Recordings column is up @Bandcamp, featuring Various Artists, Various Recordists, and Various Cats. daily.bandcamp.com/best-fiel…