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May They Persevere
The moment when I became a catechumen in the Orthodox Church is captured on Instagram. There are a few comments about our group of catechumens. One reads, "may they persevere to the end." I believe I've heard this before in the same, or similar contexts, so
Natural Ones
Bringing back a moment in indie rock history.
Link Rot
You can't count on the things you love always being available on the internet.
No Country for Rich Men North of Richmond
Recently, a musician with the adopted name of Oliver Anthony became famous overnight for a song he performed entitled "Rich Men North of Richmond." The song, which reveals the frustrations that many feel at those with money and political influence, resonated with a lot of people, catapulting Anthony
Site-Specific Browsers
Apple gives users some space for their web applications.
🎵 Keep It To Yourself
If all goes as planned, I will be going to see the bands TOPS and Men I Trust at the Ritz in the fall. While I mentally prepare to see those bands live, there is a new track from TOPS spinoff Marci, the "solo" effort of Marta Cikojevic
🎵 Tides Turn
We haven't yet made it through the first half of the year, but I think I have a contender for my favorite song of 2023. "Tides Turn" has a sound that blends R&B, dream pop and trip-hop. It is another standout track in a
The Heavenly Option
Reminded of old favorites and surprised by the depth of unfamiliar offerings.
Unravel Two
An exercise in getting closer through playing a cooperative video game together.
🎵 Romantic Piano
Gia Margaret caught my ear a few years ago, after she contracted a vocal illness that forced her to create instrumental music for her second album. I was mesmerized by the ambient track "Body" and the accompanying video. Margaret just dropped a new album entitled Romantic Piano. It
