Alt Pop
Category: Recommendations
With Great Power Came No Responsibility by Cory Doctorow
Cory Doctorow’s latest lecture on enshittification (the term he coined). You can listen to it on his page or in your podcast player.
Vangelis and the Journey to Ithaka (2013)
A documentary on Vangelis (composer for Chariots of Fire and Bladerunner). What a great man. I’ve found myself deeply moved and inspired by him. Free to watch on YouTube:
INSCAPE by Alexandra Stréliski
I referenced her influence on my writing of the song, Growing Up. Here’s one of my favorite albums of hers. (Her newest album, Néo-Romance, is also excellent.) I think you’ll immediately notice her influence on my writing.
Vestiges & Claws by Jóse González
Alt-folk, singer/songwriter album from 2015. I loved this album when it came out and have been listening to it quite a bit again recently.
The Music Business is Healthy Again? Really? by Ted Gioia
The music industry right now. It’s not good.
How work took over our lives by Jared Henderson
This isn’t the first time I’ve come across someone making the connection between Protestant theology and our society’s perverted view of work. The first time was several years ago when I first read Oliver Burkeman’s book Four Thousand Weeks. I thought my experience was unique, but it seems not.
12 Years Of Synth Advice In 12 Minutes by Devin Belanger
Basic synth advice I wish I had received years ago.
P.S., notice the beaut in the background 🙂
