We’ll kick this week’s edition off with a couple music-related links.
Stereogum is excellent when it comes to putting together long profiles of artists just before they release a new album. Ryan Leas’ deep look at the recording process of The War On Drugs’ Lost In The Dream played a huge role in setting expectations for that album. Here he catches up with Frightened Rabbit as the prepare to release their fifth studio album. They’ve reached the proverbial moment of turmoil in their career, although perhaps turmoil is a bit strong. Regardless, there have been a lot of changes surrounding the band since their last album. And Leas makes it clear those changes have affected their music. Fingers crossed their new direction continues their excellence.
Second, Consequence of Sound profiles Alejandra Deheza as she releases the final School of Seven Bells album.
School of Seven Bells: Our Time Is Indestructible
I like reading articles like this, outlining a plan to eliminate all time zones. I enjoy them because of the logic behind the plan and the planners’ faith in their idea. And I enjoy anticipating all the complaints, both rational and irrational, and knowing this will never, ever happen.
The radical plan to destroy time zones
Next a couple articles about how we treat women in our “modern” society.
Best Coast singer and songwriter Bethany Cosentino wrote this piece sharing her observations on what it is like to be a front-woman in a rock band. People are kind of the worst.
Burgers, Bitches, and Bullshit
No, Mitch Albom is the worst. What an absolute piece of shit. I received one of his books for Christmas. Not sure I feel like ever reading it now.
Mitch Albom Would “Feel a lot happier” if Erica Kinsman Donated Her Settlement Money
This has been stuck in my Instapaper queue for months and I finally got around to reading it this week. It’s a fascinating look at our media, our government, and how stories are told and myths are created.
What Do We Really Know About Osama bin Laden’s Death?
And finally, The Americans released its season preview video this week. Not sure I can wait until the new season begins.