No Superman or Goonies? Would’ve expected both of those before Maverick

And I’m sure there are a ton more factors at play on top of that, such as how invested the US/European music industries probably are in those major artists (e.g. Burna Boy is signed to Atlantic)

Nigeria is the wealthiest (or second behind South Africa? One of them is the top but I’ve forgotten which) country in Africa and has the most robust entertainment industry, plus an extensive history of critically acclaimed music from the likes of Fela Kuti which I imagine also gives them a boost

I think the Yinzers would revolt if anyone from Baltimore got a hold of their show

My favorite first listens of January 2026!

Is Red Eye being counted among these three? ‘Cause Cillian Murphy didn’t technically die on the plane (not that I’m saying it shouldn’t count because it’s still clearly plane-related, just clarifying if it was counted or if there’s a fourth Rachel McAdams plane scene/film that I don’t know about)

I don’t think I knew she was on Aviary. Been a long time since I heard it, guess I gotta go back for her now

Loved her album with Vinny Golia from last year, and she has some nice videos on TikTok, but I completely missed that this album was coming until just now. Definitely gonna add it to my list, thanks for sharing

I will defend the sopranos finale too, I think it ended with an existential note where you have a blackout panic attack like tony does, knowing he will never be safe and that he has to always be on his guard until he dies

My favorite albums I listened to this year that did not release this year!

Had a light year movie-wise but still a solid list

Random thoughts about 2025 for music:

1. INCREDIBLE year for dance music.
2. Miley Cyrus had the best album out of all the main pop girlies

The Worst List? The worst hit songs of 2025! In a way. I guess.

I made a Worst Hit Songs of 2025 list

I recommend reading through it rather than just checking the songs. Could spark some interesting conversations. :) buttondown.com/AlsThoughtsA...

Look, I love Die Hard, but there’s only one movie that ever blew me through the back of the theatre:

@kaitogoesnyaaa.bsky.social your expertise is needed here

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My top ten albums of the year!

Listened to just the first ten seconds of track 1 and I’m sold already. Definitely gotta check out the rest of this sometime

Quietus Inner Ear, the best Central and Eastern European Music of 2025 graphic, featuring a goat.

Jakub Knera rounds off the year in Central and Eastern European music with a reflection on how the region's complex ecosystem is reflected in its cultural output, and a selection of 2025's key albums and reissues

Inner Ear: The Best Central and Eastern European Music of 2025

buff.ly/qcvB8lR

*eagerly standing outside a quest diagnostics at 11:59 PM Thanksgiving night holding a cup of piss*

rateyourmusic.com/release/albu... hope this one goes all the way

I have realised what Lily Rose Depp reminds me of

Hell with it, I'm just going to post the whole thing here via screencap and alt text. It's Kaleb Horton, man, his writing always deserves the second read, especially since it could have just easily been lost forever like so much else. Read it, share it.

Michelle Pfeiffer and Daniel Day-Lewis sitting next to each other on a deep red/burgundy velvet sofa, facing each other and smiling, dressed in period (1870s) attire

and now it is Martin Scorsese's birthday, so here's my essay on The Age of Innocence, a contender for my favorite Scorsese movie www.patreon.com/posts/age-of...

screenshot from Bringing Out the Dead of Nicolas Cage - his face takes up the right half of the frame, the left side is rain and blue and yellow lights seen through glass - the rain casts interesting textured shadows on his face

and finally, here's my short essay on the insanely underrated Bringing Out the Dead www.patreon.com/posts/bringi...

Okay, but I just listened to Dave Matthews' 2003 solo album Some Devil for the first time last night and it’s really good so can I maybe a little?

Klute is leaving the Criterion Channel at the end of the month, and you should watch it, and then maybe read this. if you feel like it, no pressure.

Is it a Ballaké Sissoko track? Became a big fan of his stuff recently

Congratulations to Kim Thayil, the first person featured on the debut album by the Presidents of the United States of America to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Number Ones: Travis Scott’s “Franchise” (Feat. Young Thug & M.I.A.) In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat:...

Number Ones on Travis Scott, Young Thug, and M.I.A.'s "Franchise," which is definitely a real song that everyone remembers.

Returning to this after the news about Sam Rivers (RIP), and the answer was clear, whether or not you hated Fred Durst, Limp Bizkit had a fuckin rhythm section that couldn't be denied. Listening to "Re-Arranged" again and that bass line kills.