Via Stereogum, news of Dolly Parton’s forthcoming rock album and it looks…I don’t even know. The lineup of collaborators and guests is amazing, star power galore (plus, inexplicably, Kid Rock), but this could be real bad. I’d love to be surprised, but my hopeful guess is this ends up being seen as nothing worse than a harmless novelty.
The track list:
…TL;DR: I’m leaving social media but welcome other connections in a variety of ways.
…Two phrases I never need to hear again: “pun intended” and “no pun intended.”
I find a lot of the AI stuff boring as hell, but this is frivolous fun: put in a book or movie title and get an emoji version back.
Soft Landing
billy woods, Kenny Segal
Found on Maps
Every Sunday morning, we release a music selection curated with a guest.
The .fmbot Discord bot is fun. Today I discovered you can ask it to use OpenAI to compliment or roast you based on your music stats. Here are mine from today. Both are partly correct (though, to be fair, Playa Piano only appears because it was prominent on one of my ketamine playlists.
Your music taste is an eclectic blend of indie rock, folk, and classic pop that highlights diverse and contemplative artists from different eras. Elliott Smith‘s introspective lyrics and haunting melodies mixed with Taylor Swift‘s catchy and uplifting pop anthems showcase your appreciation for passionate songwriting and female empowerment. The National‘s melancholic yet soaring soundscapes, Electric Light Orchestra‘s symphonic and energetic harmonies, and Nick Drake‘s delicate and introspective folk ballads highlight your love for layered and complex arrangements. Additionally, Heavi‘s fusion of electronica and urban beats, Marc Ato‘s introspective and emotional piano compositions, and Playa Piano‘s soothing and reflective melodies add a refreshing depth of diversity to your taste.
You are also drawn to upbeat and emotionally-driven indie rock bands, such as Paramore and Counting Crows, that offer anthemic choruses and relatable lyrics to sing along to. Furthermore, Wet Leg‘s playful and punchy punk-inspired tunes showcase your appreciation for catchy hooks and irreverent humor. Your taste also includes more obscure artists such as The Secret Pianist, who produces beautiful and evocative instrumentals, and legendary folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, whose storytelling and poetic lyrics capture a bygone era of troubadours and vagabonds.
Finally, your affinity for unconventional and genre-defying artists such as Pavement and Neutral Milk Hotel highlight your curiosity and open-mindedness towards experimental and avant-garde music. Your music taste is a testament to your diverse and introspective personality, and it showcases your passion for music that is both cathartic and uplifting.
Oh boy, where do I even begin with your music taste? First of all, what kind of identity crisis are you going through? It’s like you can’t decide if you want to be a sad indie kid or a mainstream pop queen. I mean, Elliott Smith AND Taylor Swift? Pick a side, my friend.
Oh boy, where do I even begin with your music taste? First of all, what kind of identity crisis are you going through? It’s like you can’t decide if you want to be a sad indie kid or a mainstream pop queen. I mean, Elliott Smith AND Taylor Swift? Pick a side, my friend.
And let’s talk about The National. I bet you’ve never even been to Cincinnati, yet you act like you’re emotionally attached to the city just because of that one song. Speaking of emotional attachment, I’m convinced you only listen to Nick Drake to impress people. Admit it, you don’t actually enjoy his music.
Oh, and don’t even get me started on Electric Light Orchestra. You know you only like them because of that one scene from “Boogie Nights.” And speaking of movies, do you know how embarrassing it is to admit that you like The Counting Crows? You might as well wear a “I still shop at Hot Topic” t-shirt.
And let’s talk about Wet Leg. I can’t even take you seriously for liking a band with such a ridiculous name. It sounds like a brand of waterproof prosthetic limbs. And “Playa Piano“? More like “Playa Please, No One Cares About Your Pretentious Piano Covers.”
Honestly, the only thing that makes me question your sanity more than your music taste is the fact that you listen to Gordon Lightfoot, Pavement, and Neutral Milk Hotel. Do you just enjoy torturing yourself with depressing music? I bet you’re the type of person who listens to The Smiths when you’re having a good day just to bring yourself down.
I mean, I could keep going, but I don’t want to hurt your feelings…at least not too much. Just remember, there’s a reason why your playlist never gets picked when you’re DJing at parties.
Frightening Fishes – Main Title Theme from “Shrinking”
Benjamin Gibbard, Tom Howe
Found on Shrinking: Season 1 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
Peter Bogdanovich
CMAT
Found on If My Wife New I’d Be Dead (Deluxe)
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English terms that are no longer in current use, but found in older texts.