Lots of great new releases have hit the last couple of weeks, and I'm looking forward to recovering from this backlog.
Thanks to everyone who has responded to this newsletter and provided feedback and encouragement. If you have found a new favorite band because of these emails, please let me know!
Femi Kuti, Viagra Boys, Pulp, The Raveonettes, Car Seat Headrest, Deerhoof, Ilegales
This video is titled The Most Iconic Electronic Music Sample of Every Year (1990-2024), and though the title is long and descriptive, it's not enough: this video breaks down the individual samples that constitute a popular track from each year, showing you step by step how the layers add up, and it's a master class in musical transformation.