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Very much enjoying PONY's Velveteen, which was released about a month ago. Kind of super catchy buzzsaw power pop, which is right up my alley. Give it a spin here if that sounds interesting to you.  

Compared to last year's Primavera, the 2023 edition was a smashing success in my mind. They tightened up the grounds a bit and relocated a few stages. The longest walk from stage to stage was probably about 12-15 mins, down from at least 20 mins last year. The crowd was noticeably more manageable. I think last year, being the first year back from lockdown, a lot of people were itching to get out and do something and it showed. Last year was bursting at the seams. This year's crowd wasn't nearly as much of a struggle to navigate. Even the...

Very much looking forward to heading out this week for Primavera Sound with some friends. I've been a handful of times previously, first time was in 2011. It's a very good time, probably the only festival I'll consider attending these days. Might have some tales to tell when I return. 

RIP Tina Turner.

Another anniversary! This time it's Aimee Mann's Whatever, released 30 years ago on 11 May 1993. I got into Til Tuesday right from the drop, so I had been anticipating this album after I read that Til Tuesday were calling it quits. Saw her at Slim's in San Francisco when she toured for this album, and have seen her many, many times after. Easily one of my favourites.