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Allow me to come clean.
This is edition 25 of the newsletter and I have finally reached a point where writing these emails regularly has become a task.
Is it because I am bored of doing it? No.
Is it because this newsletter could only amass 274 subscribers in almost 5 months. No. Although I must admit, I wish more people read it.
The thing is as altruistic as I was trying to be in saving the world from the clutches of the algorithm-driven-data-junkie internet, there was and is one major problem that I have been facing. I can’t make myself watch anything new. Not a movie. Not a documentary. Short film. TV show. Nothing.
It isn’t limited to watching. I haven’t been listening to many podcasts. I can’t seem to finish a book. Music, although I do listen to it. I, most of the times, don’t feel like sharing it with the world. All the recommendations that I have for you are from a time long gone by. A better time. Unlike today. Today, is a tough space. A place where a constant joy in my life has deserted me. It isn’t nice.
Yet, here we are. Still at it.
Why? Fuck knows why. Think of it as hate-writing. The hate, of course, is directed towards myself.
Ladies and gentlemen, strap on.
Reading📚
Why indie podcasts are in peril - So we start on a gloomy note. I mean, what did you expect with that prologue?! Small independent podcasts are in trouble. When Apple, Spotify, and Amazon throw money into something, be assured it isn’t to grow the community or to empower the common man. It is done with only one aim in sight. To make some of that Gandhi money. Read the story here.
In Mumbai’s sea, a group of swimmers finds thrill, respite from the city, and a sense of community - Okay, my first thought was obviously wtf is wrong with people to go swimming in that naale ka paani. I love beaches. I do. But whatever they have going on in Mumbai, aren’t beaches you should go take a dip in. Anyways, my personal prejudices aside, these bunch of people seem to be doing this swimming thing and quite enjoying it. Bastards. Great pictures too. Read the story here.
Best iPhone photos - Nothing much to read here. Excellent photos. Browse here.
I am the asshole: What happens after Reddit decides you are the asshole - Gotta admit, I kind of feel like an asshole for dropping that ‘Bastard’ for no good reason. In fact the entire tone of this email has been snarky. You didn’t do anything to deserve that. But enough about you, read this article about Reddit, Assholes, and Nazis (and cute grannies). Read the story here
Story behind ‘I just had sex’ by Lonely planet - It is a funny song. Almost a decade old. But a year under lockdown and it just becomes relevant. Just read the story here
How to put a baby to sleep - Readers with babies, pay attention. This is me making up for the cuss word. Read the article and try this. Let me know if it works. You know, for research. Or if I am ever accosted by a baby. Read the story here.
But what about my playlist? - On a totally different tangent, music has become highly accessible, On your phone resides every artist of fame and one feels as if this is music heaven that our previous generations only wished they had. Or is it? Read this story here.
Songs🎵
Have you read Murakami?
I have only read one of his books. It was a trippy read. Cinematic even. But creepy too. Anyway, turns out he references a lot of music in his books. Someone made a playlist of all the songs from all his books and also from his personal vinyl collection. 3400 songs. 235+ hours. Enjoy.
What else? The best Indian album by the best Indian band!
At least that is what I was told.
Zero is the band and Hook was their first album. I do recognise Warren Mendonsa from Blackstratblues in the line up. The album has been remastered and has been put up on streaming platforms for the first time ever. Melodius. Mesmerising. Quite good.
Listen to the album here.
And read this to know about the stories behind the songs in the album. Read here
Some additional music
Just Internet things
Olympics special
Cute
The beast seems to be having fun at least
Athletic indeed
Keep your tools handy
Best commentator
In other sports
Footy action
***Any typos you came across were totally on purpose ***
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