I’m presenting a list of the best things I’ve been listening to lately without too much commentary since I’ve been pretty engrossed in various deadlines plus healing from Apocalypse Knee (fell down and was wheelchair/walking-frame bound for a couple of weeks). I will say that all of these were most excellent listens and at least … Continue reading Aural Chambers Notes 27/04/2026
The past week or so has been a week of catching up on 2026 releases on my commute and while crunching various article-writing/finalising deadlines. 2026 Singles I’m very emotional about Tori Amos’s latest single. While I’ve warmed up to her more recent albums, like most toriphiles, I missed gateway Tori (aka the Tori albums through … Continue reading Aural Chambers Notes 27/03/2026
I’m rather intensely working on a big grant proposal bid right now which necessitates rather intense listening sessions while working. Of these, I’ve listened to 2026 releases that have been absolutely blowing my mind with their brilliance. First off is Kim Gordon’s Play Me which is absolutely incandescent and for me it’s even better than … Continue reading Aural Chambers Notes 17/03/2026
Yet another Friday the 13th! It’s been a very satisfactory week for music thusfar. I listened to some excellent new albums: Hen’s Teeth by Iron & Wine, The Mirror by Buck Meek (of Big Thief), and Heaven 2 by Lala Lala. On the more classical/experimental end of things I listened to Erland Cooper’s Music for … Continue reading Aural Chambers Notes 13/03/2026
February’s been a pretty intense month for me but in a productive way. After the illnesses that beset me in the second half of January to early February, I needed to really ramp up my energy/focus to clear off my mountain of tasks. Naturally, this had me listening to a lot of comfort music including … Continue reading Aural Chambers Notes 28/02/2026