So it begins. . . as it continues. . .

By Will McGuirk

Its new to us stuff I want to remember because you will and you will ask and I want to answer in the affirmative, its research for behind the counter culture, its notes to self and easier to place on a digital shelf.

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RIP, Rapper MF Doom remembered by Tyler the Creator, JPEGMAFIA, Q-Tip and more - via Pitchfork

The Guardian brings some keen forward looking with its look at some albums to look forward to in 2021, includes Denise Chaila, who is a revelation - via Guardian UK

Ozzy’s new album will feature members of Metallica, Foo Fighters, and Red Hot Chilli Peppers - via Kerrang!

Architects, Cult of Luna, Evanescence, Melvins; 55 albums to anticipate in 2021 - via Revolver

‘Brothers’ is ten, Black Keys celebrate with deluxe edition - via Consequence of Sound

Fifty years of ‘Stage Fright’; The Band’s third album will be treated to a box set which will include ‘Field Recordings’ - a jam session at The Calgary Hotel as well as ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall 1971’. - via Super Deluxe Edition