New Music From Doves!

 

New Doves' album releases February 14! Not sure if anyone else knew this was coming, but it was a total surprise to me when I saw this pop up online in the middle of the night Sunday, and in keeping to form, I'm instantly smitten.

Pre-order Constellations For The Lonely HERE.

 

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Watch:

Peacock's Hysteria! is a show I read about and thought, "Sounds great, but I'll bet the execution will put me off."

Nope. I am happy to report that halfway through the series and I'm really digging this one.

Bruce Campbell is a huge plus here. He's just so likable, and yeah, we all know that, but honestly, he's never been enough to get me to watch something that seems like I won't take to it (I still haven't seen Black Friday). Here, though, he anchors an otherwise fantastic cast of characters, and while I'm pretty sure I can see what's coming a mile away, hey, I might very well be wrong. In the meantime, this 80s tale of Heavy Metal and Satanic Panic takes me back to my youth, and what's more, nostalgia is not all Hysteria! has to offer. I'm genuinely curious where this is going and I'm enjoying the road there, so this is a full recommend.

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Read:

Pretty sure I just read what will be my favorite comic of the year, and that's the seven-issue FISHFLIES by Jeff Lemire.

While I've become a fan of Lemire's work as a writer ever since Gideon Falls, reading much of what he puts out with other artists, but ever since 2022's Maze Book, I've really developed an appreciation for the books he writes and does the art for. That's Fishflies, and it is really something. I'd read the first four or five issues back a few months ago (this was the book I subscribed to via my Chicago store, Amazing Fantasy, so picking it up was sporadic at best), then decided to wait until I had the entire run before rereading. 

First, I LOVE how this was released as seven perfect-bound, 64-page issues. I adore that format, and it definitely helped create a great reading experience. Perfect-bound always does. It reminds me of old-school prestige-format books like Batman: The Cult and The Punisher: No Escape. Second, this book starts one place and then really veers into some strange territory. That's all I'll say, as I wouldn't want to ruin anyone else's experience, just let it be said if you dig Lemire's work, I think you'll love FISHFLIES.

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Playlist:

Doves - Renegade (Pre-release single)

Nachtmystium - Survivor's Remorse (single)

Dr. John - Gris Gris

Melvins - Tarantula Heart

Antibalas - Where the Gods Are in Peace

John Carpenter - Lost Themes IV: Noir

Chrystabell & David Lynch - Cellophane Memories

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Card:

Today's card for study is the 7 of Wands, Valour:

Unintentionally drew two of the four Sevens in a row, so I'll continue on that path for the remainder. Netzach has always been the Sephiroth that drew me most (outside of Tipareth). 

From the Grimoire, "A positive result dependent on the actions of the Querent."