I: I absolutely love this collaboration and I think this particular silhouette is outstanding. Not bulky or overtly chunky, these are THE ‘hiker’ shoes I’ve been searching for.
MEDIA:
R: The Dave Bautista Method gq
For his first GQ cover story, friend of the brand Yang-Yi Goh sits down with Dave Bautista.
I: For all intents and purposes, The Rock may be the biggest box office earning wrestler turned actor, but Dave Bautisita is the best actor of the bunch. His filmography speaks for itself.
I: Big list incoming
Your stuff is actually worse now vox
How the cult of consumerism ushered in an era of badly made products.
Amoeba Music asks, ‘What’s in your bag?’ and no algorithm can compete wapo
In the long-running YouTube series, musicians divulge what they’ve bought at the legendary record store. Their answers provide an education in how to discover music.
Fontaines D.C. - What's In My Bag?
I: This was one of my favourite eps from the year. Absolute treasure trove of suggestions.
Is Live Music Broken? It’s Not Just Ticketmaster, It’s Everything. the ringer
The nightmarish experience Taylor Swift fans went through earlier this year has sparked debate over monopolies and how tickets are sold. But it’s more than just Swift’s upcoming tour—the entire concert industry is facing unprecedented challenges.
Ticketmaster’s Dark History the american prospect
A 40-year saga of kickbacks, threats, political maneuvering, and the humiliation of Pearl Jam
How Many Clothes Should We Own, Exactly? vogue
Researchers found a “sufficient” wardrobe consists of 74 garments and 20 outfits in total.
I: Also suggested is buying 5 new clothes a year which actually doesn’t feel all that hard to do. Considering second-hand garments are not included in this and I can continue to raid eBay for all its Made in USA Ralph Lauren at dirt bottom prices; I find it quite realistic to the point where I hereby accept this challenge. Let the count begin!
LISTEN:
R: Podcast - Nowhere Fast Podcast, A Conversation with Chef Noah Gado
For some Edmonton specific content, it’s no secret that you can find me at Rosewood Foods a few times a week. For this week’s episode, my good friend Wes interviews Chef Noah Gado, who you can usually find slanging some great food and finger guns in the kitchen at one of my most beloved spots in the city.
R: Podcast - Derrick Gee Speaks Volumes, “Genre’s Suck”
Derrick Gee has probably been my favorite TikTok account since I joined the platform. He covers Hi-Fi audio & music history with a heavy focus on cultural context, and his combination of clearly visible knowledge/passion as well as laid back personality make it great content for anyone, audiophile or not (re: me). He recently launched a longform podcast, Derrick Gee Speaks Volumes, and this week tackles why we need to move past genres.
R: Hide & Seek - Stormzy, FLO Remix
Fresh off their guest spot in Pinkpantheress’ Boiler Room set, rising R&B group FLO link up with UK rap staple Stormzy for a remix of the standout letter to his ex off his last album “This is What I Mean”.
Further listening: The Lead - FLO
FLO is full on early 2000’s girl group R&B re-worked for the TikTok generation, and frankly, I’m here for it.
I: Kevin Morby - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
I: The Smile: Tiny Desk Concert
I: beabadoobee - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
I: Articles of Interest, Season 3
As recommended by Blackbird Spyplane, a season long investigation into the whole American Ivy movement of which I love. Long live Oxford cloth button-downs!
And just for fun because it’s the new year and I have no new music suggestions yet, here is my completely unrequested Albums of the Year (2022).