Overall the start of my pop cultural year has felt a big sluggish. So I'll reflect on that a bit during the deep dive section today. But first, the roundup. Roundup Music The past couple of weeks have been slow again for new album releases, with the only standout for me being indie group Ratboy's Singin' … Continue reading Culture Roundup (February 7, 2026): On Diminishing Returns
You may have guessed from the lists of books I mention here every other week that I'm a quick reader. But it's also true that I have a strong preference to shorter fiction, which plumps up the numbers of books read. But much of the past two weeks since I last popped in here were … Continue reading Culture Roundup (January 24, 2026): On Big Books
The new year is well under way now (and, judging from the news cycle, it's going to be a doozy - Lord have mercy!). I thought it would be fun to think of some resolutions, some things I hope to either continue or change from how I engage with pop culture. So, after my usual … Continue reading Culture Roundup (January 10, 2026): Pop Culture Resolutions
Happy third day of Christmas, one and all! I hope the season has gotten off to a wonderful start. Today I'm going to do a quick roundup before I focus in my deep-dive on my favourite music of 2025. Roundup TV/Film I rarely watch a lot of scripted media. Between my music and reading obsessions, … Continue reading Culture Roundup (December 27, 2025): 2025 in Music!
To say the pop culture year is winding down would be an understatement, as new music and book releases have slowed to a trickle. And, tomorrow is the end of my official 'reading year', as I dedicate the last two weeks of the year to holiday books and re-reading old favourites. Today I'll do my … Continue reading Culture Roundup (December 13, 2025): Beyond the ‘Christmas Canon’
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