The album is the work of Jonathan Ward, a collector of old 78rpm records who started his website Excavated Shellac in 2007, posting up a recording every day. A true diamond in the rough. Must listen.
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Saturday, March 27, 2021
Excavated Shellac: An Alternate History Of The World’s Music
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Merck Mercuriadis
Merck Mercuriadis is the most disruptive force in the music business. Hipgnosis Songs Fund raises money from investors and spends it on acquiring the intellectual property rights to popular songs. Songs are an asset class more reliable even than oil or gold because demand is impervious to economic and political uncertainties. When you're feeling happy, you play music to celebrate; when times are hard, you play music to cheer yourself up. A classic song is a source of predictable reliable income in an unpredictable world.
Useful links: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/feb/27/merck-mercuriadis-the-man-who-is-shaking-up-the-music-industry I https://www.hipgnosissongs.com
Monday, February 08, 2021
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Lewis Hamilton
Writers Michael Eboda and Oliver Owen look at how Lewis Hamilton went on to become Formula One's most successful driver. Must listen.
Friday, November 27, 2020
Historic Photographer Of The Year Awards 2020
The overall winner was awarded to Michael Marsh for his transfixing capture of the Grade II-listed Brighton Palace Pier.
Monday, November 23, 2020
Esther Mahlangu
Esther Mahlangu is one of Africa's best known artist. She uses the crafts of her Ndebele people of south eastern Africa to preserve their traditions and cultures in the face of globalization. A real gem.
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Artists Reinvent The Mask
A unique topical show. Take a look.
Monday, November 09, 2020
Banking On It
The story behind the founding of Starling Bank is inspiring. Get to know Anne Boden.
Friday, October 30, 2020
Diamonds Made Entirely From The Sky
Get to know Dale Vince. He claims to have developed the world's only diamonds to be made from carbon, water and energy sourced directly from the elements at a sky mining facility in Stroud. I hope he succeeds.
Useful links: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/oct/30/ecotricity-founder-to-grow-diamonds-made-entirely-from-the-sky I https://www.ecotricity.co.uk
Friday, October 16, 2020
Going Bananas In Lockdown
Useful links:
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/jun/15/going-bananas-in-lockdown-photographer-jenny-van-sommers-fruit-obsession
https://www.jennyvansommers.com
Saturday, October 03, 2020
The $172,140 Photo
Useful links:
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/jun/09/asmine-carey-hipa-hamdan-international-photography-award
http://www.hipa.ae
Thursday, September 03, 2020
Reuse, Renew, Recycle!
Useful link:
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/sep/02/reuse-renew-recycle-is-making-new-from-old-the-future-of-fashion
Saturday, July 04, 2020
Monday, June 29, 2020
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Podcast: The Global Race For Face Masks
Useful link:
https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2020/may/04/the-global-race-for-face-masks-podcast
Friday, June 12, 2020
Look Up. Look Down.
Useful links:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/apr/30/an-opportunity-to-experts-urge-us-to-take-a-closer-look-at-nature-aoe
https://www.chrispackham.co.uk
Thursday, June 04, 2020
Bureo
Useful links:
https://bureo.co
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/24/ocean-plastic-recycling-patagonia-chile
Sweet City
Useful links:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/apr/29/sweet-city-the-costa-rica-suburb-that-gave-citizenship-to-bees-plants-and-trees-aoe
http://www.sinac.go.cr
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020
The Tulip Project
Useful links:
https://tomjenkinsphoto.com
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/apr/24/home-not-away-the-tulip-project-in-pictures