Libro.fm is a neat alternative to Audible. Points in its favor: DRM-free; kick-backs to independent bookstores (I chose Toronto's awesome Flying Books); credits never expire; not owned by Bezos.
Like with Audible, the first month is free. Switching from Audible? First three credits are free by using the code SWITCH. Yes, they have far fewer books than Audible, but the selection is pretty good overall and the sale books have some great titles.
While social distancing, Thao and the Get Down Stay Down rehearsed for 5 hours before filming a synchronized Zoom video for their new song, Phenom. Fantastic.
Fleursdumal.org is dedicated to the French poet Charles Baudelaire (1821 - 1867) and his poems Les Fleurs du mal (Flowers of Evil).
The definitive online edition of this masterpiece of French literature, the site contains every poem of each edition of Les Fleurs du mal, together with multiple English translations.
Follow Little Runmo as he discovers the meaning of life.
Groundbreaking NY Poet and performer John Giorno -- creator of Dial-A-Poem (call now: +1-641-793-8122!) and Giorno Poetry Systems, landlord to Wm. S. Burroughs, star of Andy Warhol's Sleep – died today, aged 82.
I cannot tell you how many times I've listened to his performance of Eating the Sky. Literally, hundreds:
Update, August 4, 2020: Giorno's autobiography, Great Demon Kings: A Memoir of Poetry, Sex, Art, Death, and Enlightenment, was released. Of course, it's wonderful. What a life!
9-Eyes, artist Jon Rafman's blog of images from Google maps is back after resting for 5+ years.
Lenivko Kvadratjić's bleak reinterpretation of The Simpsons.
Felix Colgrave's wonderful film about love and regicide.
Pocket is a short film meant to be watched on your phone using headphones. It has mature themes and is excellent. 18 minutes. Directed by Mishka Kornai.
"Turn out the light, put on your headphones and freedive with me around the world." — Guillaume Néry
