Notes

21
Jul

This aggression will not stand

It looks like a new era for Europe’s military defenses. Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Germany’s
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20
Jul

‘Solid’

The Melbourne-based synthpop band Cut Copy has its first new album in five years coming out on September 5—and
18
Jul

‘Ayonha’

There’s a rich collection of Arab-pop performances kept alive by reissue labels like Habibi Funk Records, based in Berlin,
17
Jul

Volcanic activity and the climate

In last week’s member’s despatch, our weather report was on the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki
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16
Jul

The economic weapon

Before June 13, when Israeli forces struck Iran, the United States had been negotiating with it over its nuclear program:
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15
Jul

‘7 Ways to Love’

Saint Etienne is building up to the release of their “final” album, International, due on September 5, 2025—but this
14
Jul

Warning signs

Even after Western countries cut off nearly all trade with Russia—and hit it with unprecedented sanctions—Moscow surprisingly recorded
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13
Jul

‘Funny Music’

Gelli Haha is a new alias of the Los Angeles-based singer Angel Abaya. Here she’s linked up with Sean
11
Jul

‘Fire’

Sonita Alizadeh is one of the leading rappers in the Afghan hip-hop scene, and this is her new single. Alizadeh
10
Jul

Flooding in Rio Grande do Sul

Last week, in the member’s despatch, we looked at the recent phenomenon. More than 350 millimeters of rain fell
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