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We’re so back. I’m constantly hunting for incredible new music to listen to, and today I’m bringing back the weekly newsletter where I write about my recent favorite finds Shoutout to my friend Grant for convincing me to start it up again (its in my bio)

@wabi build me an app that reminds me to reach out to my international friends on a regular basis

@IvyLab_ legends of the scene. you will be missed Options still one of my fave breakbeats ever

Ivy Lab is coming to an end. After more than 10 years spreading our wings through a wild array of leftfield beats, we've decided to call time on our flagship project and look ahead to new adventures in sound. 2026 will be our last year of operation. [1/4]

@dmcgco 👋

I’m building something for people that make music. Not people aspiring to be professional artists, but people like me and many of my friends who make music as a creative act and expression in itself. If this is you and you’re curious, please drop a 👋 here & I’ll keep you posted!

@dudufolio Yuppp one of my faves

this landing page should be studied 10/10

@Dimillian looks beautiful in ur example tho

@Dimillian I like Liquid glass on its own but these components are starting to make every app look/feel too similar imo

I can’t wait to share more about the app I’m building because it has some really cool tech and is completely designed for Liquid Glass.

@Szplugz Pumped

@vanschneider @mymind couldn’t agree more. the inspiration newsletters are another great example of your team’s approach. simple, beautiful, and authentic

@carlrivera @milkjuus

I'm doing a designer dinner in Brooklyn next week on Wednesday. I kept two spots open. Who should I invite?

@WoahIsThatSteve @Szplugz idk if it’s a sustainability thing or a “this just doesn’t feel good after a while” thing building 100% of the time without taking time to appreciate leads to loss of direction, sometimes u just gotta sit back and enjoy what you’ve created

@Szplugz why do you think it’s not sustainable in the long run currently

America has a fantastic culture of building and creating. We don’t need any more guidance on how to be more productive, or how to innovate, or how to create wealth. What we need guidance on is how to be more productive and generative in a way that is sustainable in the long run and helps us appreciate and enjoy the world around us that we’ve been working so hard to build. We need guidance on how to leverage our technology in a way that makes us less isolated and more tangibly connected.

@saluteAUT we gotta fix music ig

80% of my "similar artists" on apple music right now are ai slop accounts. all of them have 1 released track, all released in ~2021 and clearly not made by a real human being. i should be allowed to fight someone for this ngl

Every Monday morning for the last 6 weeks, I’ve sent 3 great songs I found that week to my friends (each with a little blurb on why i like the song) the feedback I’ve gotten has been amazing, so i’m opening the doors: subscribe to my newsletter (link below)!

@NotionDJ where can i watch this

i don’t know who made that beat that ashbeck spat on in the victory lap set but it might be the best instrumental i’ve ever heard in my life

@Szplugz @aidanmurphy i fw this

@aidanmurphy My understanding: make everything you do 5% better than the default way of doing it?

Some things I believe: -journey before destination -playing your game -extending convexity -fear is the mind killer -the medium is the message

@Floret_Loret what kind of house music is this

Rebranding to house music

@nathanleexyz swedish word for having tea/coffee/pastries with friends!

@zainjansen_ sweet! what does fika mean

in the past few weeks i've met so many college-aged vcs/community builders, so i'm making a gc for these people. if you: > started a fund/accelerator while in school > run your campus's entrepreneurship program > host cool events in your city > or do other stuff along these lines reply and i'll be in touch

@songsbypocket so good and love the nod to burial w/ the vocal fx

MY FIRST SINGLE IN ALMOST A YEAR. ‘KNOT’ is OUTTTT