Here’s a now 20-year-old performance of Pulp’s “Common People,” led by William Shatner and Joe Jackson, arranged by Ben Folds.

I want to second Maddy’s recommendation on The Editors that you read and follow everything Caroline Downey does at NR.

I’ve been wishing I could win the lottery just to buy one of these fantastic Echopark Guitars.

Somewhat more affordably, Schiit Audio, has put its very affordable headphone amp and pre-amp, the Magni+, on clearance.

And a book recommendation, I’ve been going back this week to Peter Conradi’s excellent 2017 book, Who Lost Russia?, now in a 2022 update.