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Alpine Connections: Kilian is bagging 4,000m peaks in the Alps:
Kilian Jornet began his adventure in Bernina, in eastern Switzerland. From there, he made his way to Grimsel Pass, linking up with Mönchjsoch Hut and finally reaching Blatten. Along the way, he summited ten Alpine peaks, including Lauteraarhorn (4,042 m), Finsteraarhorn (4,274 m), and Hinter Fiescherhorn (4,025 m).
Hear No Evil: Jesse Welles, slimdan, Font, Glass Beams
As summer winds down, here are a few artists & records that have been in my heavy rotation lately.
- Jesse Welles is like an angry Josiah & the Bonnevilles. His new album Hells Welles is a cathartic teardown of modern society. Think Arlo Guthrie singing about Boeing whistleblowers.
- Second Dinner by slimdan has been in my heavy rotation for a few weeks now. I am simply loving his pop-driven songs. They’re smart and catchy, and carry melodies that seem both familiar and fresh at the same time. My favorite track on the record is Wimbleton White.
- Font is scratching my indie-rock itch these days. Elaborate and angular, the songs on their 2024 release Strange Burden swell with substance. Complex time signatures and counterpoint lines weave throughout. But you can still feel the groove and dance to it.
- If you’re looking for some chill, instrumental tunes to put on while working or relaxing, Glass Beams may be of interest. Hailing from down under, their trance-inducing vibes are feel-good and groovy. You can be productive and bounce your head at the same time.