Second verse, same as the first? Once again, I was really hoping to get more (well, any) reviews out this week, but the continued search for a rhythm without my son combined with the impending arrival of Hooptober and work insanity made it impossible. I’m going to try and get at least one in a week during the next month and a half as I dive into the horror reviews, but – fingers crossed – the weekly playlists will continue. This week focuses on new releases and my re-engagment with the Grateful Dead, so enjoy and I’ll see you on the other side of Hooptober.

• David Bowie – “Sunday (2025 remaster)”
• Glutton – “Hallux Valgus”
• Arjen Anthony Lucassen – “Goddamn Conspiracy”
• Yoo II avec Nolan Potter – “Cavelier (We’re Going Down) feat. Population II”
• Guerilla Toss – “Red Flag to Angry Bull”
• Grateful Dead – “Morning Dew (Live at Cornell, 5/8/77)”
• Between the Buried and Me – “Beautifully Human”

Be safe, be good to each other. See you next week.