Great piece, I've covered both the album and the Spotify enshittification recently in my own newsletter and was definitely inspired by your Notes post.
Just a quick fact check: Holy Tongue is a trio. Aside from Magaletti and Wootton, it also includes bass player Susumu Mukai (aka Zongamin).
Hey Stephan, nice to hear from you, I do check in to see what you're up to when time allows, it seems we crossover at times and you're fighting the good fight. Good on you for taking Spotify to task, I'm continually troubled that more publications aren't doing it.
With regards to Holy Tongue, Magaletti and Wooton (who also plays bass) were the founding due. Mukai is only credited on the LP, the new Shackleton collaboration and the live show, so not sure if she's now permanent or just when Wooton needs his hands to be on the synths or percussion?
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Great to hear!
Mukai/Zongamin is now a permanent member. You're right, Holy Tongue started out as a duo, but they've expanded to a trio last year. They talked about it in a couple of interviews.
Great piece, I've covered both the album and the Spotify enshittification recently in my own newsletter and was definitely inspired by your Notes post.
Just a quick fact check: Holy Tongue is a trio. Aside from Magaletti and Wootton, it also includes bass player Susumu Mukai (aka Zongamin).
Cheers!
Hey Stephan, nice to hear from you, I do check in to see what you're up to when time allows, it seems we crossover at times and you're fighting the good fight. Good on you for taking Spotify to task, I'm continually troubled that more publications aren't doing it.
With regards to Holy Tongue, Magaletti and Wooton (who also plays bass) were the founding due. Mukai is only credited on the LP, the new Shackleton collaboration and the live show, so not sure if she's now permanent or just when Wooton needs his hands to be on the synths or percussion?
Great to hear!
Mukai/Zongamin is now a permanent member. You're right, Holy Tongue started out as a duo, but they've expanded to a trio last year. They talked about it in a couple of interviews.
Good to know will update the post.
this is phenomenal, thank you
Glad you're feeling it. Make sure you check out the Holy Tongue's back catalogue for some similar vibes..
I'm working through it today, it's brilliant!
You know, I just misread your comment in the second paragraph as “inbuilt adolescence” and it all made sense. Seriously though, thanks for doing this.
LOL, what a great phrase - something to aspire to!