music - Night Water

nostalgia

It’s time to bring back the iPod

1000 songs in your pocket

mailbag

Stick Season(al Depression)

And more questions from the Night Water mailbag

music

Michael Doshier on the origins of "Olly Alexander"

He's already liked a picture on his Instagram

An illustration of Shonan Beach FM studios behind a marina full of small yachts.

radio

Tune in to Shonan Beach FM

Jazz and easy listening from coastal Japan

The author's own marker doodle, meant to capture something of both city pop flavor and 80s anime style

music

City Pop, Escapism, and Nostalgia for the Future

Japanese city pop is back, but its revival isn’t only about posh romantic tunes—the genre’s popularity can be traced to our political mess and the need to escape it

Photoshopped Cap'n Crunch Oops All Berries — this one has an iPod and it says "Oops! All Pirated MP3s"

Day Soda

Day Soda #13: Oops, All Music! Edition

Plus: A look ahead at 2024

music

Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.

guest post by Mathilda Hallstrom

A man sits in a train station with headphones.

Night Water Cooler

Night Water Cooler: What are you listening to?

What's on your HitClips keychain tonight?

Night Water Cooler

Night Water Cooler: "Midnights" Listening Party

We would be remiss not to discuss these musical late night vibes.

People raise their hands to provide public comment.

internet

The NWCIPC public comment period is open

Events beyond the control of the council have opened the floodgates of public opinion on our Halloween PSA

Singer Ezra Furman sits on the hood of a classic car.

Day Soda

Day Soda #7: A midday drive off a cliff

Plus: Find My Friends

music

PSA: Remove “Zombie” by The Cranberries from your Halloween playlists

A message from the Night Water Council on Improper Playlist Construction (NWCIPC)