“These Days” is one of Nico’s most iconic songs, originally released in 1967 on her album The Marble Index. The song’s hauntingly beautiful atmosphere, combined with its introspective lyrics, captures a sense of melancholy and disillusionment

The song was not part of the album but is often included in discussions of her career due to its significance and emotional depth. The song’s roots trace back to 1967, written by Jackson Browne, though Nico’s rendition of it in 1969 became the definitive version. Browne himself was a friend of Nico, and the song’s reflective tone resonated deeply with her.

The Glow Pt. 2 by The Microphones is a landmark album in the realm of indie rock and experimental music. Released in 2001, it is the second full-length album by Phil Elverum’s project The Microphones, following the quieter and more lo-fi The Microphones (1999). The Glow Pt. 2  would go on to solidify Elverum’s reputation as one of the most unique and visionary figures in the indie music scene.

Featured Tracks:

“I Want Wind to Blow” – This track opens the album with a beautiful, almost hypnotic rhythm, accompanied by wistful lyrics about longing and connection. It sets the tone for the rest of the album with its lush instrumentation and intimate vocals.

“The Glow, Pt. 2” – The title track is a sprawling, meditative piece that drifts between moments of calm and chaotic energy. The song’s themes of light and darkness, as well as its emotional intensity, reflect the album as a whole.

“The Moon” – One of the more minimalist songs, with sparse instrumentation and haunting, almost fragile vocals. This track feels particularly introspective, with lyrics that reflect on the natural world and personal reflection.

For many, it remains one of the most important and moving albums of its era, a record that combines personal reflection with a larger cosmic perspective. It’s a work that invites deep listening, offering new layers of meaning with each encounter. Over time, The Glow Pt. 2 has become a touchstone for anyone interested in music that is deeply personal, experimental, and full of emotional and sonic depth. It remains a quintessential album of the early 2000s indie movement, and a masterwork in the career of Phil Elverum.

PJ HARVEY

PJ Harvey is one of the most influential and versatile artists in modern music, known for her daring experimentation, bold reinventions, and deeply emotional, often confrontational lyrics. Over the course of her career, she has continually challenged both musical conventions and the expectations of her audience, moving through a wide range of styles from raw, punk-infused rock to atmospheric, haunting ballads, to more expansive, experimental sounds.

PJ Harvey was born Polly Jean Harvey on October 9, 1969, in Yeovil, England. She grew up in a rural area, and her early exposure to music came through listening to a wide variety of genres, from blues and folk to post-punk. Harvey began playing music at a young age, learning guitar and saxophone, and formed her first band, Automatic Dlamini, in the late 1980s. This early group was a mixture of experimental rock and post-punk, and it laid the foundation for Harvey’s later, more well-known projects.

In 1991, she formed PJ Harvey as a solo act, accompanied by a rotating cast of musicians. The combination of her powerful voice, distinctive guitar work, and fierce songwriting quickly made her stand out in the UK’s underground music scene. Her debut album, Dry (1992), introduced the world to a raw, unapologetically emotional artist who was willing to explore themes of gender, sexuality, power, and pain with a brutal honesty that was rare at the time.