Converge Newsletter
Browse all 186 links from 20 issues.
TV Series
I was late to this series about a group of failed MI5 agents who become embroiled in a far-right terror plot. It's part spy thriller, part black comedy. Gary Oldman is fantastic (when is he not?) as the world-weary, functioning alcoholic, Jackson Lamb.
DJ Mix
Friend and former boss, Fred Deakin has put out another one of his fantastic mixes that he does at the end of each year. This one is excellent, full of soothing, bouncy basslines and uptempo positivity.
Identity design collection
This is a wonderful, growing collection of Sony’s sub-brands. From Playstation to the Sports range, it really highlights that the identity and graphic design that’s come out of Sony over the years is next-level good.
Blogs directory
There seems to be a bit of a blogging renaissance going on, so this new directory of blogs from Phil Gyford is timely. It’s a great way to discover writing on all sorts of topics and a lovely jump off point to get lost on the internet.
Interactive animation
Kids might be from a few years back, but I recently discovered that a few of my friends had missed it, so I thought I’d share in case you did too.
Illustrator & Artist
Thought it might be fun to spotlight some of my favourite artists.
TV Series
I watched this back in the summer and it’s one of my favourite TV series of this year. It’s excellent, in so many ways.
TV Series
I’m quite early into this series at the moment and really enjoying it. I just hope it lives up to my expectations. The bar has been set high, as it’s another one from German director, Baran bo Odar who’s behind Dark, one of my favourite series from a couple of years ago.
Album – Extended Edition
A great collaboration from the Animal Collective and Spacemen 3 founders, this one is a beauty. It’s quite off genre for me, but the mellow, psychedelic melodies and harmonies here have proper shades of the Beach Boys. And just look at that artwork.
Album
Can imagine this new one from Big Michael dividing crowds a bit as it’s quite a bit softer than his usual fare.
Non-fiction
I read this Grayson Perry book a few years ago, but was recently reminded of it and am going in for a second turn.
Homeware
Absolutely love these ‘art houseplants’ by Irish designer Caroline Byrne. Perfect if you’re someone like me who inadvertently seems to end up killing many of your plants through overwatering or neglect.
Exploratory prototype
What if we chatted about carbon emissions like we chat about the weather?
Game
This magic 2009 game from Patrick Smith / Vectorpark is now available on Nintendo Switch.
Natural soundscapes
A free repository of immersive natural soundscapes. Listen to the sounds of calming seas, birdsong and more from all over the world in your browser and get in tune with nature wherever you are.
🔗 earth.fm
Creative animation tools
Every now and again, something comes along that you can feel is going to be a big deal for digital makers. For me, Rive is one of those moments.
🔗 rive.app
Audio hardware
I’ve been impressed with every product teenage engineering have put out, and their latest, Choir is no exception.
Decentralised social network
Mastodon is a bit odd. And kind of clumsy to get started with. There are also not that many folks using it. But in all those regards, it really reminds me of the early days of Twitter and I’ve found I kinda like it and I think I can see it sticking for me.
Interactive guide
Colour & Contrast is a comprehensive guide for exploring and learning about the theory, science, and perception of colour and contrast.
TV Series
I’m only a couple of episodes into The Peripheral and I’m already hooked. Based on William Gibson’s book of the same name (which for transparency I’ve not yet read so can’t draw comparisons to), it’s fun, fast-paced sci-fi looking at a future in which reality and virtual reality blend and are essentially one and the same.
Album
I’ve had this on a loop since its release. It’s the fifth album from Los Angeles producer Jason W. Chung and definitely feels the warmest. Some amazing collaborations on here too, including Panda Bear and Toro y Moi.
Album
I haven’t listened to Phoenix for quite a long while. Then out of nowhere Apple recommended me Alpha Zulu, the French band’s seventh album. It was apparently recorded in the Louvre which is about as Phoenix as it gets. And I’m into it. As everything seems to fall apart around us, it’s great to have music as pure escape and for me that’s what this is.
Podcast
NY-based host, Charles Steinberg sits down with TV and movie score composers to chat about their work and process. I listened to the Nathan Micay episode this morning and it’s great. There’s lots of chat about Micay’s amazing Industry soundtrack, his influences like Vangelis and Pink Floyd, as well as his background playing viola. Who knew?
Non-fiction
This is a great, thought-provoking read from Stanford neuroscientist, David Eagleman about the malleability and elasticity of the brain.
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