Not quite ready to say what’s going on here, but I can assure you it has nothing to do with Iowa caucus results.

Should you find yourself in the mood for some manly sailing acapella, may I suggest The Ballina Whalers?
https://theballinawhalers.bandcamp.com/

“Adieu Sweet Lovely Nancy,” from Haul The Bowline, is at once haunting and stirring, and could have easily been used over a scene in Master & Commander: Far Side of the World.

As if I needed any more reasons to love C.S. Lewis.
https://x.com/henryeoliver/status/1743764434298773908

On the road with the oldest driving him back to college in North Carolina. As naturalized and native Texans, we fulfilled our obligation of stopping at Buc-ee’s. (This one in Leeds, AL.)

“Texas and Oklahoma think they’re ready for the hell that awaits them in the college football heaven known as the Southeastern Conference.

“They are not.”

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/12/goodman-with-new-schedules-georgia-cant-hide-anymore.html

New Signum Regis single and music video released today! Joha’s vocals are terrific on “Servants of the Fallen One,” as well as Filip’s usual shredding. And a guest solo by Jimi Cimbala! https://youtu.be/V1dWWuwiPk4

Oh man, if only.

What if a fantasy band of adventurers were treated like we treat rock bands in our time?

That’s the premise behind one of my favorite fantasy novels of the past decade, Nicholas Eames’ “Kings of the Wyld,” on sale for $3 on Kindle today. Definitely recommended: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KT7YTXW/retrophisch-20

The fact that the first song the Apple Infinite Playlist algorithm churned out after the entirety of the debut album by Bad English finished playing was Steve Perry’s “Oh Sherrie” makes me think said algorithm programmer has a very good sense of humor.

Happy Signum Regis release day to all who celebrate.

And is that a kick-butt metal cover or what?