The Null Device
The Null Device, being a stream of links and commentary on culture, technology, current events and whatever the author finds interesting.
The Null Device is maintained by acb, in his copious spare time.
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2021/12/31
And, with the end of the second plague year, here is the annual list of noteworthy records of the year: Damon Albarn — The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows ( BandCampTwo years ago:
2020/12/31
Once again, at the end of this plague year, it's time to recap the music that came out over the past twelve months and soundtracked the year's events, or lack thereof. And while this yearFive years ago:
2017/12/31
2017 is almost over, and so, here are my records of the year: Alvvays - Antisocialites ( BandCamp ) The Canadian indiepop band's follow-up to their self-titled album turns up the polish, sounding inYou have been reading The Null Device.