Canada’s federalized inter–city passenger service, VIA Rail, differs from Amtrak in a couple of interesting ways. One of these is in providing trolley–style food service, rather than a dedicated snack car, at least in the Windsor—Quebec corridor, which is my only experience with it. Another is in having (again, at least in the Windsor—Quebec corridor) usable Internet service. This, however, does not really excuse my annoying my fellow passengers by recording my show at my seat shortly before airtime, even in business class, where other passengers do not hesitate to get on conference calls and that kind of nonsense. Either way, this abbreviated show focuses mostly on my recent travels, and on a very cheering announcement this week of new nuclear power for Ontario.
Month: February 2026
Objects In Mirrors Episode 87.9: “Throws left, hits right” (2026-02-10)
- Rosalía, Björk & Yves Tumor – Berghain
- Skullcrusher – Living
- Equipment Pointed Ankh – The Shelbyville Codes
- Cameron Winter – $0
- Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys – Ambient Heat
- Jehnny Beth – Out Of My Reach
- Lucrecia Dalt – no death no danger
- Charli xcx & John Cale – House
- Cate Le Bon – Heaven Is No Feeling
- Caroline Polachek – On The Beach
- Lido Pimienta – Aún Te Quiero
- Son Lux, Mitski & David Byrne – This Is a Life
- Chelsea Wolfe – Tunnel Lights
- Kim Gordon – Bye Bye
- Spellling – Haunted Water
SUYF: the other side – 2/8/26
ASFO 2026–02–07
The ethics of decarbonization, with aspects that perhaps don’t get enough discussion — the problem of funding scientific and technical research and development, in an international context — the South African peace dividend, the moral problem of the African National Congress, and the stupidity of attempts to sabotage the Koeberg nuclear power plant. And I don’t even get to talking about my new film transfers!
Objects In Mirrors Episode 87: “What?” (2026-02-03)
- Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – Inspiration Information
- Thundercat – Them Changes
- Thee Sacred Souls – Overflowing
- Laufey – Silver Lining
- Arlo Parks – Eugene
- Bill Withers – Use Me
- SZA – Good Days
- Mark Ronson & RAYE – Suzanne
- Sharon Van Etten – Feel Good
- Joesef – The Sun Is Up Forever
- Michael Kiwanuka – Hero
- The Budos Band – Raja Haje
- Father John Misty – Nancy from Now On
- Al Green – Love and Happiness
- Foxygen – Shuggie
- Erykah Badu – On & On
