Insider Monthly #1: Our Supporters Newsletter
Insider Monthly is our supporters-only newsletter. Think of it as a peek behind the No Ripcord curtain—which records could we stop playing this month? And what are we already getting hyped about?
Hello everyone!
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Insider Monthly, our very special supporters-only newsletter. Why is it special?
Because this is where we let you peek behind the No Ripcord-branded curtain: Which records did we argue about? What couldn’t we stop playing? Which upcoming releases are we already getting hyped about? And, yes, what’s bored us rigid recently?
Each month, we’ll share:
🎧 Our favourite album of the last month
💔 Our biggest disappointment
🔜 The album we’re most excited for next
💿 A classic record we can't stop playing
📝 Plus some personal notes and behind-the-scenes reflections from running the site
This month, you can read the first section for free—but only No Ripcord supporters will get the full newsletter.
So, if you enjoy this brief taster, please consider becoming a supporter for just $20 per year. Your support helps keep No Ripcord independent, ad-free, and fiercely opinionated—your home of honest music criticism.
🎧 Album of the Month
David:
No surprises here: Pullman’s wonderful III is my AOTM. I already went into detail in my review, but I’ll say it again loudly for those at the back: III is the sound of friendship—if friendship transformed itself into a low-key, ambient folk odyssey. Start with “Kabul,” finish with the whole record, late at night, via your best pair of headphones. A magical start to 2026.
David Coleman
Juan:
To be completely honest, I'm not sure if January 2026 will stand out as a particularly memorable month for me. Which is expected, as it is common to see a dry spell of releases during this period. But going by what I rated the highest, then Dry Cleaning’s Secret Love is a pretty damn good way to start the year. After they kinda lost me with Stumpwork, they’ve reeled me back in with one of the generation’s more imaginative post-punk albums.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez
