My 6 Favorite Songs by The Kinks
Growing up I mostly listened to country music as that’s what my parents mostly listen to, even to this day. But, thanks to some old vinyl records, I was introduced a lot of classic rock including the famous band from Boston, called, um, Boston. Around the time I was introduced to Boston and James Taylor, […]
AUDIOPHILES: Appreciating “I Am Mine” by Beta Radio
Our shared human journey is a complex medley of self-discovery, external interactions, and a continuous search for purpose. Being perhaps the greatest mode of emotional expression, music often captures the essence of these experiences, serving as a mirror for our innermost feelings. One song that has come to resonate with me deeply is one suggested […]
AUDIOPHILES: Where Did I Get This Obsession to Throw Myself Against the Sky?
Obsessions often drive us to do utterly ridiculous things, like flinging ourselves against the sky, metaphorically speaking. Sometimes it’s literal, though, if you’re Laurie Anderson, who channels Amelia Earhart’s final avian adventure in an album so atmospheric, you might just feel like you’ve ascended into the stratosphere without ever leaving your living room. But let’s […]
Alex Melton and His Genius Alternative Rock Song Covers
As someone obsessed with finding innovative covers of my favorite songs, I was fortunate to stumble across Alex Melton’s YouTube channel. I first became aware of Alex through his collaboration with First to Eleven in their cover of Dua Lipa’s “Levitating,” a rare recent pop song that I quite enjoy. While his true talents weren’t […]
The Genius Introspection of “Dancepack” by Volcano Choir
“Take Note, There’s Still a Hole in Your Heart” – Volcano Choir, “Dancepack” My wife and I often listen to Bon Iver, as Tom is a big fan of Justin Vernon. Justin also has another musical project called Volcano Choir, which we both also enjoy, for the most part. One song from Volcano Choir is […]
AUDIOPHILES: Reveling in the Genius of David Bowie’s “Quicksand”
“I’m sinking in the quicksand of my thoughtAnd I ain’t got the power anymore” – David Bowie, “Quicksand” (1971) “Quicksand” may be the greatest song that David Bowie ever wrote. This song is the 6th track on Bowie’s December 1971 album “Hunky Dory.” Bowie often explored the boundaries of identity, reality, and artifice, and “Quicksand” […]
AUDIOPHILES: An Appreciation of No Doubt’s “Spiderwebs”
No Doubt is that rare band which skillfully skates across the thin ice of mainstream success without falling through into the icy waters of sell-out accusations. They emerged from the Southern California ska scene in the late 1980s, injecting a vibrant, punk-tinged energy into the airwaves of the 90s. With Gwen Stefani at the helm, […]