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September 27

Week 594: “GOLDWING” by Billie Eilish

When a musician experiences seemingly out-of-nowhere success and enjoys widespread critical and commercial success, the…

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August 23

Week 589: “Pin It Down” by Madison Cunningham

Madison Cunningham’s music strikes several difficult balances: rooted in rock history but not backward-looking; driving…

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August 16

Week 588: “Sandusky” by Uncle Tupelo

Of all the famous fictional uncles of screen, stage, and page – Uncle Phil, Uncle…

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July 19

Week 584: “Lose This Number” by Christian Lee Hutson

On February 6, 2020, Christian Lee Hutson released the video for “Lose This Number,” ahead…

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March 15

Week 566: “Yama / Niyama” by Birds of the West

At some point in the last decade, popular music left behind the Age of Albums…

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February 22

Week 563: “You Still Believe in Me” by The Beach Boys (M. Ward cover)

Are there any musical acts who are generally considered geniuses but, try as you might,…

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February 15

Week 562: “New Slang” by The Shins

Despite the title, this song by The Shins has nothing to do with slang; in…

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December 7

Week 552: “Liquid Blanket” by Matthew Solberg

It’s blanket season. Normally, peak blanket season is limited to those aimless, nebulous days between…

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November 23

Week 550: “Longtime” by Yppah

2020 is just about done, and I can’t decide if it’s been the longest year…

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October 19

Week 545: “Audrey Horne” by Golden Retriever

Just in case your heart needs warming, here’s the story of a golden retriever named…

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September 28

Week 542: “Soulmate (Heartstrings)” by MMYYKK

This week’s song was suggested by a reader. Thanks, Amiri! I’ve always gravitated towards music…

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September 7

Week 539: “Tomb” by Angelo De Augustine

This week’s song was suggested by a reader. Thanks, Madison! It’s back-to-school season where I…

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August 17

Week 536: “Help” by The Beatles (The Carpenters cover)

Our journey through International Cover Song Month continues with a song that is one of…

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June 29

Week 529: “Embryonic Journey” by Jefferson Airplane

I was pretty sure I knew everything I needed to know about Jefferson Airplane. I…

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May 25

Week 524: “Inspirit” by Julianna Barwick

One of my favourite at-home memories from the past few months is the time when…

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January 6

Week 504: “Worlds To Run (VIP Dub)” By Kenny Segal, and “Worlds To Run” by Busdriver

No Monday is more Mondayish than the first Monday after the New Year. After two…

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October 14

Week 492: “Harvest Moon” by Neil Young (SYML cover)

Given that today is Canadian Thanksgiving, I’m going to be thankful for Neil Young. He…

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October 7

Week 491: “Sherwood Stroll” by Funkmammoth

Not only is this a beautiful song, but it also gives me the rare and…

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September 16

Week 488: “Garbage Day” by Daniel Koestner

I can confidently state that “Garbage Day” is the only song on this list that…

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September 2

Week 486: “Long May It Sustain” by A Winged Victory For The Sullen

I grew up in a house that was mostly free of junk food, and where…

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