This week’s artist was suggested by a reader. Thanks, John! Before we were married, my… Read the postWeek 819: “Waves Crash Here” by Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower
We listened to a Foxwarren song just this past August. Their second album was pretty… Read the postWeek 818: “Yvonne” by Foxwarren (Helado Negro remix)
Quick quiz: in ancient Greek mythology, who had power over all mortals and gods? If… Read the postWeek 817: “Moirai” by Pianika
I don’t think I’ve given the harmonica a fair chance on this blog. Way back… Read the postWeek 816: “Homemade Ice Cream” by Tony Joe White
For most people who celebrate Christmas, it’s a time to be with family. As reasonable… Read the postWeek 815: “Love to Keep Me Warm” by Laufey and Dodie
As the darkest day of the year, the winter solstice is usually associated with uplifting… Read the postWeek 814: “Winter Solstice” by Löwenzahnhonig
The Conversation is a 1974 psychological spy drama starring Gene Hackman as a private surveillance… Read the postWeek 813: “Whatever Was Arranged” by David Shire
The moment I heard this song, I was excited to look up the lyrics. The… Read the postWeek 812: “Ngum Nya Ko” by Toto Bona Lokua
Prayer doesn’t really play a role in my life anymore, but it certainly used to.… Read the postWeek 811: “A Prayer for Peace” by Theo Croker and Sullivan Fortner
The sim game Planet Zoo is in the same family of games as Planet Coaster,… Read the postWeek 810: “Echidna Round” by JJ Ipsen
Shad made an appearance on this list way back in week 101, but it was… Read the postWeek 809: “Bars and BBQs” by Shad
Despite being one of the most important and iconic pieces of musical technology of the… Read the postWeek 808: “808” by Simon Moullier
At some point in high school, I sat in math class and learned about something… Read the postWeek 807: “Closer” by James Bryan
There is no single non-musician with a greater impact on modern music than Alan Lomax.… Read the postWeek 806: “Satisfied (Ambient Reprise) by Catching Flies
What did you do yesterday? Can you picture where you were? The faces of the… Read the postWeek 805: “Feels Like Yesterday” by Harrison feat. Jaleel Shaw
I’m generally a positive person. By which I mean: I try to focus my energy… Read the postWeek 804: “Sad and Beautiful World” by Mavis Staples
Because my musical upbringing was equal parts Bach, Beatles, and Michael Jackson, I often find… Read the postWeek 803: “Blessed is the Garden of the Lord” by Harry Somers
There was a time in the mid-2000s when my hip-hop listening centred on three groups… Read the post802: “Acid Raindrops” by People Under the Stairs
After years of being a club DJ, Swedish producer Johan Cederberg, also known as HNNY,… Read the postWeek 801: “Melody Electronics” by HNNY
Twin Within was a collaboration between two immensely talented Toronto musicians. It was short-lived, and… Read the postWeek 800: “YerYard ’78” by Twin Within