This week’s song isn’t by an individual artist, or even technically a band. Instead, it… Read the postWeek 844: “Rainy Day” by A Shell in the Pit
When learning French as a kid, I found the word for “Sunday” to be a… Read the postWeek 830: “Ambiance Dimanche” by Jordane Tumarinson
When something is 1) everywhere, it is also likely 2) overlooked, and 3) more interesting… Read the postWeek 823: “Lichen” by Aphex Twin (Brendan Eder Ensemble cover)
Sometime after my childhood ended but before my adulthood began, I started noticing little free… Read the postWeek 820: “[Time] Place” by Neighborhood Libraries
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
The next time your grandparents blame video games for all the world’s evils, point them… Read the postWeek 798: “Far in the Grassland” by Paweł Górniak
Bruno Major’s 2020 album To Let a Good Thing Die is a fascinating listen, because… Read the postWeek 796: “Regent’s Park” by Bruno Major
I figured that sharing a song called “childhood” by a band called “Kidsø” would be… Read the postWeek 781: “Childhood” by Kidsø
Looking at an accordion, it’s hard to imagine how anyone came up with the idea… Read the postWeek 774: “Après la Pluie” by Jean-Louis Matinier and Kevin Seddiki
Deserts are known for their spectacular sunrises and sunsets. This is partly because pollution has… Read the postWeek 771: “Sonoran” by MJ Cole
Top five types of motion: 5: Perpetual. Great concept, but loses points for not being… Read the postWeek 766: “Motion” by Peter Sandberg
One of the things I like about Christmas is that it involves celebrating a baby.… Read the postWeek 763: “A Child is Born” by Hudson Harris & Haim
Okay, do I have everything I need? I guess I can always drop by the… Read the postWeek 759: “The Color of Nothing” by Ford
Improvisation is an underrated skill. In fact, I think many people would benefit from taking… Read the postWeek 740: “Whisky Story Time” by Alabaster DePlume
Covering Radiohead can’t be easy. I mean, if any fan base is going to put… Read the postWeek 731: “Weird Fishes” by Radiohead (Lianne La Havas cover)
After a few days travelling and camping in the highlands of Iceland, Bonobo and Ólafur… Read the postWeek 696: “Loom” by Olafur Arnalds and Bonobo
I don’t believe in fate, but I do like the idea of fate. It’s such… Read the postWeek 680: “Invisible String” by Taylor Swift
When conditions are just right, wildflowers in parts of California will burst into colours so… Read the postWeek 675: “Superbloom” by MisterWives
Jon Batiste is known for his jubilant jazz, while Cory Wong specializes in the type… Read the postWeek 664: “Lullaby” by Jon Batiste and Cory Wong
Christian Sands’ 2020 record Be Water takes its title (and its central theme) from an… Read the postWeek 662: “Can’t Find My Way Home” by Blind Faith (Christian Sands cover)