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
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
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
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
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
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
After years of being a club DJ, Swedish producer Johan Cederberg, also known as HNNY,… Read the postWeek 801: “Melody Electronics” by HNNY
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 recently saw that movie A Complete Unknown starring Timothée Chalemet as Bob Dylan. It… Read the postWeek 795: “Dance” by Foxwarren
This week’s song is dedicated to anyone who’s ever wondered what jazz would sound like… Read the postWeek 792: “Restful Sky” by Matt Carmichael
A checklist for a successful cottage stay: What makes this a beautiful song: 1. When… Read the postWeek 790: “Wolfe’s End” by Alsever Lake
When a vacation stretches out ahead of you farther than you can see and your… Read the postWeek 789: “Point Being” by Ryan McCaffrey