My brother made up a word when we were kids: “cornery”. The dictionary entry for… Read the postWeek 219: “Solace” by Aether
Like most of Cole Porter’s songs, there are several versions of this one that deserve… Read the postWeek 218: “The Laziest Gal In Town” by Carsie Blanton
If you have a Facebook account, you’ve probably heard Keith Kenniff’s music, even if you’ve… Read the postWeek 216: “Grace” by Keith Kenniff
Most of the Menahan Street Band’s music, like most of the music produced by their… Read the postWeek 213: “Driftwood” by Menahan Street Band
I’m not really the type to get excited when the Renaissance Faire comes to town,… Read the postWeek 199: “Advanced Falconry” by Mutual Benefit
Billie Holiday’s 1952 recording of this song is the one that’s usually included on her… Read the postWeek 195: “You Go To My Head” by Billie Holiday
Here are some highlights from the early years of Belgian inventor Adolphe Sax: Born in… Read the postWeek 184: “My Little Brown Book” by Duke Ellington and John Coltrane
Do you remember the first time you learned it was possible to skip rocks? I… Read the postWeek 181: “Skipping Rocks” by Oddisee
Wales, as a country, seems to fly under most people’s radar. I can’t help but… Read the postWeek 179: “Old Welsh Song” by Joan Baez
The first time I heard it, one of the things I liked about “Try Your Wings”… Read the postWeek 177: “Try Your Wings” by Blossom Dearie
Wandering aimlessly through an art gallery is awesome. Not because it makes you feel cultured… Read the postWeek 176: “Illuminine” by Thurston Moore
Does anyone else find improvisation amazing? Anytime I see a jazz musician come up with… Read the postWeek 170: “Blue in Green” by Miles Davis
The best-known version of this song is probably Peter Gabriel’s version, which was made so… Read the postWeek 166: “The Book of Love” by The Magnetic Fields (Patricia O’Callaghan cover)
The term “staycation” may not have surfaced until 2003, but the dynamic songwriting duo of… Read the postWeek 158: “Manhattan” by Ella Fitzgerald
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, go to the library. Hang out there for… Read the postWeek 157: “To Hear Still More” by Brian Harnetty and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy
In the 1980s, rock and roll had become ridiculous. Or at least, the most popular… Read the postWeek 156: “Fighters” by Lupe Fiasco
There are countless songs about growing up. It’s got to be the most written-about topic… Read the postWeek 152: “Goodbye to Childhood” by Herbie Hancock
The story of Sixto Rodriguez is the most incredible, unlikely, and moving rock & roll… Read the postWeek 149: “Sandrevan Lullaby/Lifestyles” by Rodriguez
Looking at the cover of this album, you get the feeling that the record label… Read the postWeek 148: “Peace Piece” by Bill Evans
1987 was a big year for hip hop. Looking at a list of hip hop… Read the postWeek 143: “A Touch of Jazz” by DJ Jazzy Jeff