Western US Archives - Beautiful Song Of The Week

June 1

Week 838: “Wonder” by Jamie Drake

If you haven’t chosen an album to be your summer soundtrack yet, my nomination is…

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March 23

Week 828: “Thinkin Bout You” by Frank Ocean (Flea cover)

If you’re not a big Red Hot Chili Peppers fan, there are a few things…

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February 16

Week 823: “Lichen” by Aphex Twin (Brendan Eder Ensemble cover)

When something is 1) everywhere, it is also likely 2) overlooked, and 3) more interesting…

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September 22

802: “Acid Raindrops” by People Under the Stairs

There was a time in the mid-2000s when my hip-hop listening centred on three groups…

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September 1

Week 799: “Slack” by ford. & Knapsack

Quick September-related question for you: what do you call the bag that kids use to…

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June 23

Week 789: “Point Being” by Ryan McCaffrey

When a vacation stretches out ahead of you farther than you can see and your…

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December 23

Week 763: “A Child is Born” by Hudson Harris & Haim

One of the things I like about Christmas is that it involves celebrating a baby.…

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December 2

Week 760: “Retrace” by Lusine

In the seventh century BCE, the Latin cities of Rome and Alba Longa were on…

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November 25

Week 759: “The Color of Nothing” by Ford

Okay, do I have everything I need? I guess I can always drop by the…

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November 11

Week 757: “Ends of the Earth” by Lord Huron

As we all know – well, most of us – the earth isn’t the right…

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September 16

Week 749: “Aquarium” by Nosaj Thing

Aquariums (aquaria?) are cool places. Well, not at peak hours. Then they’re absolutely awful. But…

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September 2

Week 747: “747” by Luv Pug

When it was launched into service in 1970, the Boeing 747 was the pinnacle of…

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July 22

Week 741: “Houston” by Allah-Las

Houston is a huge city. It covers an area more than 28 times the size…

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April 29

Week 729: “Guaranteed (Humming version) by Eddie Vedder

Everything in my demographic profile suggests that I should like Pearl Jam. My age, my…

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April 15

Week 727: “Sundials” by Shrimpnose

Sundials are, without a doubt, a cool invention. They are practical. They’re ingenious. They’re astoundingly…

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March 25

Week 724: “Belle” by Jack Johnson

Any musician famous enough to amass a large fan base inevitably amasses some haters. If…

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February 19

Week 719: “Wolf Like Howls from the Bathhouse (South East Land Otter Champs)” by Sonny Smith

Plenty of musicians have recorded albums of covers, typically at the tail end of their…

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January 15

Week 714: “Eyes” by Rogue Wave

Ever since humans became seafarers, sailors have been coming back to land with unbelievable tales…

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January 8

Week 713: “Waltz in Sweaters” by Sean Angus Watson

I got a sweater for Christmas this year. Not one of those ironically ugly Christmas…

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December 25

Week 711: “What Child Is This? (Greensleeves)” by Freedom Fry

Not only is Greensleeves a Christmas classic, but it’s likely the oldest song that could…

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