Marche Mandolinisie
My grandfather's mandolin music sat in a folio for ninety years. Then my father heard it.
That Time When KRS-ONE Covered Shadup Ya Face
Back in 1980, Joe Dolce had a hit with his novelty song “Shaddap You Face.”
Joe Dassin's L'Été indien
In 1975, American-French singer Joe Dassin released his most iconic songs. At the time, it was his biggest hit.
Nick Cave's "Long Dark Night"
Nick Cave has a new album coming out at the end of August 2024. The first single has been released and it's based on a 16th century poem by St John of the Cross.
Massive Attack’s Eco Festival
Always willing to speak out, the British group is now focused on the effects of these large-scale events.
De La Soul, Classic Rap and Copyright Law
Years ago, the BBC ran an article about the effects that sampling copyright has had on De La Soul's back catalog.
English Teacher's ‘This Could Be Texas’ gets a worthy five stars from NME's Andrew Trendell
It's what we're listing to currently, so thought we'd share why.
Andy Gill. Gang of Four.
Took this at a show in Boston in October of 2016. Andy was a stunning guitarist. After touring China in 2019, he sadly succumbed to Covid-19 shortly upon their return.
STRFKR - Future Past Life
It's been four years since their last record, Being No One, Going Nowhere. Seven years since Miracle Mile. This release does not mark a turning point, a creative shift or even a sixth attempt to stun the critics. In a way, this is great news. As a line on the seventh track "Palm Reader" goes, "Why should I try?" Joshua Hodges and the band have an intentionally zen approach. It's organic pop that avoids genres. It carries some weight but not too much. It's often danceable but not frenetically. As I was listening, I was surprised to find myself on…