In a bit of a twist, this compilation encompasses both December and January. The “Best Albums of 2009” featured last month was a lot
Music and tums are true post-Thanksgiving delights. As the latter appeases our stomachs after binges of food and drink, music soothes us with its
Music is one of the few ways we can revisit the past through our senses. Listeners tend to eternally place themselves in a particular
There is a certain sense of stubbornness that, in some cases, can make a solo artist great. When gifted songwriters maintain their individuality, they
To successfully imitate a foreign musical tradition, there must be a regard for both the cultural relevance and stylistic composition of the music. I
From crocodiles to woodpigeons, I have featured a surprising number of bands that resort to their animalistic side for their namesake. Many of us
There are some noticeable trends among the music that is sent to me via snail mail. More often than not, my suspicion is raised
by Mike Mineo ———————————————————————————————– 50. Hot Chip – Made in the Dark Before they earned a Grammy nod or topped the UK singles charts,
Updates will resume on Monday. Have a great holiday weekend. Some groups form after coming together by traveling across the borders of states, countries,
While it may be overly restrictive of most French radio stations to only allow songs containing at least 40% of the French language in
