Congratulations to the the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Joan Baez, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey, Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur, and Yes. Predictable? Mostly (See Here,) but welcomed additions nonetheless! If you need a way to celebrate all of the legendary, iconic, controversial, and confusing acts prominently adorning rock’s mantle, here’s your one…
Michael Jackson is the undisputed King of Pop. His songs, his clothing, his performances, his dancing… it’s all iconic. However, quite possibly his most innovative territory was the music video, which he revolutionized more profoundly than any other artist. In honor of his birthday, let’s take all of his videos (or short films, as he…
Another “long, cold, lonely winter” is in the books, and Springtime is here! What better to celebrate with than a feel good playlist? From laid-back grooves to bursts of energy, Here Comes The Sun is the perfect mood-boost to transition out of the cold and into some much needed sunshine. Do-do-do-do! Here Comes The Sun THE PLAYLIST:…
Hang in there, we’ve almost made it! Thursday is here, and it’s time to slowly begin the exhale. This ultimate Thursday playlist with crank the energy back up just when you need it most. You’ll find some serious classics in here, and some beautiful underdogs ranging from reggae to modern alternative. Friday is just around…
This past week commemorates the fifth anniversary of the day we lost the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Keeping in step with the various tributes and memorials taking place, I felt I would honor this legendary musician and performer by delivering the list of his 50 Greatest Songs. Yes, in part, this is a reactionary to…
In honor of this week’s induction ceremony, here’s the ultimate playlist saluting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s many icons, legends, geniuses, and debatable figureheads. The playlist is structured chronologically by year of induction, but I recommend putting it on shuffle for a whirlwind experience of rock, blues, soul, jazz, country, hip hop, dance, and beyond!…
What makes a track a great “bass song” is different for every one. For some, it’s all about that one riff that it commands our attention, and for others, it’s about a part so intricate that it brings the song to life. The perfect bass line can make you dance or reduce you to tears,…
