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Music
The Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band featured an ever-shifting cast of musicians until Charles Wright solidified the lineup for the funk classic “Express Yourself.”
As we mourn the death of Woods of Ypres singer David Gold, we also listen to their latest offering with sadness.
Begin 2012 with a new Basement Song and some vintage Marshall Crenshaw
When duos split up, there’s usually only one breakout star who goes on to any semblance of a successful solo career, with the public casting its vote with its dollars…
A little classical, a little jazz, a little Leonard Cohen…singer/songwriter John Common gives us his five Desert Island Discs.
Is Bob Lefsetz auditioning for Andy Rooney’s old job? It would sure seem that he’s looking to fill the shoes of the legendary 60 Minutes crank, because he sure hates a lot of things, and his penchant for self-contradiction reaches astonishing levels.
Fallon always gets the best musical guests. “You Already Knew” “Little Brother”
We’re back after a brief pause for the holiday season, and we’ve got a couple of stone classics for you.
01.09.12. 0730. So much bad music your hard drive will beg you to download a crippling virus. Go ninja, go ninja, go ninja go.
Kelly Stitzel helps you ring in 2012 with a special New Year’s Eve* edition of the Week(end) ’80s Dance Party.
*Garry Marshall was not involved in the making of this mix.
In which Bob Lefsetz tells of his attempt to teach his mother how to use her newfangled Apple gizmos.
Add a bump to today’s grind. Songs to dirty dance the New Year’s night away.
Dw Dunphy ruminates over the difficulties of “living in the moment.”
Remember when rock was popular and not niche? Dw Dunphy does.
Deon Jackson was a one-hit wonder. He had other, lesser hits, but he will always be remembered for his 1965 smash.
In 1996, after a decade and a half of high but rapidly diminishing record sales and influence, Van Halen was suddenly a hot band again, and it was because of,…
Way Out Wednesday returns with Tony Redman bringing Dw. Dunphy in for Listening To Records!
Jeff and Jason mock a boy band, and then the unthinkable happens
Merry Christmas, baby. Songs for you and your baby his holiday date night. Make out under the mistletoe. Go.
The staff listens to Paul’s new song and has a few suggestions for him
This song does not sound at all like the notebook doodlings of a pubescent girl. What the hell, Taylor? [youtube id=”w2v1N2q0sxs” width=”600″ height=”350″]
Before Parlour to Parlour closes the door on 2011, we have a special treat for you: two exclusive live performances by power pop purveyor Bart Davenport.
Appropriate for neither daydream believers nor homecoming queens
Two years after he gave us the tasty Sugarcoating, Martin Sexton is coming back with a new release. The five-song EPĀ Fall Like Rain is scheduled to make its way to…
Donnie Iris robot voices we have heard on high
Jerry Butler has had a lot of hits over the course of his illustrious career, but it was a lesser-known 1967 single that found a place in Ken Shane’s heart.
Peter Bjorn and John’s “Young Folks” is the most indie rock indie rock song of all time. They’ve got all the checklist items covered: odd band name, maudlin lyrics about…
