Here’s the way it usually works. The end of the year draws closer, and all of the music publications and websites release their “best of” lists. This is almost always followed by various rants about how the lists are “too safe,” “predictable,” or “pretentious.” You May Also Like: Of AllRead More

Recently, I’ve seen a lot of posts to both Twitter and Facebook gently reminding people that they might be able to change their lives if they do something about them rather than merely kvetch. You May Also Like: Denise LaSalle, Soul-Blues Belter (1939-2018): An Appreciation

We love these songs. The words become a part of us. Does that mean we “know” the artist? When Bruce Springsteen appeared on VH1’s Storytellers, a fan asked him that very same question. Bruce’s response was a resounding (and laughter-infused) “Nope!” It makes sense really You May Also Like: GregRead More

It’s been a weird week, one saved by a few completely unrelated events. Saved from what? Let’s call it a dark mood You May Also Like: No related posts.

by Mark Saleski OK, so tomorrow is the 9th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. This has been approaching and I’d been hoping to have something enlightening to say about it, but so far…well…let’s just say that I’m still waiting for someRead More