If you were a teenager in the early days of the internet, few moments were… Read the postWeek 832: “Marmalade” by Cagedbaby
The Cranberries were at their most popular right at the time when I was at… Read the postWeek 831: “Dreams” by The Cranberries (Meg Lui cover feat. Sufjan Stevens)
When learning French as a kid, I found the word for “Sunday” to be a… Read the postWeek 830: “Ambiance Dimanche” by Jordane Tumarinson
The best thing about the German language is its love of compound words. For example:… Read the postWeek 829: “Eating Hooks” by Moderat (Siriusmo remix)
If you’re not a big Red Hot Chili Peppers fan, there are a few things… Read the postWeek 828: “Thinkin Bout You” by Frank Ocean (Flea cover)
I grew up in a house with lots of wallpaper. My parents had bought the… Read the postWeek 827: “An Arc Of Doves” by Harold Budd and Brian Eno
Given that British electronic act Mint Royale was at their most popular in the mid-2000s,… Read the postWeek 826: “Little Words” by Mint Royale
It’s been a long winter in the part of Canada where I live. We’ve had… Read the postWeek 825: “Colombus” by Limousine
Arcangelo Corelli was a massive figure in the development of baroque music. Not only did… Read the postWeek 824: “Adagio” from “Concerto Grosso in D Major” by Arcangelo Corelli
When something is 1) everywhere, it is also likely 2) overlooked, and 3) more interesting… Read the postWeek 823: “Lichen” by Aphex Twin (Brendan Eder Ensemble cover)
When I featured a song by Erik Satie way back in the second year of… Read the postWeek 822: “Love Token” by Elena Kats-Chernin
When the movie Groundhog Day was released in 1993, it was a success. It didn’t… Read the postWeek 821: “Sometimes People Just Die” by George Fenton
Sometime after my childhood ended but before my adulthood began, I started noticing little free… Read the postWeek 820: “[Time] Place” by Neighborhood Libraries
This week’s artist was suggested by a reader. Thanks, John! Before we were married, my… Read the postWeek 819: “Waves Crash Here” by Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower
We listened to a Foxwarren song just this past August. Their second album was pretty… Read the postWeek 818: “Yvonne” by Foxwarren (Helado Negro remix)
Quick quiz: in ancient Greek mythology, who had power over all mortals and gods? If… Read the postWeek 817: “Moirai” by Pianika
I don’t think I’ve given the harmonica a fair chance on this blog. Way back… Read the postWeek 816: “Homemade Ice Cream” by Tony Joe White
For most people who celebrate Christmas, it’s a time to be with family. As reasonable… Read the postWeek 815: “Love to Keep Me Warm” by Laufey and Dodie
As the darkest day of the year, the winter solstice is usually associated with uplifting… Read the postWeek 814: “Winter Solstice” by Löwenzahnhonig
The Conversation is a 1974 psychological spy drama starring Gene Hackman as a private surveillance… Read the postWeek 813: “Whatever Was Arranged” by David Shire