The other day, in the late afternoon, I suddenly got tired. Not sleepy, or spent… Read the postWeek 559: “The Times are Tired” by Alaskan Tapes
The coat of arms of Swansea, the second-largest city in Wales, is as elaborate as… Read the postWeek 556: “Ceffylau” by Catlin Finch and Seckou Keita
I spent an awful lot of time looking at maps as a child. Any map… Read the postWeek 553: “State Lines” by Novo Amor
I always wanted to be a drummer. Among the reasons why: It’s fun to hit… Read the postWeek 548: “Retold” by Nate Smith
In 1976, Mary Leakey was leading a team of palaeontologists in Tanzania’s Oldupai Gorge. The… Read the postWeek 547: “Warm Foothills” by alt-J
Just in case your heart needs warming, here’s the story of a golden retriever named… Read the postWeek 545: “Audrey Horne” by Golden Retriever
This week’s song was suggested by a reader. Thanks, Amiri! I’ve always gravitated towards music… Read the postWeek 542: “Soulmate (Heartstrings)” by MMYYKK
This week’s song was suggested by a reader. Thanks, Madison! It’s back-to-school season where I… Read the postWeek 539: “Tomb” by Angelo De Augustine
The original version of this song, in the context of Black Sabbath’s catalogue of guitar-driven… Read the postWeek 537: “Changes” by Black Sabbath (Charles Bradley cover)
Norah Jones covering Soundgarden in last week’s feature was an example of the cover song… Read the postWeek 535: “No Diggity” by Blackstreet (Chet Faker cover)
Did you know that August is International Cover Song Month? You didn’t? Well, that’s because… Read the postWeek 534: “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden (Norah Jones cover)
The term “power couple” was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2016, and defined… Read the postWeek 532: “New South Africa” by Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn
Having breakfast in bed isn’t as fun as it sounds. In fact, on the list… Read the postWeek 531: “Breakfast in Bed” by Jazzinuf
The moon is often referred to in such chummy terms as “our closest cosmic neighbour”… Read the postWeek 528: “Sing to the Moon” by Laura Mvula
Most weeks, I have a shortlist of at least a half-dozen songs that I know… Read the postWeek 527: “Willie the King” by Dan Wilson
Hello. I’m a white male whose life has been cushioned by virtually every privilege you… Read the postWeek 526: “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers (Jose James cover)
I am not a rollercoaster enthusiast, but there was a time in my life when… Read the postWeek 523: “Dream. Build. Repeat.” by Jim Guthrie and JJ Ipsen
10 years ago this week, Beautiful Song of the Week began. I already did a… Read the postWeek 522: “10 Years Ago” by FKJ
In 1977, a reporter for the Providence Journal picked up a record from the office’s… Read the postWeek 521: “Red Lights” by Sault
Taking my own advice, I recently went through some old photos with the intention of… Read the postWeek 519: “Ficelles” by Ingrid St. PIerre