10 More Excellent Lyricists
Last month’s post on best lyricists provoked lots of interesting discussion.The dialogue helped to crystalise my thinking that there’s a … Continue Reading 10 More Excellent Lyricists
What’ll I Do by Bill Withers: Great B-Sides
Universally beloved soul singer Bill Withers passed away this week. He came from the small coal mining town of Slab … Continue Reading What’ll I Do by Bill Withers: Great B-Sides
…Baby One More Time by Fountains of Wayne: Great (Almost) B-Sides
Power pop band Fountains of Wayne was formed by Adam Schlesinger and Chris Collingwood – they took their name from … Continue Reading …Baby One More Time by Fountains of Wayne: Great (Almost) B-Sides
Music Quiz: Artist by Popular Spotify Songs VII
We’re up to week 7 in the Sporcle Spotify challenge. Here are the results so far: Participant Week 6 Total … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Artist by Popular Spotify Songs VII
Destroyer – Have We Met: New Music Review
Destroyer have the most misleading name in popular music. What you expect is death metal or perhaps a KISS tribute … Continue Reading Destroyer – Have We Met: New Music Review
System Virtue by Emma Paki: Iconic New Zealand Songs
Emma Paki was born in Whakatane, the New Zealand town closest to where White Island erupted in December 2019. She … Continue Reading System Virtue by Emma Paki: Iconic New Zealand Songs
Music Quiz: Artist by Popular Spotify Songs VI
We’re up to week 6 in the Sporcle Spotify challenge. Here are the results so far: Participant Week 5 Total … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Artist by Popular Spotify Songs VI
10 Best Prefab Sprout Songs
English sophisti-pop band Prefab Sprout date back to 1970s art-rock; leader Paddy McAloon was sent a rejection letter by Brian … Continue Reading 10 Best Prefab Sprout Songs
La Bamba by Ritchie Valens: Great B-Sides
‘La Bamba’ is a traditional Mexican folk song, from the state of Veracruz. Ritchie Valens, a 17 year old rising … Continue Reading La Bamba by Ritchie Valens: Great B-Sides
Music Quiz: Artist by Popular Spotify Songs V
We’re up to week 5 in the Sporcle Spotify challenge. Here are the results so far: Participant Week 4 Total … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Artist by Popular Spotify Songs V
Red House Painters Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
The Red House Painters took their name from a Tennessee painting crew named The International League Of Revolutionary House Painters. … Continue Reading Red House Painters Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
Don’t Dream It’s Over by Crowded House
Neil Finn joined the band Split Enz as a guitarist when he was still a teenager. His brother Tim was … Continue Reading Don’t Dream It’s Over by Crowded House
Music Quiz: Artist by Popular Spotify Songs IV
Welcome back for week 4 of the Popular Spotify Song challenge. This is how the leaderboard looks: Participant Week 3 … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Artist by Popular Spotify Songs IV
Makkuro (真っ黒) – Tricot: New Music Review
Math-rock band Tricot formed in Kyoto in 2010, released their debut album in 2013. Their fourth studio album 真っ黒 (Japanese … Continue Reading Makkuro (真っ黒) – Tricot: New Music Review
Carry Me Home by AC/DC: Great B-Sides
It’s a long way to the top (if you wanna rock ‘n’ roll), and Australian hard rock band AC/DC spent … Continue Reading Carry Me Home by AC/DC: Great B-Sides
Music Quiz: Artist by Popular Spotify Songs III
Welcome back to the third week of the Spotify quiz series. Eleven contestants have completed the first two week of … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Artist by Popular Spotify Songs III
