Ratt’s 1984 snarler “Round and Round” was one of that year’s biggest rock songs—it peaked…
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La Force may share a vocalist with Broken Social Scene in Ariel Engle, but the…
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Desert Daze founder Phil Pirrone wants you to have a good time. And dammit if…
The Beths’ I Feel Sad Today Playlist
On their debut record, Auckland, NZ four piece The Beths channel their longtime friendship into hook-filled, energetic…
How Tracy Chapman’s Debut Made Her the 1980s’ Most Unlikely Icon
Before Tracy Chapman came along, 1988 sure didn’t seem like it was waiting for her.…
Charting the Outer Limits of The Monkees
In July of 1967, The Monkees dropped what would quickly become their fourth top-five single…
The Best Synth-Pop Cover Songs
The ’80s were a busy era for artists dusting off vintage tunes. This shouldn’t come…
Ratt’s Unlikely Punk Rock Roots
The rock band Ratt have said they wrote their best and best-known song, “Round and…
GØGGS’ Leavin’ Town Playlist
Indie supergroup GØGGS features singer Chris Shaw of Memphis-based punk outfit Ex-Cult, indie psych darling Ty…
The Great Picking Songwriters Playlist by Zak Trojano
Zak Trojano is a “fingerstyle” singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and one who can’t seem to be…
Mutual Benefit’s Me and the Wine and the City Lights Playlist
Astral folk collective Mutual Benefit is the brainchild of main member Jordan Lee, who has…
Erik Deutsch’s Hammers, Strings, Stops & Knobs
Keyboardist Erik Deutsch‘s sound has been described as “a gumbo of American music that touches…
Brant Bjork’s 1968 Playlist
As a pillar of SoCal desert rock, Brant Bjork — the seminal drummer for Kyuss,…
Jean Castel: Orange & Yellow, The Sounds Playlist
Jean Castel is a French multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA who first debuted his…
Tunng’s Night of Dreams Playlist
British folktronica cornerstones Tunng have just released Songs You Make at Night, their sixth record,…
Dry Season Playlist by NOTHING
Post-whatever-you-wanna-call-it band Nothing have been carving their modern shoegaze sound out of their heavy music…
Scott Ian’s Eclectic Mix
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian is not just responsible for his own sonic output, but has…
Adron’s Music for Breakfast Playlist
Atlanta-born, Tropicalia-inspired singer-songwriter Adron has just released her new album Water Music — a love letter to…
Wild Nothing’s Moon Roof Playlist
Indie-rock / dream-pop mastermind Jack Tatum, aka Wild Nothing, might be ever so slightly influenced…
The Chamanas’ I-10 Road Trip Playlist
At a time when US-Mexico relations are strained, there’s fortunately indie-pop fusion ensemble The Chamanas…
Femme Playlist by CXLOE
Rising Sydney, Australia-based singer CXLOE only has a couple singles out to date, but is…
Massage’s Songs for a Slow Night at the Bar
Los Angelians Massage (ex-Pains of Being Pure at Heart) are apparently creatures of habit. Formed from…
Luke Top’s 20 Moods Playlist
Former Fool’s Gold singer/ current solo artist Luke Top may appear to explore indie pop…
Lucifer: The ‘Heavier Than You Might Think’ Playlist
For doom metal trio Lucifer, the term heavy is for sure a contemplative affair. As…