Song of the Day: You Keep Me Hangin’ On

Today’s song is You Keep Me Hangin’ On by The Supremes. Some proto-funk with rhythm and blues. These ladies have an excellent back catalog. Come on, the band features the great Diana Ross. But how can we still… Read More

Song of the Day: Green Onions

Today’s song is Green Onions by Booker T. & The MGs. A Monday morning. The start of Black History Month. We need a bit of soul. *An absolutely face-melting instrumental*  In love with the use of the… Read More

Song of the Day: I’m Alright

Today’s song is I’m Alright by Phil Vassar. Words can barely express how much I hate country. Most of it. This gets a pass. Tell them all my future’s looking bright and I miss them, but I’m doing… Read More

Song of the Day: Hey Moon

Today’s song is Hey Moon by John Maus. Ever have someone on your mind? All day and late into the night? This song captures that. I would hate for you to hang there all alone the whole night through…. Read More

Song of the Day: Changes

Today’s song is Changes by Butterfly Boucher (and David Bowie). Yes, this song got big because of Shrek 2. Doesn’t make this any less of a great rendition. Life has a funny habit of turning you into someone… Read More

Song of the Day: On Melancholy Hill

Today’s song is On Melancholy Hill by Gorillaz. Life is full of pleasures that you use to fall back on when ‘you can’t get what you want’. Everyone has flaws. We can’t be happy all of the time. Let’s… Read More

Song of the Day: Within

Today’s song is Within by Daft Punk. My favorite band is Daft Punk. They have been since I was a kid. This song showcases why I love them so much. It blends heart-breaking piano and beautiful confusion. It’s… Read More

Song of the Day: Young and Beautiful

Today’s song is Young and Beautiful by Lana Del Rey. A haunting ballad. It centers on a young lover contemplating about whether love can last. Many worry about the fleeting essence of youth and the changes that time brings,… Read More

Song of the Day: Jump

Today’s song is Jump by Van Halen. Bright. Fun synth (that is a huge departure from the rest of Van Halen’s work). A bit too upbeat for someone contemplating jumping off a building. And I know baby, just… Read More

Song of the Day: Synesthesia

Today’s song is Synesthesia by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. Synesthesia is a neurological condition in which information meant to stimulate one sense stimulates several. Imagine hearing colors or touching noise. It acts like that and I find… Read More