Obsessions: those quirks of human nature that drive us to do utterly ridiculous things, like flinging ourselves against the sky, metaphorically speaking. Or sometimes literally, if you’re Laurie Anderson, channeling Amelia Earhart’s final adventure in an album so atmospheric, you…

This isn’t the first article I’ve penned over the years regarding a Katy Perry song, and it certainly won’t be the last. What’s remarkable about this particular song, titled “Electric,” however, is something rather unique for me when it comes…

Let’s get this out of the way: I’m a huge Green Day fan, but “21 Guns” makes me cringe. It may be heresy to say that, but hear me out. While “21st Century Breakdown” has some tracks that don’t make…

Since June 2020, one cover band has become a daily fixture in my life. They are called First to Eleven, a band name based on volleyball scoring of all things. This talented bunch from Erie, Pennsylvania slays their own takes…

“I’m sinking in the quicksand of my thoughtAnd I ain’t got the power anymore” – David Bowie, “Quicksand” (1971) “Quicksand” may be the greatest song that David Bowie ever wrote. This song is the 6th track on Bowie’s December 1971…

No Doubt is a band that skillfully skated across the thin ice of mainstream success without falling through into the icy waters of sell-out accusations. They emerged from the Southern California ska scene in the late 1980s, injecting a vibrant,…

“Mr. Brightside” by The Killers is widely regarded as a modern rock anthem. Its enduring popularity has made it one of the most successful songs on streaming platforms of all time. It’s on Spotify’s One Billion Streams list. Not surprisingly,…

Our shared human journey is a complex medley of self-discovery, external interactions, and a continuous search for purpose. As one of the most profound modes of emotional expression, music often captures the essence of these experiences, serving as a mirror…

Growing up I mostly listened to country music as that’s what my parents mostly listen to, even to this day. But, thanks to some old vinyl records, I was introduced a lot of classic rock including the famous band from…

Red Earth & Pouring Rain is the second album released in July 2016 by the British alternative rock band, Bear’s Den. Bandmates Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones, who amicably parted with their third bandmate after their debut album, experimented with…