The Hunt for New Music: Caro Emerald (real name, Caroline Esmeralda van der Leeuw) is something of a wild card on the international music scene. She’s a Dutch pop and jazz singer whose musical influences range from Sarah Vaughn to Prez Prado. Her music definitely has sonic references to 20/30s American jazz and although not …
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John Frinzi: Not Looking Back
The Hunt For New Music: “Living in this town ever since high school, getting nowhere fast, feeling like a fool He’s Been pushed and shoved and kicked around Life’s been tough, getting knocked down Tired of this town and just can’t stay Driving down that dirt road just to get away Up and down that …
COMT I (Christmas One More Time)
The Hunt For New (Christmas)Music: For over a decade, I’ve been putting together a Christmas playlist. The goal is simple: Introduce friends to new Christmas music they probably haven’t heard, or old Christmas music performed in a new version by a new artist. In the spirit of Christmas, it’s time to share these lists, all of …
A 2014 Playlist
Playlists: OK, it’s on. 2014 is here and whether you like or not, the game has already begun. Some music appropriate for the month(s) to come seems appropriate, so here it is, the first Official Playlist of 2014. As with every playlist posted on this site, then, now, and in the future, there is meaning …
COMT I Liner Notes
The stories behind great songs can be just as interesting as the songs themselves. Here are some notes on each of the songs included in the COMT I playlist. First, a short discourse on why Christmas and Holiday music seems magical. The easy answer is….it’s traditional. Christmas music comes out of the box once a …
White Suit and The Blues
Summer Daze: The Ultimate Playlist
Everyone needs a Summer playlist. Here it is. Tee ’em up and play ’em loud.
Lost Friends: Niles Siegel
“A man walks down the street,He says, Why am I soft in the middle now?Why am I soft in the middle?The rest of my life is so hard!I need a photo-opportunity,I want a shot at redemption!Don’t want to end up a cartoon,In a cartoon graveyard ….. “—–“You Can Call Me Al”, Paul Simon Transitions: Niles …
The Christmas Playlist Series: No. III
The Hunt for New (Christmas) Music: This is the third in a series of Playlists to be published over the Christmas Holiday season. The first Playlist went up on November 30th and the lists will continue until we unveil the new playlist for 2016, a total of 14 Playlists in all. Spread the spirit of the season. …
The Christmas Playlist Series: No. IV
The Hunt For New (Christmas) Music: Christmas music you can dance to. The season, remixed, with our fourth Christmas Playlist of the season. Put ’em on and turn it up. 17 Songs. 1 Hour