Subterranean Homesick Grooves
When we think of political songs, we think folk music. And when we think of folk music, we think of hippies. You know, cascading locks of hair, peace, love, Phish, flowers; usually a mental image …
Musical Eugenics
The Beatles and Then Some
Everyone wants to be The Beatles. We’ve all seen our fair share of cover bands, album cover tributes/parodies, and even wardrobe similarities. Every “Best Of” list has, and will always, name check an album or …
Chillout Music from the Summer of Love
Some things are extremely probable. Like the chances of hearing “Don’t Stop Believing” twice in a frat party, or getting hit by a Jimmy John’s “freaky fast” delivery car. But even more probable are the …
If You Got Ears, You Got to Listen
Whenever someone mentions how awesome Radiohead is, my mind instinctively turns off. I feel a bit nauseous, my palms get a little clammy, then I regain composure, nod politely, and force my opinion on them. …