Mel

‘We Are Live’ N°124 – 2010s Music Videos

Foster the People’s “Pumped Up Kicks” hides a dark, unsettling story beneath its sunny indie-pop melody, while The 1975’s funky “Ugh!” mixes humor with raw introspection about addiction. Kelly Clarkson’s...

Continue Reading

This week In Male Balladeers 02/52

Andy Williams, Bob Dylan, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, The Doors, Kurt Elling, Paul Simon, Elvis Presley, Ry Cooder, James Taylor, Donny Hathaway, Beck

Continue Reading

‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°87 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Allure’s "All Cried Out" reimagines heartbreak with soft harmonies and 112’s rich vocals, while Meat Loaf's “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” blends operatic flair with...

Continue Reading

Atlantic publish Bette Midler’s third album : ‘Songs for the New Depression’ (1976)

Bette Midler's 'Songs for the New Depression' is her third studio album released on January 8, 1976 by Atlantic Records. Track Listing : 1.Strangers In The Night (Bert Kaempfert, Charles...

Continue Reading

Happy Birthday Shirley Bassey. ‘Dame Shirley, You Are Forever’

This day (January 8, 1937), in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales (UK), is born Shirley Veronica Bassey simply known as Shirley Bassey.Tracklist : 1 . This is my life 2 ....

Continue Reading

The Beach Boys release their nineteenth album : ‘Holland’ featuring ‘Sail On, Sailor’ (1973)

The Beach Boys' 'Holland' feat. 'Sail On, Sailor' is their nineteenth studio album, so titled since it was recorded mostly in the Netherlands during the summer 1972 and released on...

Continue Reading

This week In One-Off Collaborations 01/52

Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams, D'Angelo & David Sanborn, Trombone Shorty & Cyril Neville, Dave Matthews & Trey Anastasio, Peter Gabriel, Natalie Merchant & Michael Stipe, Jean-Luc Ponty, John Mclaughlin...

Continue Reading

‘We Are Live’ N°3 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Green Day’s “Stuck With Me” packs punk grit with introspection, while Oasis’ “Roll With It” channels their Britpop resilience. Blur’s “End of a Century” humorously probes suburban monotony, and Guns...

Continue Reading

‘Music For The Dancers’ N°309 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

SNAP!’s "Colour of Love" shines with Thea Austin’s emotive vocals atop polished house beats, while George Michael’s *Freedom! '90* boldly rejects his former image with a funky, defiant groove. Ace...

Continue Reading

‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°3 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Lily Allen’s "LDN" pairs breezy ska rhythms with sharp critiques of London’s grittiness, while Miley Cyrus’s "7 Things" captures teenage heartbreak in pop-punk style. Feeder’s "Forget About Tomorrow" reflects on...

Continue Reading

Hip-Hop & Soul N°405 – 2010s Music Videos

Fuse ODG’s “Boa Me,” featuring Ed Sheeran and Mugeez, stands out with its Afrobeat and highlife fusion, sung partly in Twi and rooted in unity, while J Hus’s “Did You...

Continue Reading

‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°79 – Vintage 80s Videos

Fine Young Cannibals’ quirky "She Drives Me Crazy" blends falsetto swagger with crisp percussion, while Genesis’ "Land of Confusion" pairs synth-driven rock with biting political satire and unforgettable puppet visuals....

Continue Reading

‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°291 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Westlife’s heartfelt duet with Diana Ross in “When You Tell Me That You Love Me” combines orchestral grandeur with nostalgic emotion, while Girls Aloud deliver a polished, radio-friendly version of...

Continue Reading

‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°470 – Vintage 80s Videos

Cheryl 'Pepsii' Riley’s heartfelt "Thanks For My Child" spotlights single motherhood with raw emotion and grace, while Erasure’s "A Little Respect" balances vulnerability and synth-pop flair, becoming an LGBTQ+ anthem....

Continue Reading

‘Pretenders’ is their debut eponymous album featuring ‘Stop Your Sobbing’ and ‘Brass in Pocket’ (1980)

'Pretenders ' feat. 'Stop Your Sobbing' & 'Brass in Pocket' is their debut eponymous studio album produced by Chris Thomas and released on 7 January 1980 by Real / Sire.Track...

Continue Reading

Nina Simone records ‘Baltimore,’ an album for CTI (1978)

Nina Simone's 'Baltimore' is an album recorded in January 1978 and released the same year by CTITrack Listing : 1.Baltimore (Randy Newman) - 04:39 . 2.Everything Must Change (Benard Ighner)...

Continue Reading

Organizers

Embark on a musical journey with The Organ Odyssey, where artists like Rhoda Scott, Barbara Dennerlein, and Klaus Wunderlich breathe life into the realm of jazz and Americana through the...

Continue Reading

‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°528 – Vintage 90s Videos

Megadeth’s thrashy "Train of Consequences" critiques gambling’s dangers with biting riffs, while Siouxsie and the Banshees’ unexpectedly playful "O Baby" layers sunny melodies over eerie visuals. The Cult’s gritty "Star"...

Continue Reading

‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°290 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Bonnie Raitt's "I Can’t Make You Love Me" stuns with its raw vulnerability and Bruce Hornsby’s haunting piano, while Lighthouse Family’s "High" blends optimism with emotional depth, striking a bittersweet...

Continue Reading

‘We Are Live’ N°2 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Julian Lennon’s "Too Late for Goodbyes" pairs heartbreak with upbeat 80s polish, bolstered by Toots Thielemans’ harmonica, while ELO’s "Last Train to London" bridges disco and pop with glossy strings...

Continue Reading