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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°128 – 2010s Music Videos

Echosmith’s "Cool Kids" resonates with universal themes of alienation and longing, blending indie-pop shimmer and polished production, while Beyoncé’s "Sweet Dreams" delivers a sharp-edged synthpop-R&B hybrid laced with desire and...

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This week In Jazz Legends 01/52

How well do you know the music of Dr. Lonnie Smith, James Carter Organ Trio, Chris Potter, Michel Petrucciani, David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jr., Art Blakey ＆ The Jazz Messengers,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°78 – Vintage 90s Videos

The text spans iconic ’90s tracks like The Chemical Brothers’ explosive "Setting Sun" featuring Noel Gallagher’s sneering vocals and Nirvana’s sharp "In Bloom," blending critique and raw energy. Pulp’s "Disco...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°469 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Robert Plant’s reflective take on "If I Were a Carpenter" blends folk legacy with Celtic touches, while Celine Dion’s "The Reason" showcases her vocal prowess but stumbles with mixed critiques....

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°84 – Vintage 80s Videos

Jennifer Rush’s "The Power of Love" blends grandeur and intimacy, marked by soaring vocals and a timeless appeal, while Whitney Houston’s "Saving All My Love for You" pairs emotional subtlety...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 01/52

How well do you know the music of Harry Nilsson, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Skid Row, Elvis Costello, The Attractions, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Frampton, Gentle Giant, Steve Miller...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°94 – Vintage 2000s Videos

Soulja Boy’s infectious "Crank That" redefined mid-2000s internet music virality with catchy hooks and a viral dance, while Alicia Keys’ soul-stirring "Fallin’" blended gospel and neo-soul into raw emotional storytelling....

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°513 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Madonna’s “American Life” critiques consumerism with folktronica flair, blending acoustic guitars and electronic beats, while Basshunter’s “Angel in the Night” spices Eurodance with rock hints. Alice Deejay’s “Better Off Alone”...

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Gentle Giant play for ‘BBC Sight and Sound’ (1978)

January 5, 1978 - British band Gentle Giant - that is Derek Shulman (voc, b, tp), Kerry Minnear(kb, cello, vib), Ray Shulman (voc, b, tp), Gary Green (g, voc) and...

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Donna Grantis shreds in NYC (2019)

January 5, 2019 - ex-Prince & 3rdeyegirl guitarist Donna Grantis takes part with Suphala (tabla), Jason Lindner (kb), Jonathan Maron (b) and Jason "JT" Thomas (d), in the "Winter Jazzfest"...

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Columbia publish Bob Dylan’s seventeenth album : ‘Desire’ featuring ‘Hurricane’ and ‘Mozambique’ (1976)

Bob Dylan's 'Desire' is his seventeenth studio album produced by Don Devito and released on January 5, 1976 by Columbia Records.Track Listing : 1.Hurricane (Bob Dylan, Jacques Levy) - 08:33...

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Elvis Costello releases his third album : ‘Armed Forces’ recorded with the Attractions and featuring ‘Accidents Will Happen’ and ‘Oliver’s Army’ (1979)

Elvis Costello's 'Armed Forces' is his third album recorded with the Attractions and released on January 5, 1979 by Radar / Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Accidents Will Happen (Elvis Costello) -...

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Happy Birthday Marilyn Manson. ‘Accomplished’

This day (January 5, 1969), in Canton, Ohio, (U.S.A), is born Brian Hugh Warner a.k.a. Marilyn Manson, an American heavy metal singer, actor and painter.Tracklist : 1 . The Mephistopheles...

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Sonic Youth play in the Mojave Desert (1985)

January 5, 1985 - Sonic Youth will be on stage at Gila Monster Jamboree held in the Mojave Desert More Info

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Zakk Wylde gives a private concert (1993)

January 5, 1993 - Ozzy Osbourne's legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde with bassist James Lomenzo and drummer Greg DeAngelo will give a private concert at House of Guitars in Rochester, New...

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We Remember Sonny Bono

January 5, 1998 - Mr.Salvatore Phillip Bono a.k.a. Sonny Bono, American singer and one half of Sonny & Cher died from a ski accident aged 62. He is remembered.Tracklist :...

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The Steve Miller Band visits Winterland (1974)

January 5, 1974 - the Steve Miller Band - that is Gerald Johnson (b), John King (d), Steve Miller (voc, g, harm) and Dickie Thompson (kb) - is back at...

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Eric Gales plays in Atlanta (2018)

January 5, 2018 - ace guitarist Eric Gales and his musicians will be on stage at Terminal West in Atlanta

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Columbia Records publish ‘Aerosmith’ their eponymous debut album featuring ‘Dream On’ (1973)

'Aerosmith' is their eponymous debut studio album released on January 5, 1973 by Columbia Records.Track Listing : 1.Make It (Steven Tyler) - 03:41 . 2.Somebody (Steven Tyler, Steven Emspack) -...

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The Allman Brothers Band start the year in New Jersey (1980)

January 5, 1980 - the Allman Brothers Band give their first concerts of the year at Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ More Info

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