John Martin

This week In ’80s Throwback’ Videos 07/52

Bob Dylan’s "Knockin' on Heaven’s Door" stands out with its minimalist lyrics on mortality, becoming a timeless, adaptable classic reinterpreted by over 150 artists, including Guns N’ Roses and Eric...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°106 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Annie Lennox’s haunting "Love Song for a Vampire" stands out with its gothic atmosphere and evocative grief, tying perfectly to Coppola's *Dracula*....

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Billie Holiday records for Clef Records, ‘Billie Holiday at Jazz at the Philharmonic’ (1945)

'Billie Holiday at Jazz at the Philharmonic' is a live album recorded (partly) on February 12, 1945 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and released in 1954 by Clef...

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Me:nu Du Jour February 11 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Erykah Badu, Luther Vandross, Michael Bublé, The Smiths, Jethro Tull, The Bad Plus, Sonny Rollins We Celebrate D’Angelo, Sheryl Crow, Brandy, Sérgio Mendes, Whitney...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 06/52

50 Cent’s "In Da Club" fuses Dr. Dre’s signature production with raw energy, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and earning 9x platinum certification. Its hypnotic groove, simple...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°357 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tricky’s "Aftermath" offers a haunting mix of hip-hop, ambient techno, and dub, with Martina Topley-Bird’s eerie vocals adding depth, while Urban Species’...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°103 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Depeche Mode’s “See You” blends youthful charm with darker synth-pop edges, capturing a transitional moment for the band post-Vince Clarke. Blondie’s Debbie...

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Erykah Badu releases her debut album : ‘Baduizm’ featuring ‘On & On’, ‘Next Lifetime’, ‘Otherside of the Game’ and ‘Appletree’ (1997)

Erykah Badu's 'Baduizm' feat. 'Appletree' is her debut album released on February 11, 1997 by Kedar Records. Track Listing : 1.Rimshot (Intro) (Erykah Badu, Madukwu Chinwah) - 01:56 . 2.On...

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Chrysalis. publish Jethro Tull’s tenth album : ‘Songs from the Wood’ (1977)

Jethro Tull's 'Songs from the Wood' is their tenth studio album produced by frontman Ian Anderson and released on February 11, 1977 by Chrysalis.Track Listing : 1.Songs From The Wood...

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Me:nu Du Jour February 10 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Norah Jones, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Keb'Mo, Beach Boys, Kanye West, Blur, Carole King, Van Halen, The Divine Comedy, Ornette Coleman, Public Enemy We...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°102 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Franz Ferdinand’s swagger-filled "Ulysses" pairs angular guitars with nocturnal chaos, while Arctic Monkeys’ "When the Sun Goes Down" delivers gritty realism through...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°543 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The text spans a range of standout tracks, from The Smashing Pumpkins’ reflective nostalgia in "1979" to Pavement’s offbeat charm in "Stereo."...

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Jethro Tull play for ‘BBC Sight and Sound’ (1977)

February 10, 1977 - BBC program "Sight and Sound" will tape Jethro Tull - that is Ian Anderson (voc, fl, g, mando,cymb), Martin Barre (g), Barriemore Barlow (b, perc), John...

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Happy Birthday Roberta Flack. ‘Sophisticated Lady’

This day (February 10, 1939), in Black Mountain, North Carolina,, is born Roberta Flack an American singer, songwriter and musician.Tracklist : 1 . Feel Like Making Love 2 . w/...

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The Divine Comedy release their fifth album : ‘A Short Album About Love’ (1997)

The Divine Comedy's 'A Short Album About Love' is their fifth studio album released on February 10, 1997 by SetantaTrack Listing : 1.In Pursuit Of Happiness (Neil Hannon) - 03:31...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ New Music Videos – N°673

Kyle Gordon parodies UK hip-hop on "Selekta." Alan Walker and Robin Packalen blend electronics with romance on "Dust." Raka and Bhumika Sharma fuse Punjabi traditions with pop on "Sneakout." Yung...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 06/52

Michel Petrucciani’s take on Miles Davis’ "So What" from a 1998 Stuttgart concert highlights its staying power, with Anthony Jackson’s steady bass and Steve Gadd’s subtle drumming anchoring restrained improvisation....

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°326 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Hoosiers charm with "Worst Case Scenario," an indie-pop twist full of quirks and melodious energy, while Good Charlotte’s "Lifestyles of the...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°133 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of N-Dubz’s "Girls," with its hedonistic themes and polished beats, sees Dappy's over-the-top theatrics paired with a glossy yet disjointed music video, peaking...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°107 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Ginuwine’s "Pony" rides on a bold, minimalist beat crafted by Timbaland, blending suave R&B with daring textures, while TLC’s "Creep" pairs silky...

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