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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°331 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Morrissey's "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" channels unrequited love through an embrace of a cold, unresponsive city, blending poetic alienation with...

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This week In Soul Artists 07/52

Al Jarreau’s "Trouble in Paradise" from his 1983 album balances smooth production and heartfelt lyrics, though it leans into safe territory compared to dynamic tracks like "Mornin’." The Crusaders’ "Street...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°118 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Norman Cook’s "Dub Be Good to Me" stands out with its mix of SOS Band’s original framework, Johnny Dynell’s bassline, and The...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°411 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tracks like Migos and Drake’s “Walk It Talk It” stick to hypnotic beats and catchy repetition, with a retro-themed music video adding...

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This week In Male Balladeers 07/52

Robbie Williams’ "Angels," co-written with Guy Chambers, blends sweeping production with karaoke-ready appeal, securing its place in late-'90s pop history despite chart peaks of No. 4 in the UK and...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 07/52

Jamiroquai’s "Cosmic Girl" blends disco-funk revival with '90s electronic flair, boasting syncopated rhythms and galactic-inspired lyrics, though its mechanical edge may feel rigid. Critics like Caroline Sullivan liken its harmonies...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°12 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lilys' "A Nanny in Manhattan" packs retro ‘60s psychedelic vibes into a sharp, vibrant burst, blending intricate instrumentation with playful charm. Supergrass...

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Top Brass from Balkans

Western Serbia's Guča, with its serene Dragacevo hills, remains an unlikely beacon in the trumpet cosmos, hosting a grand festival since 1961 that gathers musicians and enthusiasts in a vibrant...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°523 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tracks like “Think About” by D.J. H. and Stefy tap into ’90s sampling with Aretha Franklin cuts creating a nostalgic-mechanical vibe, while...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°313 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of V Capri's "Haunting Me" merges mid-'80s Australian new wave flair with emotive vocals and glossy production, peaking locally at No. 1 in...

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‘We Are Live’ N°126 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Stereophonics’ "Indian Summer" blends nostalgia with arena-ready riffs but feels a bit predictable, while Foals’ "My Number" pulses with rhythmic precision and...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°109 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Brandy’s "Sittin' Up in My Room," crafted by Babyface, blends introspection with polished mid-'90s R&B, featuring a catchiness rooted in Brandy’s youthful...

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This week In Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 07/52

Omar Sosa’s Moody Jazz Café performance fused Afro-Cuban rhythms with modern jazz, blending traditional influences with electronic effects. His use of piano, Fender Rhodes, and keyboards created textured, dynamic compositions...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°116 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack,” with its distorted vocals and electro-funk swagger, marked a bold shift for the artist, blending Bowie-esque intensity with Timberlake’s...

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We remember George Shearing. ‘The Lullaby of Shearing Land’

This day ( February 14, 2011), in New York City, New York, died Sir George Shearing, an Anglo-American jazz pianist.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Peggy Lee - Lullaby Of Birdland...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°245 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Michael Jackson’s "Remember the Time" blends nostalgic R&B with the crisp beats of new jack swing, peaking at #3 on the US...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°115 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kool & The Gang’s "Get Down On It" combines funky basslines with vibrant horn bursts, embodying 1980s party vibes. Billy Ocean’s "When...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°657 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Taylor Swift’s "Style" captures the push-pull dynamics of a turbulent romance with sleek production and nods to nostalgia, standing tall on *1989*....

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°329 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Extreme’s "Tragic Comic" blends humor and romance with a rock vibe, showcasing witty lyrics atop a straightforward E major framework. Its quirky...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°108 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Daniel Bedingfield’s "Gotta Get Thru This" brilliantly channels raw emotion with a DIY edge, blending heartfelt falsetto and UK garage beats recorded...

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