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This week In Jazz Legends 05/52

This week In Jazz Legends 05/52

Bill Evans’ moody “Nardis” evolves into an introspective canvas, while Carmen McRae’s haunting take on “Round Midnight” fuses jazz clarity with late-night ache. The Modern Jazz Quartet reshapes “Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise” with chamber precision, and Ella Fitzgerald’s duet with Sammy Davis Jr. on “‘S Wonderful” brims with charm and playful chemistry. Donald Byrd’s groovy “Black Byrd” blends jazz with funk, and Wayne Shorter’s cerebral “Footprints” challenges rhythmic norms. Herbie Hancock’s “Rockit” pushes turntables into center stage, a futuristic clash of funk and electronica, while Weather Report’s “Badia” and “Boogie Woogie Waltz” showcase atmospheric restraint and bold grooves.

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This month In Blues Legends 01/12

This month In Blues Legends 01/12

Muddy Waters’ gritty “The Blues Had a Baby” ties rock to its blues roots with raw energy, while Willie Dixon’s “You Shook Me,” reimagined by Led Zeppelin and Jeff Beck, brims with slide guitar intensity. Howlin’ Wolf’s “Evil” growls with menace, and Junior Wells’ “Hoodoo Man Blues” captures Chicago blues with smoky harmonica. Taj Mahal and Gregg Allman invigorate “Statesboro Blues” in a spirited tribute.

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This month In ’60s Throwback’ 01/12

This month In ’60s Throwback’ 01/12

Aretha Franklin’s gritty “Chain of Fools” opens with Joe South’s hypnotic guitar, amplifying her commanding vocals, while Wilson Pickett’s “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love” transforms Solomon Burke’s anthem into a raw, brass-heavy powerhouse. Johnny Cash’s live “Folsom Prison Blues” drips with dark humor, and Dusty Springfield’s sultry “Son of a Preacher Man” melds seduction with a tight rhythm. Jefferson Airplane’s electrified “Somebody to Love” channels disillusionment, while The Doors’ “Hello, I Love You” delivers a brief, swaggering groove. Pink Floyd’s spacey “Astronomy Domine” takes listeners on a cosmic ride, and Soft Machine’s sprawling “Moon in June” fuses introspection with jazz-driven improvisation.

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 05/52

This week In ’80s Throwback’ 05/52

Guns N’ Roses give Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” swagger and spectacle, with Slash’s electrifying solos and a gospel choir turning it into a live eulogy. Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell” channels 80s excess through snarling riffs and defiant energy, while Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out” doubles as a rebellious anthem of teenage freedom. Blondie’s pop-reggae spin on “The Tide Is High” highlights their genre-bending charm, and Prince’s “Controversy” pairs funk grooves with bold provocations on identity and society. Santana’s “Deeper, Dig Deeper” dives into fusion chaos, and Leonard Cohen’s ominous “First We Take Manhattan” balances dark humor with synth-layered intensity. Cocteau Twins’ “Wax and Wane” adds a metallic edge to their ethereal roots, while Art of Noise’s “Close (to the Edit)” disrupts pop with experimental absurdity.

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°95 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°95 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of New Order’s quirky “Fine Time” captures late ’80s acid house vibes with its hypnotic loops and playful sheep noises, while Cocteau Twins’ dreamy “Hitherto” immerses listeners in swirling guitars and Elizabeth Fraser’s ethereal vocals. Laura Branigan’s “Self Control” pairs synth-pop sheen with themes of temptation, and Strawberry Switchblade’s “Since Yesterday” hides Cold War anxiety beneath a sugary pop exterior. Meat Loaf’s “Razor’s Edge” embraces a grittier, grounded rock moment, and Haysi Fantayzee’s eclectic “Shiny Shiny” masks anti-nuclear anxiety with theatrical absurdity. Each track reflects its time, mixing experimentation with bold styles and unforgettable quirks.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°92 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°92 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Aqua’s “Barbie Girl” and its kitschy satire of materialism still resonate, bolstered by a 2023 remix with Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, while Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn” reworked Ednaswap’s original into a global pop-rock hit of melancholy and pristine production. The Prodigy launched “Breathe,” a feral 1996 rave anthem, whereas Green Day channeled punk energy with “Basket Case” and its raw depiction of mental struggles. Oasis flexed Britpop swagger in “Some Might Say,” blending grit and melody, as Peter Gabriel cranked up the funk in “Steam” with its surreal Grammy-winning music video. Shed Seven’s “Chasing Rainbows” stayed grounded with jangly guitars and wistful lyrics, while Coldcut’s “Autumn Leaves” layered ambient textures with orchestral richness for introspective listeners. Cher’s bizarre team-up with Beavis and Butt-Head for a remake of “I Got You Babe” left a goofy yet memorable mark on the ’90s, while The Spice Girls kept pop polished with their sultry ballad “Too Much.”? Take our 12-track quiz.

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