“Right Turn” isn’t exactly a vintage Mustang-era-defining song. It’s not even rock ‘n’ roller Link Wray’s most defining piece from his band’s 1960 self-titled debut album, Link Wray & The Wraymen. In fact, similar to his rebel-rousing “Rumble,” which earned the Shawnee guitarist the title Father of the Power Chord, and the distinction of being the first-ever instrumental song censored off U.S. radio, this single is from 1958 — four years before Mustang was a sperm (or egg) of a thought…
Style and melody switch-ups, vocal effects, and grimy bass make BLADEE the underground legend that he is today and the reason why he is featured on the playlist this week…
The problem with any kind of mental disorder – the kind of thing that grief is especially good at kick starting – is that it’s not visible, not tangible, it’s misunderstood and misdiagnosed and treatment options are scary. Not only that – there’s a stigma around it – a level of shame – that we’re going to be forever tainted and mistrusted and god forbid that anyone should find out…
I’m not a big fan of reality shows. I watch them if my kids have them on. Some of them are okay; most are not. I’ve always felt it hard enough to deal with my own reality – dealing with somebody else’s is a daunting thought. However, this is not to say I don’t enjoy other people’s version of reality, especially when it’s served in the form of brilliant lyrics,…
Attention all groove connoisseurs, this ones for you. If your thinking, how did an artist achieve such a proper D’angelo vibe?…
“I Just Wanna Shine” is from Fitz and The Tantrums most recent album All The Feels. This uplifting song is a catchy fun song to start your day with. Wake up and be brave and ready to face anything…
This Too, Shall Pass…
Can’t even remember the amount of times I’ve told this to myself, but the kindness, the amount of compassion embedded in those simple words can be a life saver…
Under a heavy moon last October, synth magus Dylan Packard loosed Ritus Accersendi from its tomb. An unwieldy alloy formed of sizzling noise and percussive wallops, the project saw Packard’s more unholy urges crystalize in satanic electronics. Of its four tracks, named solely in unflinching Latin, “Ex Igne Infernali” could be considered its moment of respite…
Despite the bright daylight, the city feels dark. It’s cold, and imposing, and unnatural, and it doesn’t want me here.
Big Inf is back with another release “Teddy Perkinz” in celebration with the eerie and spooky character “Teddy Perkins” from the hit TV Show Atlanta…
This track by the Dutch duo starts off with a simple chord progression made of just 3 chords…
Everyone has goals. But acting on them is crucial in order to succeed. Tremaine Morgan basically says this in his single, “On Your Way Up”. This dope song can be the push you need to get your life on track…