Music

Read on to find out why I feel that The First Voyage is an album of deep cosmic power, melodic energy and the sensibility of a space opera.

Read on to find out why I feel that "Terms of Endearment" is a song about love and the ache to express it fully to the people we deeply care for and desire.

Read on to find out why I enjoy how "Hold Onto Me" combines lyrical words, impassioned singing and a richly woven musical backing.

Read on to find out why I feel that "Neon Highway" combines delicate synth shimmer with solid energy and melodic richness.

Read on to find out why I enjoy how "Through Space and Time" mixes intriguing lyrics with a strong vocal performance and a ear-catching melody.

Read on to find out why I enjoy how "Insomnia" unfolds complicated emotion against a backdrop of shadowed and brighter musical elements.

Read on to find out why I feel that "Flesh Materialisation Pylon" is a full-on aural assault that refuses to apologize or explain itself.

Read on to learn why I think "Slightly Freaked Out" is a restless, intricate and energy-filled synth vignette.

Read on to find out about the richly textured, dynamic synth music that crackles with energy and drive on "Jump To Alpha Boötis."

The break-up of the Beatles is still a hot topic of debate more than fifty years after it happened. This article looks at whether Paul McCartney or John Lennon was responsible for the split.

People are often all too eager to shirk accountability, deny fault, and point fingers. Make a playlist about assigning blame.

"Wait for the Night" is the first full length album release by Australian heavy rockers Wicked Smile.

Read on to find out why I feel "Running" is a ghostly, melancholy expression of loss and yearning.

Read on to find out why I enjoy how "Calling Beyond The Veil" creates an ethereal atmosphere with a shadowy melody and emotive vocal and lyrics from Tarabud.

Read on to find out why I feel that "When It All Falls Apart" is permeated with shadows and loss, a reminder that we all struggle in this world.

John Lennon was without doubt a remarkable songwriter and political activist, but he was also a deeply troubled man. This article looks at five ways in which he was an awful human being.

Read on to find out why I enjoy how "One on One" interweaves gritty, smooth and energetic elements into a cohesive musical whole.

Within the rich discography of The Beach Boys there are universal masterpieces and some very underwhelming albums: let's try to rank them.

Read on to find out why I enjoy Liquid Modern's smooth, flowing and dynamic rendering of Bobby Brown’s Nu Jack Swing song "On Our Own."

From the Black Swamp is the 2021 studio album by Canadian thrash metal band Infrared. They may as well be considered Canada's newest veteran thrash metal band because they have been active since 1985 until 1990. They then broke up but reunited in 2014.

Read on to find out why I feel “The Storm” is a cosmically flowing, melancholy feeling slice of synth music.

A compilation of 10 great Irish jigs

Music would not be the same without these artists. Here are the greatest Soul Singers of all time.

Read on to find out why I enjoy how "Keep Moving" explores the intensity of deep desire and sensual connection.

Read on to find out why I enjoy how "Last Call" combines synth variety and catchy melodies in a lush tapestry.

Read on to find out why I enjoy "Since You Been Gone's" exploration of the sense of freedom after a rocky relationship ends.

Read on to learn about why I feel that "Moment in Time" is an evocation of two people meeting and forming a connection that starts to evolve into something more.

There is nothing quite like nostalgia. Reminisce moments with the best nostalgic songs that bring back memories.

Read on to find out why I enjoy the cosmic, ethereal synth journey of eLxAr’s "Space Voyager."

Read on to learn about why I feel "Battle Lines" is a song full of emotion and musical depth along with a strong vocal performance from Patricia Hull.

Read on to find out why I feel that "Hunter’s Moon" is a darkly powerful, terror-filled musical journey for this autumnal season of shadow and threat.

Read on to find out why I enjoy the way that "In Waiting" contrasts warmth, shadow, shine and grit as all of its elements intertwine.

Read on to find out why I enjoy how "Spearmint Skies" shimmers and glows over an energizing drumbeat.

An introduction to nine different styles of guitar playing with video demos

How BTS make their way to United Nations General Assembly from ordinary human to Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture.

Listen to a selection of beautiful and vibrant, traditional music from the six Celtic nations.

Some of the greatest names in rock and blues music who have formed strong musical relationships with Eric Clapton

A list of songs that would be highly inappropriate at a funeral

Infernal Overkill is the 1985 debut album by German thrash metal band Destruction.

Read on to find out why I enjoy the mix of an energizing beat, strong vocals and a motivational message on "Don't Miss Your Train."

Read on to find out why I enjoy the combination of a delicate swirl of synth sound with affecting lyrics and Olivia Zulke’s caressing, rich voice on "Last Time."

An extremely unwise choice of songs to play at a wedding reception

read on to find out more about Blue Mallee's "Go!" which is a song about reaching out for your full potential and not letting mundane obstacles get in the way.

The Least Successful Human Cannonball is the 1998 studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction but it is one of those albums that has been disowned by the band and it is no longer considered a part of their discography.

Read on to find out what I think makes "In Love" a passionate, energetic and positive expression of emotion

Masquerade in Blood is the 7th studio album by German thrash metal band Sodom released in 1995. It is the last studio album to have the drumming of Guido "Atomic Steif" Richter.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed "Planet Maroon's" flowing, open sound with a strong melody and a sensation of drifting through the stars.

Australian girl rocker Cassidy Paris has just released her latest 5 track EP, entitled "Flirt."

Get What You Deserve is the 6th studio album by German thrash metal band Sodom released in 1994. It is their first one with then new drummer Guido "Atomic Steif" Richter who shows himself to be one of the best drummers in the music business.

You may have heard the word "emo" to describe trendy fashions from the mid-2000's, but the term first appeared as a way to describe a genre bending form of alternative rock that first appeared in the 1980's and grew in prominence throughout the 90's. Check out this list of ten essential emo albums.