Contributor Posts and Articles
Tepid in Toledo, But Lauded In Liverpool:Eight US Acts That Were More Popular In The UK
Maybe it’s the delightful Detroit accent. Or the adorable way that they call a “lift” an “elevator.” For whatever reason, some US-based recording acts had their greatest success in The Land Of Shopkeepers. And our own JJ Live At Leeds is here for a look
Hello. I’m Chuck. And I’m A Cat Dad.
Contributing Author and Renowned Ailurophile Chuck Small is back with a ball of yarn, a saucer of milk, and a celebration of some purrfectly adorable friends
The Imperfect Traveler, Part 10: The Expatriate Lifestyle
Party hearty. And be sure to bring a tea kettle and a “donation” for the local authorities, as we imbibe in another episode of “The Imperfect Traveler,” from Contributing Author thegue
Theoretically Speaking S3 | E14: What Makes Hip Hop, Hip Hop ? – Part 2
Last week’s visit to the first days of Hip Hop was joyous. But, such is life: things can turn darker in a New York minute.
Join Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois for this episode of Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians. Bonus points for “The Dozens” reference
What’s Your Song Perspective?
Man, what are we doin’ here?
Why, hangin’ with our great friend and Contributing Author Chuck Small, of course. And no worries about putting bread in his jar – Chuck’s a Venmo kind of guy
Japan: Lost and Found – Episode 4: The Little Things
Little things mean a lot. Just stay off the phone when on the bus, and be sure to bring a handkerchief for the latest chapter of “Japan: Lost and Found” from Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria
The (Non) Language Of Song
If you know the “words” to any of
Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds’ favorite turns-of-phrases in pop music, well… then you’re as much of a lyrical expert as he is
Theoretically Speaking S3 | E13: What Makes Hip Hop, Hip Hop ? – Part 1
He’s throwin’ his hands in the air, and wavin’ like he just don’t care:
Back this week with Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians, it’s Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois. Bonus points for the regrettable but necessary “benign neglect” reference
The Imperfect Traveler, Part 9: The Syrians
We meet so many people throughout our life’s travels. And in this latest episode of “The Imperfect Traveler,” Contributing Author thegue is reminded of some of them today
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