‘God Only Knows’ What We’d Be Musically Without Him: A Tribute to Brian Wilson, Pop’s Tormented Genius
(June 12, 2025). There aren’t enough words to do justice to Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ sonic architect, who died Wednesday, June 11, at age 82. But there is music…
Music Jeopardy 14: Guess the Clues AND Name the Category!
(June 11, 2025). Welcome to this 14th edition of Music Jeopardy! The blog provides the clues, you provide the responses AND figure out the mystery category to which they all…
A Riot Then, A Riot Now: Sly Stone’s Biggest Message Still Resonates
(June 10, 2025). On June 9, I published a review of a track from Lil Wayne’s new album called “Bein’ Myself,” itself built around a lost 1973 Dionne Warwick gem…
Lil Wayne Taps a Lost Dionne Warwick Gem from 1973—And the Result is Tha Carter VI’s Best Track
(June 9, 2025). I’ll admit it: I’m not the target audience for most new hip-hop albums or artists these days. But then again, calling Lil Wayne a “new” rapper in…
Music Jeopardy 13: Guess the Clues AND Name the Category!
(June 7, 2025). Welcome to this 13th edition of Music Jeopardy! The blog provides the clues, you provide the responses AND figure out the mystery category to which they all…