Taylor Swift’s Merciful Decision About ‘Showgirl’ Could Alter the Course of Chart History—But Not for Her Songs
Taylor may have spared Teddy Swims’ soulful tune with a key decision about The Life of a Showgirl (October 16, 2025) – Taylor Swift didn’t just dominate the charts this…
Tribute: ‘Lady’ and the Neo-Soul Box: How D’Angelo’s Purity Got Pigeonholed
“Lady” may have been the last great gentleman soul record. Neo-soul was an unnecessary branding. (October 15, 2025) – When news broke of D’Angelo’s passing on Tuesday (Oct. 14), the…
Music Jeopardy 27: Know Your Spanish in Pop Hits; We Provide the Clues, You Give the Responses
(October 7, 2025) – Welcome to the 27th edition of Music Jeopardy! As always, the blog provides the clues… and you provide the responses. Each clue has point values —…
The Impossible Task: Finding a Halftime Act That Both Sides of America Can Cheer. Here Are Some Options
(October 2, 2025) – The Super Bowl halftime show isn’t just a concert anymore — it’s become a battleground for today’s culture war between the right and the left. This…
Music Jeopardy 26! That Was Only Their 2nd-Biggest Hit? Guess these clues about No. 1s that are the artists’ No. 2s.
(September 30, 2025) – Welcome to the 26th edition of Music Jeopardy! As always, the blog provides the clues… and you provide the responses. Each clue has point values —…
