Living Colour’s Vernon Reid was born on this date in 1958. A handful of Living Colour tracks are included on today’s playlist.
Your (Almost) Daily Playlist: 8-15-24
Today is the birthday of the leader of The The, Matt Johnson, who clearly didn’t foresee Internet searches when he named his band. A handful of their songs are included on today’s playlist.
Your (Almost) Daily Playlist: 8-8-24
Lots of songs by U2 on today’s playlist, as group member The Edge celebrates a birthday today.
Your (Almost) Daily Playlist: 4-21-24
It really rankles and roils, riling me relentlessly, gets my goat and grinds my gears that a ghastly ghost greedily grabbed some of my greatest grooves, several superb sounds from my marvelous music menagerie, including The Cure’s Disintegration on vinyl, vanishing without a visible vestige. It’s a haunting hijacking that has me howling hauntingly, harboring hopes that horrific hoodlum returns my rightful recordings. Relievingly, I’ve retained Robert Smith’s resonant refrains on compact disc, considerably consoling my celestial lamentations.
The Cure’s Robert Smith was born on this date in 1959. Even if you don’t have the disease, we have The Cure on today’s playlist.
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Your (Almost) Daily Playlist: 3-10-24
My Buffalo Stance is this:
- Buffaloes should have the right to choice. Their choice has no direct effect on you.
- Buffaloes can use the bathroom that corresponds with their identity. The bathroom they choose has no direct effect on you.
- Buffaloes should be free to marry who they choose, provided that other party consents. Who they marry has no direct effect on you.
- Buffaloes should be able to go to the mall or the multiplex to see Barbie-Q without fearing gun violence.
- Buffaloes should be free to move about where they choose and not be confined to one geographical location.
- There should be no restrictions placed on the book a buffalo may choose to read or eat. A buffalo learning about something has no direct effect on you.
- Buffaloes can dress and wear their hair as they choose, even at school. How a buffalo styles their hair has no direct effect on you.
Celebrating Neneh Cherry’s birthday today on the playlist.
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Tunes Du Jour Presents 1985
The year 1985 was a remarkable one for music, as it showcased a variety of genres, styles, and influences. From pop to rock, from synth to soul, from rap to reggae, the music of 1985 reflected the diversity and creativity of the artists and the listeners. Whether it was the catchy melodies, the powerful lyrics, or the innovative sounds, the music of 1985 had something for everyone.
One of the most notable trends of 1985 was the emergence of new wave and synth-pop, which dominated the charts and the airwaves. Artists like Tears for Fears, a-Ha, Simple Minds, and The Cure blended synthesizers, guitars, and drums to create catchy and memorable songs that captured the mood and the spirit of the times. Songs like “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”, “Take On Me”, “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”, and “Close to Me” became anthems for a generation that was looking for fun, freedom, and adventure.
Another trend of 1985 was the influence of dance and disco, which brought energy and excitement to the music scene. Artists like Madonna, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Dead Or Alive, and Sade combined dance beats, catchy hooks, and sensual vocals to create songs that made people want to move and groove. Songs like “Into the Groove”, “Relax”, “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)”, and “Smooth Operator” became hits that defined the style and the attitude of the era.
A third trend of 1985 was the resurgence of rock and roll, which showed the diversity and the versatility of the genre. Artists like Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Dire Straits, and The Smiths demonstrated their musical skills, their lyrical talents, and their artistic visions. Songs like “Born In The U.S.A.”, “Raspberry Beret”, “Money For Nothing”, and “How Soon Is Now” became classics that showcased the range and the depth of rock music.
A fourth trend of 1985 was the rise of social awareness and activism, which inspired many artists to use their music as a platform for change and charity. Artists took part in USA For Africa and Band Aid to raise funds and awareness for famine relief.
The music of 1985 was a year of diversity and innovation, as it offered a wide range of musical experiences and expressions. The playlist below features some of the best songs of 1985, which represent the different trends and influences of the year. Enjoy the music and relive the memories of 1985!
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Your (Almost) Daily Playlist: 1-22-24
“I’ll give you a million dollars to go and record another album. This is not happening, this is shit.”- The initial reaction of Doug Morris, then-president of Atlantic Records, after listening to what became INXS’s Kick album
The late Michael Hutchence of INXS was born on this date in 1960. A handful of the group’s songs are included on today’s playlist.
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