Jan 212026
 

(written by Islander)

We’ve reached Part 14 of this list today, which includes three songs I think are exceptional for reasons beyond their addictive qualities.

I’ll also report that I’ve been able to spend enough time with other candidates on my gargantuan list of 2025 songs that I’ve succeeded in mapping out all the remaining Parts of this list except the last one. Figuring out the last one is always a daunting and distressing challenge, and I’ll be agonizing about that one probably right up to the eve before I post it at the end of next week. Continue reading »

Jun 142025
 

(written by Islander)

Yesterday we premiered a video for a song called “Welcome to Hell“. That title sums up the events that have dominated domestic and international news over the last few days. What fresh hell will today bring? It may be hard to foresee all the details this morning, but it’s already easy to smell the sulphur on the wind.

I picked new music and videos from 8 international bands to get our day started and help get us through it. I feel pretty confident this will all be better than tomorrow’s headlines. If you’re in the U.S. and out on the streets today, stay strong and try to stay safe. Hell, I hope you can stay safe wherever you are. Continue reading »