Song of the Day

Song of the Day: The Durutti Column “Tomorrow”

“Tomorrow” is a lament by The Durutti Column, featuring Vini Reilly’s plaintive vocals set against a gorgeous tapestry of layered guitars.

“Mists of Krakatoa” from the group’s sophomore release catches the Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble at its moody best.

Categories: Blog, jazz, music, Song of the Day Tags: future jazz, jazz, Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble, music, song of the day

“Rock the Box” was the full electronic dance rebirth of the great San Francisco-based disco singer, Sylvester.

Categories: Blog, disco, music, R&B, Song of the Day Tags: boogie, disco, music, song of the day, Sylvester

“Air Dance” found late Ozzy-era Black Sabbath fully embracing prog for a softer, introspective and perhaps even cerebral side to the band.

Categories: Blog, music, rock, Song of the Day Tags: Black Sabbath, music, Ozzy Osbourne, prog, rock, song of the day

“Hymn From a Village” finds the earliest iteration of the perennial Mancunian college rock band, James, at their hyper literate best.

Categories: Blog, music, post-punk, punk, Song of the Day Tags: Factory Records, James, music, post-punk, song of the day

UK DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall collaborates with Ride guitarist Andy Bell on seven minutes of cosmic dub, “Unknown Plunderer.”

“Mode For Joe” finds, Joe Henderson, one of the giants of the tenor saxophone at the very peak of his formidable powers.

Categories: Blog, jazz, music, Song of the Day Tags: Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, jazz, joe henderson, music, song of the day

Today we celebrate Valentine’s Day with one of the greatest love songs ever written: Stevie Wonder‘s seminal romantic boogie classic, “As”.

Categories: Blog, boogie, funk, music, R&B, Song of the Day, soul Tags: boogie, funk, music, R&B, song of the day, soul, Steve Wonder, stevie wonder

Totó la Momposina delivers a dazzling example of her expression of the music of the Caribbean coastline of Columbia.

Categories: Blog, Cumbia, Latin, music, Song of the Day Tags: cumbia, Latin, music, song of the day, Totó la Momposina

“Orange Appled” finds the Cocteau Twins letting flow rivers of sonics: a perfect single from a truly unique pop band.