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Song of the Day: Pixx “Disgrace”

“Disgrace” is a darkly driving cut from indie electro-pop artist, Pixx’s forthcoming sophomore LP, Small Mercies.

Roy Ayers‘ rollicking jazz read of Ray Charles‘ 1964 R&B hit “Unchain My Heart” is a brilliant extended take on the song.

The Replacements collaborated with R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck for their college rock masterpiece, “I Will Dare”.

British rockers, The Who, fully embraced the bright allure of disco with their 1982 single, “Eminence Front”.

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Celebrate May Day with The Clash‘s stirring anthem “Clampdown”, which is a highlight from the band’s seminal London Calling

Categories: Blog, punk, rock, Song of the Day Tags: joe strummer, Mick Jones, music, punk rock, song of the day, the Clash

Skip James‘ 1931 delta blues masterpiece, “Hard Times On The Killing Floor Blues” is a song that can haunt your subconscious.

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Today we remember Washington, DC Jazz scene legend and saxophonist, Fred Foss, who sadly passed away last week. at the age of 70

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Elvis Costello & The Attractions forego their usual slightly brittle new wave approach for the slick pop of “Everyday I Write The Book”.

Roy Budd‘s jazzy title credits for Mike Hodges‘ gritty 1971 English crime film, ‘Get Carter’ is one of the great film themes.

A strange hybrid of English folk, jazz and pure psychedelia, John Martyn pushes the Echoplex unit to its limits with this live cut.