the gist: A song every month that needs no introduction. (maybe a comment or two but definitely NO introduction.)
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SONG FOR JULY 2012
This tender ballad is a recent favourite that puts me at ease with the…[click to continue reading]
SONG FOR MAY 2012
I remember watching Al Spx (Cold Specks) a few months ago on George Stroumboulopoulos and finding myself arrested by the honesty of her voice. It was nearing…[click to continue reading]
SONG FOR MARCH 2012
It’s a hard, head-nodding composition that leaves you drenched in a gallon of spit as each syllable and word is pounded with vengeance and…[click to continue reading]
SONG FOR FEBRUARY 2012
Already I can smell the scent of forced resignation to be “romantic” for those who are in some sort of romantic relationship. Yet, sometimes what’s needed is…[click to continue reading]
SONG FOR JANUARY 2012
Charles Bradley bares his soul in this autobiographical lament. It’s not just his words that stirs your heart…[click to read and listen]
SONG FOR NOVEMBER 2011
I cannot overstate how much I love this song or the entire Tassili album… [click to read and listen]
SONG FOR OCTOBER
A song that reminds me of not only the rich and beautiful culture that … [click to read and listen]
SONG FOR SEPTEMBER 2011
We were all expecting Ray LaMontagne. Instead, a robust man … [click to read and listen]
SONG FOR AUGUST 2011
There was something transcendent about sitting on that hill that … [click to read and listen]
SONG FOR JULY 2011
“I’m a gangster for real. I feel so damn gangster.” This is my mantra … [click to read and listen]
SONG FOR JUNE 2011
In honour of Aboriginal History Month I’m showcasing a vibrant and … [click to read and listen]
SONG FOR MAY 2011
Talib Kweli,Kanye West among others have been waiting for …[click to read more]
SONG FOR APRIL 2011
Roberto Carlos Lange distills a hypnotic beat that corroborates with the …[click to read more]
SONG FOR MARCH 2011
BOMBA ESTÉREO is Simón Mejías’ band project that, well, blew up…[click to read more]
SONG FOR FEBRUARY 2011
It is no surprise that Tallest Man Earth appeared on several …[click to read more]
SONG FOR JANUARY 2011
As we move forward into this new year I thought it would be nice to look back…[click to read more]
SONG FOR NOVEMBER 2010
There were many songs considered for November. At the last minute…[click to read more]
haha just saw your comment. TOO FUNNY. I love Will Forte. <3
I’ll let Pigeon John know you like it. He’ll be stoked. (said in a Will Forte voice)
JULY’S SONG = RRRREALLY GOOD. (said in a Nacho Libre voice)