Audiofile: Music Blog, Music Articles

Posts in June 2007

June 1	Exclusive Song of the Day: "This Boy Can Wait," the Wedding Present The late-'80s English guitar pop of your dreams? The Rundown: The week's biggest music news 50 Cent's big windfall in question, "Sgt. Pepper" turns 40, and the Police get pissy.
June 2	Why is "Sgt. Pepper" so overhyped? The Beatles' magnum opus came out 40 years ago this week. Salon's David Marchese huddled with Gina Arnold to examine it anew.
June 4	The "Sgt. Pepper" discussion continues Saturday's piece on "Sgt. Pepper" incited a storm of reader responses; this is what some of you had to say. Exclusive Song of the Day: "Far From Fields," Pelican Heavy metal that explores the space between Black Sabbath and Brian Eno. Music Videos: "Listen Up!" the Gossip; "She's Madonna," Robbie Williams Two artists offer different takes on gender politics.
June 5	Song of the Day: "My Rights Versus Yours," the New Pornographers A surefire hit in an alternate universe. New Music The new album from Paul McCartney. What do we make of R. Kelly? Has the R&B star's behavior clouded the way we understand his music? A major label gives its music away Warner Music Group makes its music available online -- for free.
June 6	Song of the Day: "Young Folks," Kanye West The rap superstar samples an indie hit. Conversations: Duncan Sheik In this interview and podcast the "Spring Awakening" composer discusses how he's helped redefine the Broadway musical. Three questions for Chris Cornell The ex-Soundgarden and Audioslave singer talks about going solo -- again.
June 7	Song of the Day: "7:25," Mogwai A musical portrait of Zinédine Zidane. The problems with iTunes Plus Apple offers higher-quality, DRM-free music. What's the catch?
June 8	Exclusive Song of the Day: "Somebody to Love," the Jefferson Airplane Going back to the Summer of Love with a live track from the Monterey Pop Festival. The Rundown: The week's biggest music news Bono meets Bush, McCartney hits Starbucks and Akon's back in trouble.
June 9	Little Steven speaks Steven Van Zandt talks about "The Sopranos," Springsteen and saving rock 'n' roll.
June 11	Exclusive Song of the Day: "Wildwood Flower," Loretta Lynn One country legend pays tribute to another. Cheers and jeers A McCartney profile sparks an online spat, praise for Spoon, free Queens of the Stone Age and more.
June 12	Song of the Day: "The Underdog," Spoon The minimalist minds in Spoon add some horns to the mix. New Music A review of the new album from Queens of the Stone Age. Three questions for Strummer biographer The author of a new biography of Clash frontman Joe Strummer talks about the punk rock legend.
June 13	Song of the Day: "You Are Never Alone," Socalled Hip-hop, soul and a Jewish cowboy. Start believin' Don't let "Sopranos" fans and '80s embarrassment fool you -- Journey rules.
June 14	Song of the Day: "Spitting at the Cameras," Wooden Wand Dylanisms and rusticisms abound on this modern folk song. Sacbuts and Birotrons The shadow history of musical instruments.
June 15	Song of the Day: "Dear Confessor," Immaculate Machine Catchy, sun-splashed rock with an unsurprising familial connection. Music Video: "Overpowered," Roisin Murphy The ex-Moloko singer's new video takes high fashion down a notch. The Rundown: The week's biggest music news Cat Power beats out Tom Waits, Kelly Clarkson's woes continue and Bonnaroo kicks off.
June 16	Why do gyms play such crappy music? Monotonous techno monopolizes the sound system at my local gym. Is it really the best music for working out?
June 18	Exclusive Song of the Day: "Nag Nag Nag Nag," Art Brut Crashing, scabrous punk rock. Everyone likes iLike A new music recommendation application goes viral on Facebook. Music Video: "Rotten Hell," Menomena The Portland trio finds poetry in a school food fight.
June 19	Song of the Day: "Guitar," Prince Think this song has any solos? New Music: The White Stripes A review of the band's new album, "Icky Thump." Slaughtering rock's sacred cows The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Nirvana all get a smack-down from fellow musicians in a recent Guardian feature. Sonic Youth, meet Starbucks The indie band announces plans to sell a new celebrity-chosen compilation of its work at Starbucks stores. Music Video: "Operation," Charlotte Gainsbourg Jean-Baptiste Mondino directs a simple video about ill-fated love.
June 20	Exclusive Song of the Day: "In the Evening," Nina Nastasia and Jim White A Zeppelin-esque riff anchors this simple but effective song. Celine for president Why Celine Dion's "You and I" is a good choice as Hillary Clinton's campaign song.
June 21	Song of the Day: "Tonight I Have to Leave It," Shout Out Louds Up there with Volvos and tennis players as Sweden's best exports. Surveying the rubble A Rolling Stone online article takes stock of the crumbling record industry.
June 22	Song of the Day: "The Ride," Joan as Police Woman A rising indie star turns in a very Feist-like performance. The Rundown: The week's biggest music news Internet radio plans a day of silence, fans to help choose Dylan's best songs and MTV posts a sneak preview of Kelly Clarkson's new album.
June 25	Exclusive Song of the Day: "Inspiring Dub," King Tubby and the Aggrovators The Righteous Brothers get a reggae makeover.
June 26	Song of the Day: "D.A.N.C.E.," Justice Euphoric dance music from a very hip, very hot French duo. New Music Ryan Adams' "Easy Tiger"
June 27	Song of the Day: "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead" (Final Fantasy Mix), Stars Stars let their friends rework their best album.
June 28	Song of the Day: "Dear Mr. Man," Prince and Cornel West A pop star and a philosopher stick it to the man. Live-music dos and don'ts Are you fed up with lackluster concerts? Share your live-music picks and pans.
June 29	Song of the Day: "Lil King Kong," Simple Kid Beck meets Robert Plant on this charming song. Three questions for Kevin Wall The man behind next week's Live Earth concerts talks about how music can change the world.