Posted on February 18, 2022
Song of the Day: Let it Whip
Today’s song is Let it Whip by Dazz Band. Funk/Post-Disco. This song has some cool layers, like the synth baseline and the drum-machine rhythm. They work alongside actual base and drums, which gives it a full sound that works… Read More
Posted on February 16, 2022
Song of the Day: Battlefield
Today’s song is Battlefield by Jordin Sparks. Pop/R&B I think this track is hard-stuck with a ‘late-2000’s’ sound. Not a bad thing, but fairly obvious sound dating. It makes up for that with a bombastic feel that really shapes… Read More
Posted on February 15, 2022
Song of the Day: How Will I Know
Today’s song is How Will I Know by Whitney Houston. Dance-Pop/R&B This came from Whitney’s first album. Yeah, it sounds exactly like you would imagine from a mid-80’s track. That isn’t a bad thing. Oh, I lose control, can’t… Read More
Posted on February 12, 2022
Song of the Day: Say My Name
Today’s song is Say My Name by Destiny’s Child. R&B/Pop This is the type of track that works best with the blended vocals. You also get the benefit of having Beyoncé giving a back-and-forth ‘bouncy’ tone as the main… Read More
Posted on February 9, 2022
Song of the Day: Hello
Today’s song is Hello by Lionel Richie. R&B/Soft Rock Just about everyone I know is well-aware of this song. Sorry for not picking something obscure, but this is well worth highlighting. Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone… Read More
Posted on February 6, 2022
Song of the Day: Just the Two of Us
Today’s song is Just the Two of Us by Grover Washington Jr.. R&B/Smooth Jazz. I love just how eclectic the sound of this track is. Yeah, the radio version is more ‘concise’, but the whole point is the jazz…. Read More
Posted on February 3, 2022
Song of the Day: What’s Love Got to Do with It
Today’s song is What’s Love Got to Do with It by Tina Turner. Pop. There is a quaint synth element that really serves as a nice balance from Turner’s vocals. It works as a nice throwback, but the sound… Read More
Posted on January 31, 2022
Song of the Day: This Year’s Love
Today’s song is This Year’s Love by David Grey. Folk. This is more of a ballad, but it keeps the same theme (even with the more-upbeat album). I had to listen to this song at work (a restaurant)… Read More
Posted on January 28, 2022
Song of the Day: Something’s Gotta Give
Today’s song is Something’s Gotta Give by Camila Cabello. Pop. A fairly calm, contemporary hit. Just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it isn’t worth highlighting. It became popular for a reason. There are several excellent aspects of this song…. Read More
Posted on January 25, 2022
Song of the Day: Judas
Today’s song is Judas by Lady Gaga. Electro house. Religious connotations aside, this track has some excellent hooks. It also sounds EXACTLY like you would imagine something from 2011. It’s equally goofy and a decent tune. I’m just a… Read More
