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...something Alt Blk Era has been doing for years...

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Alt Blk Era “My Drummer’s Girlfriend”
I found this group on Bandcamp a few of years back, and though I like their earlier, rougher stuff a bit more than this track that veers clo...
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January 23, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Having just had that same trip this past weekend I was reminded of this song, which, admittedly, makes me laugh every time.

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Mikey Mike "Doin' Me"
During one of our trips to the Detroit Auto Show in the last few years my friend Dan shared this song with the group. Having just had that s...
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January 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Mikey Mike "Doin' Me"

During one of our trips to the Detroit Auto Show in the last few years my friend Dan shared this song with the group...

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Mikey Mike "Doin' Me"
During one of our trips to the Detroit Auto Show in the last few years my friend Dan shared this song with the group. Having just had that s...
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January 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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U2 "Pride (In The Name of Love)"

Clearly I should have posted a link to this yesterday, but on the day celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., it is appropriate to play this song.

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U2 "Pride (In The Name of Love)"
On this day celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., it is appropriate to play this song. Thank you, Dr. King! Have a safe MLK, Jr. ...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Tracy Chapman "Fast Car"

Like most everyone that has heard this, or Luke Combs' version, I like it, but honestly, this one is for my partner, Shalee...

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Tracy Chapman "Fast Car"
Like most everyone that has heard this, or Luke Combs' version, I like it, but honestly, this one is for my partner, Shalee. I'm leaving thi...
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January 16, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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The Dead Milkmen "Bitchin’ Camaro"

Once again, if you're Gen X & thinking about songs about cars, well, of course you're going to think of "Bitchin' Camaro" by The Dead Milkmen.

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The Dead Milkmen "Bitchin’ Camaro"
Once again, if you're Gen X and thinking about songs about cars, well, of course you're going to think of "Bitchin' Camaro" by The Dead Milk...
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January 14, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Ministry "Jesus Built My Hotrod"

Come August this song will be 35 years old but for me it feels as vibrant as it did when when I was in high school.

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Ministry "Jesus Built My Hotrod"
I'm going to the NAIAS this weekend with dear friends of mine so I thought to myself, "let's do a week or car-themed posts!" Rock stars have...
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January 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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...and sure, “Laid” is a fantastic song, but James have several others that are worthy of note...

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James "Tell Me Something"
It’s far too easy to dismiss James as a one-hit wonder here in the US due to their association with the movie American Pie and its sequels,...
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January 9, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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The Chemical Brothers "Galvanize"

This song gets me to chair dance, which is a high indicator for me that a track is fire.

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The Chemical Brothers "Galvanize"
While this song is 20+ years old, it keeps swinging back into my orbit every so often, but it's such a good song, why wouldn't it? I am sure...
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January 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Max Richter "And Know The Place for The First Time"

I am back to the day job today and I am full of anxiety, so having instrumental music play in the background this morning is exactly what I need.

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Max Richter "And Know The Place for The First Time"
I am a huge fan of Max Richter, and while I was reading on Sunday I came across this track, which to my ear sounds like a variation on piece...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Perfume Genius "Fool"

As my anxiety increases at the thought of returning to work on Monday this track brings me the peace that I need to start my weekened.

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Perfume Genius "Fool"
As my anxiety increases at the thought of returning to work on Monday this track brings me the peace that I need to start my weekened. Also,...
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January 2, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve!

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Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers "MOTHER"
Last year I discovered this band via a collaboration they did with The Linda Lindas and immediately fell in love. I soon devoured their expa...
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December 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Rotersand "Higher Ground"

One listen and I knew immediately that [this song] was my happy place.

Hopefully you like it as well. Enjoy!

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Rotersand "Higher Ground"
Full disclosure, I found out about this album because of this article and I figured I should check out some of these acts and their respecti...
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December 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Perry Como "(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays"

For some reason 66 yrs after its release this song has become an earworm for me...

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Perry Como "(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays"
This version of the song was released all the way back in 1959, so it's hardly new. And though I have most certainly heard this track hundre...
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December 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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John Lennon & Yoko Ono "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"

I hope you're having a lovely and happy Christmas today!

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John Lennon & Yoko Ono "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"
So this is Christmas... I can think of no better a way to announce this very day that those words and this song. I hope you're having a love...
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December 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Band Aid "Do They Know It's Christmas?"

This was my first favorite Christmas song.

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Band Aid "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
In late 1984 I was just 11 years old, but on my way to deciding what my musical tastes would ultimately be, and this is my first favorite Ch...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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The Vandals "Oi To The World"

I think from yesterday it's pretty clear that I have an affinity for Christmas music that is not the norm, and this track is no different.

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The Vandals "Oi To The World"
I think from yesterday it's pretty clear that I have an affinity for Christmas music that is not the norm, and this track is no different. A...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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The Pogues "Fairytale of New York"

Let's get this out of the way right now: this is my favorite Christmas song of all time...

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The Pogues "Fairytale of New York"
Let's get this out of the way right now: this is my favorite Christmas song of all time. Perhaps you have you disagree, and you're certainl...
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December 22, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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RΠЯ "New Arche"

Sometimes you just want to hear minimalist techno.

Happy Friday! Enjoy!

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RΠЯ "New Arche"
Looking back at the last couple of weeks, other than The Cure I have been posting mostly electronic artists. This was not intentional, but a...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Four Tet "Three Drums"

Four Tet "Three Drums" [is] a lovely piece of IDM with a fun beat that also makes for excellent background music while I work. That's my vibe this week.

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Four Tet "Three Drums"
I have eclectic tastes, but electronic music is my happy place. I say this because yeah, sometimes there is some intentionality to these pos...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Ben Böhmer feat. JONAH "Caught Up In The Fire"

Why I picked this track: it's electronic, my happy place, but relaxed and chill, inviting, even. That's my aspiration for the week.

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Ben Böhmer feat. JONAH "Caught Up In The Fire"
The past few weeks of work have been crazy for me, but after Friday this week I am on PTO until after the first of the year, so I am hoping ...
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December 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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The Cure "The Walk"

Last night I had the opportunity to go to a viewing of The Cure THE SHOW OF A LOST WORLD...[and] "The Walk" is the song that put the biggest smile on my face.

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The Cure "The Walk"
Is this track new? No, it's actually quite old. Is this track fire? 100% Last night I had the opportunity to go to a viewing of The Cure Th...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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XYXXYYYXXYX "Obscenity."

God damn, this track is just so good...

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XYXXYYYXXYX "Obscenity."
What do I know about this band? Almost nothing. Hell, I don't even know how to say their name other than to spell it out. But my friend Holl...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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November 2025 Playlist

Here's all of the music that I covered for the month of November, 2025.

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November 2025 Playlist
Here's all of the music that I covered for the month of November, 2025. As always, I highly encourage you to actually  purchase  the music...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Perturbator "The Glass Staircase"

It's already a solid track, but then at about the 1:15 mark it shifts to this sinister, throbbing beat. Dark Wave, indeed!

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Perturbator "The Glass Staircase"
It was the final Bandcamp Friday of 2025 three days ago, and yes, I made several purchases (more on that later), but one of the standouts is...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM