SONG OF THE DAY “Tightrope” by Janelle Monae feat. Big Boi (The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III), Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy Records, 2010). Written by Nathaniel Irvin III, Charles Joseph II, Antwan Patton, & Janelle Monáe Robinson. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – “Tightrope” is the first official single from The ArchAndroid (Suites II and …
SONG OF THE DAY “I Can’t Stand It” by Velvet Underground (VU, Verve Records, 1985). Written by Lou Reed. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – VU is an outtakes compilation album by The Velvet Underground. – When The Velvet Underground moved from Verve Records (who had released their first two albums) to parent company, MGM …
SONG OF THE DAY “Sun Goes By” by Dr. Music (Dr. Music, GRT of Canada, Ltd. Record Company, 1972). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Dr. Music was a Toronto jazz group founded in 1969 by producer, arranger and performer Doug Riley. – The band recorded three albums and toured across Canada. – The personnel …
SONG OF THE DAY “Everyday Is A Holiday (With You)” by Esthero feat. Sean Lennon and TSO (Wikked Lil’ Grrrls, Reprise/WEA, 2005). VIDEO OF THE DAY
SONG OF THE DAY “Wikked Lil’ Grrrls” by Esthero (Wikked Lil’ Grrrls, Reprise/ WEA, 2005). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Wikked Lil’ Grrrls is Canadian American singer Esthero’s second album, her first full-length in seven years. – Esthero (born Jenny-Bea Englishman, December 23, 1978 in Stratford, Ontario) is a Canadian singer-songwriter who currently lives …
SONG OF THE DAY “Movin’ Down The Line” by Raphael Saddiq (Stone Rollin’, Columbia Records, 2011). Written by Raphael Saadiq. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Stone Rollin’ is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Raphael Saadiq, released March 25, 2011, on Columbia Records. – “Movin’ Down the Line”, an ode to a …
SONG OF THE DAY “Around This Corner” by Sarah Harmer (You Were Here, Cold Snap Records/ Zoë Records/ Universal Music Canada, 2000). Written by Sarah Harmer. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – You Were Here was Harmer’s commercial breakthrough in Canada after years of almost reaching the pop charts with the band Weeping Tile. – …
SONG OF THE DAY “Get In Line” by Ron Sexsmith (Long Player Late Bloomer, Warner Canada, 2011). Written by Ronald Eldon Sexsmith. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Long Player Late Bloomer is the 12th studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith. – The album was named as a long-listed nominee for the 2011 Polaris …
SONG OF THE DAY “Flower” by Amos Lee (Mission Bell, Blue Note Records, 2011). Written by Amos Lee. INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Mission Bell is a fourth studio album by American musician Amos Lee. – The album features Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams, Sam Beam, Priscilla Ahn, Pieta Brown, James Gadson, and Calexico as …
SONG OF THE DAY “Change of Seasons” by Sweet Thing (Sweet Thing, EMI Music Canada, 2010). INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia) – Sweet Thing are a Canadian pop rock band based in Toronto who have been signed to EMI Music Canada since 2008. – They are best known for their singles “Dance Mother” and “Change …