Few things are more thrilling than being in the middle of an exceptionally rowdy concert. The tidal energy, the ocean of sound, the wave of sweat from people who are far more into the band than you are: these are the things that make concerts such attractive events. But what if you don’t have the income to spend buckets of cash on a concert? For teenagers, college students, or, in my case, people who just can’t manage money all that well, the answer lies in the live album.
Live Albums: For When You Can’t Afford the Concert
I Get a Kick Out of Cullum
Just recently I’ve become hooked on Jamie Cullum. I mean, what’s not to love? He’s a jazzy, poppy, bluesy dude who covers everyone from Rihanna to Jeff Buckley. But he’s not cover artist. His original songs hold their own against the covers. He sings, plays piano, plays guitar and sometimes provides his own beat on the drums. If you haven’t given this talented Brit a chance, I suggest that you do. He’s got a little something for everyone.
Video Game Playlist Round 2
These are all tracks that are about, are featured in, or are inspired by my hobby of choice, video games! A couple of these songs have been in game trailers and cinematic intros. Others are from actual game play. Still others only hint at their video game related inspiration. See if you recognize any of them for yourself.
Read OnLost Gems of the 1950s
I love oldies and classic rock so I decided to make a playlist of songs from the 1950s that might not be too familiar to some. Besides being able to click on a link to hear the song, I’ve also provided a little bit of history about each artist, band or song. Enjoy!
Read OnMy Favorite White Stripes Songs
By Nancy
The White Stripes never cease to amaze me. I’d love to say I was a fan of theirs since the beginning, but, alas, I wasn’t. My introduction to them was White Blood Cells- I thought that would be the last time I’d hear from Jack and Meg White. Boy, was I wrong. With each [...]
New Music Sampler
By Kate
The title of this playlist pretty much says it all: I chose one song from each of five albums that have been released in the last couple of months (or in the last couple of weeks, for two of them). New album releases tend to slow down during the holiday season and then [...]




























