2026 has begun with a lot of negativity (most of which is carried over from the constant negativity of 2025 that started right around January 20th). Finally, we’ve received some light to shine through the darkness with the new single from the Copenhagen-based artist, Calby. “Deeper Love” is a reminder of the joys to be had with a great partner. There is no greater feeling … Continue reading Calby-Deeper Love
2025 was another great year for music. Some surprises, some disappointments, and some artists proving that they can deliver over and over again. Quite a few new names making the final top 25 this year, including our number 1, which shot to the top of the charts after a single listen. I’ve included some Bandcamp links where possible. I had to give up on YouTube … Continue reading Music.Defined.’s Top 25 of 2025
A little over a decade ago, in the Spring of 2014, a young band from Seattle released a song called “Nothing Better.” That tune landed on my best of the year list, and made me an instant fan. They moved to LA after a couple years and most of their output flew under my radar until a single in 2021 that caught my ear. Now … Continue reading Marika Che-Hot Moon
It’s been a while since I would say I was really a Portugal. The Man fan. I got into them when In The Mountain In The Cloud came out, really liked them through their next album cycle, and then just kinda forgot about them. I was reminded, fortunately, when they released a song with Black Thought from The (legendary) Roots and Natalia Lafourcade in 2023. … Continue reading Portugal. The Man at Salt Shed 11-22-25
Back in September, local musician Terry White put out his 4th studio album You Won’t Have A Name. It flew under my radar for a couple of months, but I’ve finally heard it and I’m ready to report. A good place to start is at the end. The penultimate song on this album is a cover of Woody Guthrie’s “Deportee (Plane Crash At Los Gatos),” … Continue reading Terry White-You Won’t Have A Name
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