Fiona Apple Appreciation Post

Like a lot of you, this quarantine has been not so great for me. I’m fine, but it’s not ideal. One of the things that’s been getting me through these last couple weeks is the promise of new music from Fiona Apple. When I heard that Fetch The Bolt Cutters would be arriving soon, it instantly perked me up and gave me something to be … Continue reading Fiona Apple Appreciation Post

Khodara-Billie EP

Back in January I wrote about the lead single off Khodara’s latest EP, Billie. At the time I said that the slow, sultry beat would transport you to another time and place. That’s a theme that resonates throughout the record, with hypnotic sounds that draw you in to the inner workings of Khodara’s mind. It’s done rather simply, with a drum machine and some synths, … Continue reading Khodara-Billie EP

Top Ten As A Teen: The List Sensation That’s Sweeping The Nation (On Facebook)

I’m always leery of lists that pop up on Facebook. Any time someone posts something that starts or ends with “Copy this post and share” or something similar it’s generally ignored on my end. This one felt a bit different, though. I actually learned something about my “friends” on social media: We all pretty much listened to the same stuff growing up. We didn’t all … Continue reading Top Ten As A Teen: The List Sensation That’s Sweeping The Nation (On Facebook)

Fiona Apple and Blake Mills Cover Conway Twitty’s “It’s Only Make Believe”

I realized that I never posted this short video from September of last year featuring Fiona Apple and Blake Mills performing together at Mayne Stage in Chicago. I was fiddling around with the camera and only shot the last minute or so of the song, but it’s worth checking out. Fiona delivers a really strong vocal and Mills is great as always on the guitar. … Continue reading Fiona Apple and Blake Mills Cover Conway Twitty’s “It’s Only Make Believe”