Thursday

March 6, 2025 Vol 19

Tracktakes

Roberta Flack, Virtuoso Singer-Pianist Behind ‘Killing Me Softly,’ Dies at 88

Roberta Flack, Virtuoso Singer-Pianist Behind ‘Killing Me Softly,’ Dies at 88

Royalty in Waiting Roberta Cleopatra Flack was born on Feb. 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, N.C., the second oldest of…
Los Campesinos! live in London

Los Campesinos! live in London

Los Campesinos! – and their fans – captured on their two-night Valentine’s weekend residency at The Troxy in East London…
John Duff, Stick Up | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

John Duff, Stick Up | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 16th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Stick Up” by…
Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1345 on February 23

Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1345 on February 23

Wordle may be several years old, but the wildly popular word game has managed to keep players hooked on their…
Mandrake Handshake: Earth-Sized Worlds – elemental debut | Indie

Mandrake Handshake: Earth-Sized Worlds – elemental debut | Indie

Bridging freeform art-pop with Bacharach breeziness, the Oxford-hailing outfit specialise in disorientation by design, discarding structure via open-ended shimmering guitar,…
13 More Utterly Thrilling, GAY Songs

13 More Utterly Thrilling, GAY Songs

13 More Utterly Thrilling, GAY Songs features songs by Boots, Cole Redding, Evangeline Gentle, G Flip, Klovis Gaynor, and _SANTI_. …
Book Review: ‘The Secret Public: How Music Moved Queer Culture From the Margins to the Mainstream,’ by Jon Savage

Book Review: ‘The Secret Public: How Music Moved Queer Culture From the Margins to the Mainstream,’ by Jon Savage

THE SECRET PUBLIC: How Music Moved Queer Culture From the Margins to the Mainstream, by Jon Savage Jon Savage, the…
Brian D’Addario of The Lemon Twigs announces debut solo album, Till the Morning

Brian D’Addario of The Lemon Twigs announces debut solo album, Till the Morning

Speaking about the lead single, Brian D’Addario says: “It’s a love song having to do with those fleeting moments when…
Addison Rae, High Fashion | Song Review 🎵

Addison Rae, High Fashion | Song Review 🎵

Ascending pop singer Addison Rae returns with another ear-catching bop with “High Fashion.” “Wantin’ somethin’ more than just a hit…
13 Compelling Songs That Ring TRUE

13 Compelling Songs That Ring TRUE

13 Compelling Songs That Ring TRUE features songs by Ariana Grande, Cyndi Lauper, FLETCHER, Hall & Oates, Morgan Wallen, and…