Living in Mono
Phil Spector, the thorny mastermind behind the Wall of Sound, died last week. Herewith, a collection of songs—from the Ronettes, the Ramones, and more—that demonstrate the power of his hidden hand
Away with Words
Everybody’s talking, but what’s the point when we have these songs from Charles Mingus, Art Farmer, Teddy Wilson, Coleman Hawkins, and more
Breakfast Nook
Feeling ambushed in the A.M.? These tracks—from Dion, Alan Jackson, Nancy Sinatra, Little Eva, and more—will help you find the high ground
Come Up Smiling
If the blues are getting the best of you, look no further than these tracks from Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Tears for Fears, Andra Day, and more
Reborn on the Bayou
Head way down South to find the source of modern jazz, with tracks from Snooks Eaglin, King James & the Special Men, the Meters, Eddie Bo, and more
Don’t Murder Me
Songs are like people: some shine and some don’t. Here’s a collection of songs that definitely shine, from Benny Goodman, the Gipsy Kings, Bobby “Boris” Pickett, Eddie Noack, and more
Heebie-Jeebies
Don’t let this spooky time of year get the best of you. These songs from World Party, Lou Reed, Sam Cooke, and others will help light the path
On the Terrace
A collection of heat-resistant tracks to help you embrace the swelter, from Fleetwood Mac, Letta Mbulu, Shuggie Otis, Nino Nardini, and more
