My Favorite Songs of 2023

When I posted the 2022 version of this list, I promised to share more on this blog in 2023. Well, that obviously didn't happen. This is my first time back here since then. But I do have an idea for a podcast that I would like to produce in 2024, so hopefully you will see … Continue reading My Favorite Songs of 2023

My Favorite Albums of 2023

This list represents my favorite albums of 2023. I don't like the "best of" terminology because I acknowledge I've missed a lot of great stuff. But these are my favorites among the albums I did consume during the past 12 months. Click here to see my favorite songs of 2023. Good to Me - Shannon … Continue reading My Favorite Albums of 2023

No-Hit Wonders: Pitty Sing – “Radio”

This is the first installment of a five-part series this week documenting songs by "no-hit wonders." Although these artists may have had cult followings and minor success on some of the "genre" charts, they didn't even register enough mainstream success to really qualify as "one-hit wonders." The tracks featured in this series reached the ears … Continue reading No-Hit Wonders: Pitty Sing – “Radio”

Tandem With The Random 023 – 02.25.2013

Tandem With The Random 023 - 02.25.2013 Tandem With The Random podcast No. 23 (2/25/2013) features a conversation with Philadelphia-based musician, songwriter and producer Clint Eastburn, who records simply as Eastburn. Also featured is another Doctor Who fan experience from Decoder Ring Theatre's Gregg Taylor as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the long-running science-fiction … Continue reading Tandem With The Random 023 – 02.25.2013

Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 023 – 02.25.2013

Tandem With The Random podcast No. 23 (2/25/2013) features a conversation with Philadelphia-based musician, songwriter and producer Clint Eastburn, who records simply as Eastburn. Also featured is another Doctor Who fan experience from Decoder Ring Theatre's Gregg Taylor as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the long-running science-fiction program…plus a few random thoughts. File size: … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 023 – 02.25.2013

Artist to Watch: Kate Miller-Heidke

I can't believe I haven't written an Artist to Watch post on Australian singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke until now.* My wife and I saw her open for Ben Folds in Montclair, N.J., in April 2010 and instantly became huge fans of hers. Miller-Heidke's third album, Nightflight, has deservedly received very positive reviews from a number of … Continue reading Artist to Watch: Kate Miller-Heidke

Tandem With The Random 011 – 06.27.2011

Tandem With The Random 011 - 06.27.2011 [audio http://ia600607.us.archive.org/0/items/TandemWithTheRandom011-06.27.2011/TandemWithTheRandom011-06.27.2011.mp3] This installment of the Tandem With The Random podcast features an interview with Gary Wien, whose new book “Are You Listening?” profiles his top 100 albums by New Jersey artists from 2001-2010. Also mentioned are new Australian pop band Fatty Gets A Stylist and Peter Gabriel’s current tour … Continue reading Tandem With The Random 011 – 06.27.2011

Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 011 – 06.27.2011

Tandem With The Random podcast No. 11 (6/27/2011) features an interview with Gary Wien, whose new book "Are You Listening?" profiles his top 100 albums by New Jersey artists from 2001-2010. Also mentioned are new Australian pop band Fatty Gets A Stylist and Peter Gabriel's current tour with his New Blood Orchestra. File Size: 15.3 … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 011 – 06.27.2011

A look at New Jersey’s summer music festival scene

Summer is around the corner and that means it's almost time to enjoy multi-day music festivals here in the northeastern United States, especially here in New Jersey. The biggest summer music festival in these parts is All Points West, which returns to Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J., from Friday, July 31, through Sunday, … Continue reading A look at New Jersey’s summer music festival scene