Okkervil River: Five Essential Elton John Songs
March 22, 2017|Kara Manning
Will Sheff's wonderful assessment
Mike Doughty: Five Essential Police Songs
March 15, 2017|Kara Manning
Doughty points out the unsung impact of Andy Summers.
Hurray For The Riff Raff: Five Essential Lou Reed Songs
March 01, 2017|Kara Manning
Alynda Segarra also writes from the sharp perspective of a native New Yorker.
Joan Osborne: Five Essential Motown Songs
February 22, 2017|Kara Manning
"Where artistry, business acumen, political consciousness, and sheer joy met."
Bear's Den: Five Essential Fleetwood Mac Songs
February 15, 2017|Kara Manning
Bear's Den on the Fleetwood Mac songs they admire.
The Lemon Twigs: Five Essential Beatles Songs
February 08, 2017|Kara Manning
Brian Paul D'Addario on love for the Fab Four.
St. Paul and the Broken Bones: Five Essential Ray Charles Songs
February 01, 2017|Kara Manning
From a singer who takes a fresh look at a vintage sounds.
Margo Price: Five Essential Lucinda Williams Songs
January 25, 2017|Kara Manning
From an equally candid songwriting soulmate.
Jesse Malin: Five Essential Replacements Songs
January 18, 2017|Kara Manning
The punk ambassador picks "Five Essential Replacements Songs."
Steve Gunn: Five Essential Songs from The Band
November 16, 2016|Kara Manning
A faithful fan writes about the quintet with warmth, keen observation and deep respect.