Halo Maud: Five Essential Phoenix Songs
July 05, 2018|Kara Manning
Artists who share the audacious magic of contradictions.
Martha Plimpton: Five Essential Aimee Mann Songs
June 21, 2018|Kara Manning
The actress, activist, and singer picks favorites from an artist she's covered extensively.
Phoebe Bridgers: Five Essential Morrissey Songs
May 22, 2018|Kara Manning
On how his songwriting was an early influence
Middle Kids: Five Essential Damon Albarn Songs
April 29, 2018|Kara Manning
Drummer Harry Day cites Damon Albarn as one of his "favorite musicans in life" and outlines his top songs.
JD McPherson: Five Essential Willie Nelson Songs
April 27, 2018|Kara Manning
McPherson is a massive fan of the "Trigger Master"
Erika Wennerstrom: Five Essential Led Zeppelin Songs
March 07, 2018|Kara Manning
"For the last 20 years they have been absolutely, without a doubt, my favorite band."
Sylvan Esso: Five Essential David Bowie Songs
March 02, 2018|Kara Manning
Deep in the heart of "Radio" lurks a clue to one of Meath's favorite Bowie songs.
Lucinda Williams: Five Essential Johnny Cash Songs
February 26, 2018|Kara Manning
Williams considers Johnny Cash to be a touchstone in her own songwriting.
Jade Bird: Five Essential Johnny Cash Songs
February 26, 2018|Kara Manning
Her own boisterous attack of Cash's "I've Been Everywhere" is a joy.
Brittany Howard: Five Essential Nina Simone Songs
February 21, 2018|Kara Manning
Howard finds solace in the music of a beloved influence.