Jesse Malin (photo by Illaria Conte, PR)

Jesse Malin: Five Essential Replacements Songs

January 18, 2017|Kara Manning

As a New York punk ambassador, Jesse Malin kickstarted his career with Heart Attack and the legendary D Generation, and the...

Steve Gunn (photo courtesy of Pitch Perfect PR)

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.
Larkin Poe (photo courtesy of Big Picture Media, PR)

Larkin Poe: Five Essential Elvis Costello Songs

November 02, 2016|Kara Manning
The duo has regularly toured and collaborated with Elvis Costello since 2007.
Julia Jacklin (photo by Shervin Lainez, PR)

Julia Jacklin: Five Essential Leonard Cohen Songs

October 19, 2016|Kara Manning
The artists share a poetic bridge.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra with Ruban Nielson in the center (photo by Neil Krug, PR)

Unknown Mortal Orchestra: Five Essential Steely Dan Songs

October 12, 2016|Kara Manning
"I got more into music, I appreciated [Steely Dan] more and more."
Hozier (photo by Alex Lake, PR)

Hozier: Five Essential Van Morrison Songs

October 05, 2016|Kara Manning
There's an undeniable bridge between the two Irishmen.
Robyn Hitchcock (photo by Laura Partrain, PR)

Robyn Hitchcock: Five Essential Van Morrison Songs

October 04, 2016|Kara Manning
London-born singer and songwriter Robyn Hitchcock, the solo artist and founding member of The Soft Boys, was in his late...
Warpaint's Theresa Wayman (courtesy of the artist, PR)

Warpaint's Theresa Wayman: Five Essential Nirvana Songs

September 21, 2016|Kara Manning
List from a longtime admirer
Esperanza Spalding (photo by Holly Andres, PR)

Esperanza Spalding: Five Essential Aretha Franklin Songs

September 14, 2016|Kara Manning
"[Aretha's] whole musical spirit speaks to me."
White Denim with James Petralli second to left (photo by Drew Anthony Smith, PR)

White Denim's James Petralli: Five Essential Led Zeppelin Songs

August 31, 2016|Kara Manning
A heartfelt and pretty hilarious essay