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Friday song: "Don't You (Forget About Me)"
"Mad About Music" is closing down, so we're featuring one last song as a farewell
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The Apparently Universal Appeal of Dub
Durable and popular, the form has inspired much over the years, and continues to do so
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Friday song: "Alone" by Heart
A symphonic version reveals how flexible a great song can be
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What Makes an Irish Fiddler Stand Out?
The remarkable case of Martin Hayes
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Thinking about Joy Division As a Middle-aged Man
There's no turning back the clock, but the music still works, albeit in some different ways
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Friday Song: “I Can See the Future”
Sometimes, music impacts you in ways you can't quite explain
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What Could Possibly Go Wrong?!
Given the possible pitfalls, when a live performance comes off, it's a minor miracle
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The Virtues of a Tiny Desk
Our guest author commends the NPR sensation and its beneficial effects
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November 2019
10 Rules for the Compulsory Christmas Music Period
One family's approach to holiday music
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Bonus Song: "Dancing in the Street"
A cover by the Struts is pure fun, so play it loud and run the video full-screen!
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Friday Song: "Your Mama Don't Dance"
A throwaway song done while waiting for the band became a tandem's signature number
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Down in Jamaica: 40 Years of VP Records
A sumptuous box set offers an outstanding overview of reggae history
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