Lists

My 20 Favorite Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s of the 1980s

I discuss my favorite chart-toppers from 1980 to 1989.

My 20 Favorite Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s of the 1970s

I discuss my favorite chart-toppers from 1970 to 1979.

My 20 Favorite Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s of the 1960s

I revisit the best hits from one of the most important decades in music history.

10 Songs That Make the Case for Chicago as Pop-Rock GOATs

I walk you through the essentials from the legendary rock band's catalog.

9 Songs That Prove Fleetwood Mac Was a Top 5 Pop-Rock Band

I walk you through my favorite tracks from one of the biggest bands ever.

11 Songs That Prove the Bee Gees Wrote the Best Pop Songs Ever

The Gibbs are the GOATs.

13 Cheesy Ballads I Want to Sing at Karaoke Tonight

Grab the mic and descend into gooey nostalgia.

The Best 20 Albums of 2025

The records that stuck with me this year, in one convenient list.

17 Soul Train Clips Guaranteed to Boost Your Mood

All abooooaaarrrdddddd the SOOUUUULLLL TRRAAAAAIIINNNNNNNNNN 🚂

17 Boy Band Songs That Stand Among Pop’s Greatest Hits

Don't pretend like you haven't belted at least one or two of these songs out loud in public.

7 New Releases You Should Listen to Immediately [October 2025]

They're fresh (fresh!), exciittiiinnnngggggggggggg.

7 New Releases You Should Listen To Now [September 2025]

Fresh drops more than worth your time.

11 Bruce Springsteen Songs That Prove He's One of the Great American Songwriters

There’s a reason they call him The Boss.

19 New Albums I’m Enjoying this Summer [July & August 2025]

I share some of the best music I've heard during my time off.

30 Of The Greatest Slow Dance Songs Of All Time

From soulful 90s R&B ballads to romantic pop classics, these slow dance songs are pure magic for the dancefloor and beyond.

9 New Releases You Should Listen To Now [June 2025]

Your latest batch of excellent recent releases is hot out the oven!

17 Yacht Rock Songs That Prove It’s the Best Vibe Ever

All aboard the coolest-sounding cruise in the history of fictional cruises.

15 Rock Songs Tailor-Made for a Perfect Road Trip Soundtrack

Get your motor runnin' with these rock and roll staples.

11 New Releases You Need to Hear Today [May 2025]

Another month, another list of recent music you must listen to immediately.

19 One-Hit Wonders That Rank Among the Catchiest Songs Ever

It only takes one hit song to etch your name in history.

9 Grunge Albums by Bands That Helped Define 90s Rock Music

Time to break out your flannel and air guitars.

Best Album-Opening Tracks: 15 Must-Hear Anthems Picked By You, the Readers

You commented. I've curated.

13 ABBA Songs That Prove They Wrote the Best Pop Music of All Time

All hail the Swedish GOATs.

9 New Releases You Need to Hear Today [April 2025]

Hot(ish) off the presses!

17 Motown Classics That Defined Some of the Greatest Pop Music Ever

I share my thoughts on the best of the Motor City hit machine.

17 Live Albums That Rank Among the Best in Music History

Sometimes, getting out of the studio is the best option.

5 New Releases You Need to Hear Right Now [March 2025]

New music! Get your new music here!

13 Greatest Pop Songs Ever to Win the Oscar for Best Original Song

Best music of all time (of the cinema).

17 Steamy R&B Songs That Defined the Quiet Storm Sound

Time to dim the lights and indulge in some sumptuous romantic vibes.