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Brandi Carlile, "Raise Hell"

Let's jump-start the week with a mighty roar of defiance. Brandi Carlile's roar, to be specific. "Raise Hell" is from her excellent album...

Martin Sexton, "Diner"

When this is all over, one of the first things I want to do with my family -- as we emerge, blinking, into the sunlight -- is head over...

Kate Bush, "Moments of Pleasure"

I think "Moments of Pleasure," from Kate Bush's 1993 album The Red Shoes, is a perfect example of how art can transform even the...

Richard X. Heyman, "Pauline"

In my head I have a category of music that I call "perfect pop." They're not necessarily the most profound or influential or...

Noa, "Mishaela"

I've been a fan of Achinoam Nini -- who goes by Noa outside of Israel -- ever since I saw her perform with her collaborator and...

Alicia Keys, "Underdog"

I discovered this song just a day ago, and I already think it merits instant inclusion on the playlist. This is the latest single from...

Paul Simon, "The Cool, Cool River"

Paul Simon's The Rhythm of the Saints was the first album I ever bought on CD and I've never fallen out of love with it. It's a deeply...

Ang Bandang Shirley, "Umaapaw"

This one's pretty special to me. The Filipino indie group Ang Bandang Shirley ("The Band Shirley," named after a song by another Filipino...

Stevie Wonder, "Positivity"

I could really use some Stevie Wonder today; how about you? Here's a standout track from A Time to Love, his most recent album (I can...

Train, "Drops of Jupiter"

This song just makes me happy. It soars, but isn't afraid to be silly. Patrick Monahan sings about Jupiter and Venus and the Milky Way,...

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