Shortly after the election, I concluded that it might be best for my psyche to take a break from the news, and also social media. I stopped checking Facebook, put the newspaper in the recycle bin the moment I took out out of its plastic bag and I turned the radio from NPR to KINK, one of our local radio stations.
It wasn’t peaceful exactly, but it was less anxiety producing than staying informed.
No news meant more music and thus, this month we have a lot of selections for Song of the month.
Also! New rule! If I like a song by a woman, from now on, I’m buying the entire album. Women don’t get much support in the music world and I’d like to do the tiniest bit to offset that.
Wish I knew you–The Revivalists
My notes for this song say “groove.” And that is why I like it. I’m not much of a get-up-and-dance person, but this song makes me want to do that. I also think this band that was coming through town, so KINK played this song a lot.
Found it in the drawer–Band of Horses
This song was on the radio a lot, and it got stuck it my head. But in a pleasing way, not a way of torture. The video is good too. Nicely done, Band of Horses.
Margaret Glaspy–Emotions & Math
One morning KINK played a song by a woman. The song ended and I had the good luck of the DJ telling me the name of the singer and the song title. I only caught part of each, but I figured the magic of the internet could help me find the song. Sadly, both the bits of song title and the person’s name were common enough that I could not locate the song. In the process, though, I found this song, thus proving the existence of serendipity. I love her voice, and this song is just cool. Also, while I’m usually happy for Matt to go out of town, (introvert) I have noticed that my systems start breaking down after a few days. It’s always nice to have him come back.
Fight Song
Rachel Platten
I’m not buying this song, because I suspect I will soon tire of it, but it’s on the radio a lot and I always sing along. I like how Platten’s voice is wispy and small at the beginning and end and the song powers up in other parts. Overall, I think it’s not a fabulous song. The whole chorus drags in a way that makes me want to be more talented at music than I am so I could do a different arrangement. The lyrics could use a rewrite, especially the verses. It’s kind of plod-dy for an anthem. Though I’m quite happy for Ms. Platten to find strength in her song.