Author: arush

As I reflect on the music I enjoyed most in 2025, I still find myself amazed at how much great music is out there. My tastes are eclectic and old-fashioned, but there are still so many new, young artists making music I absolutely love. Just have to find them. Cheers to the challenges and joys…

Here’s to another year of discovering music, mostly outside the mainstream, in styles not really considered au courant. So much great music this year, I had lots of difficult decisions — several of the honorable mentions could easily have made the list. More artists than ever are getting their music out there, and as I…

I discovered a lot of interesting music this year, most of it outside the mainstream. Glad there’s still new music out there in the styles and genres I appreciate most. My favorites, in no particular order: Slowdive – Everything Is Alive – The shoegaze stalwarts continue their comeback with another strong album. The band adds…