I Was A College DJ
Talking on the Rock Solid Podcast about the music I discovered in college made me do a deeper dive into this music that I still love to this day. Because for me, being at WVYC wasn’t just an extracurricular; it was a community and gave me purpose where every song choice mattered to me and every show was an invitation into a new sonic world. Me on the air during alumni weekend at WVYC Week after week, I’d cue up tracks from a carefully crafted playlist and dive into the mix —
Feb 61 min read
An Intimate Evening with Gregory Alan Isakov
Gregory Alan Isakov’s sold-out show at The Anthem last Saturday night was exactly what I needed as it transformed one of Washington, DC’s largest venues into something unexpectedly intimate. With a major snowstorm looming outside, there was a shared sense of warmth and anticipation inside, as if the crowd collectively leaned in to escape what was coming. From the moment Isakov stepped onstage alone, the room settled in, wrapped in a cozy calm that felt perfectly timed before
Jan 272 min read
MLK
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; Only love can do that. Today we celebrated the life of Martin Luther King Jr. However we did that - through volunteering or reflection - through listening to some of Dr. King’s most famous speeches or listening to music that was inspired by Dr. King. That’s where I come in - This was a special one to research. There are clearly ones that are written specifically about him. Some are inspir
Jan 191 min read
Earworms - Pt. 1
Lately, I’ve been living with a soundtrack stuck in my head — and honestly, I’m not mad about it. Earworms, those songs that lodge themselves in your brain on repeat, have been hitting me hard. It’s funny how a few well-placed chords and a catchy chorus can grab hold and refuse to let go, following me from the car to the kitchen to late-night scrolling. There’s something kind of magical about the way music can do that — burrow in and brighten up even the most ordinary moments
Jan 141 min read
The London Suede - Antidepressants
In 1993, Suede (listed in America as The London Suede) released their self-titled debut album. A glitzy, glam-rock album. Leading up to the release, the band was all over magazine covers and being dubbed “The Best Band in Britain”. There was “more hype than The Smiths or possibly even the Sex Pistols”. This band was destined for greatness. Somewhere along the way, around the early 2000s, their swagger faded. Fast forward to where, while the line-up may have changed a bit from
Jan 82 min read
Best Albums of 2025
2025 was a great year for music. And it made me realize how much I missed writing about music. So here are my favorites of 2025! I’ve also created a Spotify playlist, "Best of 2025" . It’s got two songs from each artist so plenty to sink your teeth into - Enjoy! Role Model - Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) I’m sure you’ve heard the song “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out” and seen the videos, but dig deeper into Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) and you’ll find Role Mod
Jan 112 min read
