10 Tunes

In Pursuit of "Perfect" Tunes

The hook is the message. The message is the hook.

Feb 2 •

The Battle of Detroit

or, The Ballad of Reckless Ray (feat. Rage Against The Machine)

Nov 24, 2024 •

Colin Meloy’s Story Songs

One of my goals this autumn to spend more time – writing and reading – on Substack.

Sep 29, 2024 •

A Tale of Two Brothers

Looking back on a band of contradictions

Sep 1, 2024 •

Farewell Transmissions

10 Tunes recorded by Steve Albini

May 12, 2024 •

Lyrical narratives for life navigation in 10 Tunes

Apr 28, 2024 •

She’s an Extraordinary Machine

10 Tunes of empowerment

Mar 31, 2024 •

10 Tunes: MTV Unplugged

Introducing a series where I condense an artist / era / movement / style / genre to a ten song playlist

Mar 17, 2024 •

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