Some of them are old, some of them are new. Some of them will turn up when you least expect them to. Welcome (or welcome back) to Vinyl Monday! This is my series where I give the who/what/when/where/why and how I feel about classic albums in my collection. My thoughts […]
“Ashes to Ashes” is one of David Bowie’s most iconic songs. It collapses myth, reinvents old characters, and confronts the shadows of his own past. In this episode, we trace the story behind the song: its deep ties to “Space Oddity,” its place within Bowie’s 1980 album Scary Monsters (and […]
Step back in time to 1980! Join me as I dust off some of my favorite vinyl records from this incredible year in music history. In this video, I’ll be sharing a deep dive into my personal record collection, highlighting the albums that defined the sound of 1980. From post-punk […]
Ten years after his passing, it’s time to tackle the ultimate question: Does David Bowie still matter? The answer is a resounding “YES” as we take a look back at his life, music, and legacy in just 30 minutes. From his overlooked beginnings to achieving global icon status, we uncover […]
From rock anthems to soulful ballads, some covers have managed to overshadow their original versions. Join us as we explore unforgettable renditions that became more recognizable than their predecessors. From Whitney Houston’s powerful vocals to Johnny Cash’s haunting interpretation, these covers left an indelible mark on music history. Our countdown […]
Happy birthday, dear Caroline. Welcome (or welcome back) to Vinyl Monday! This is my series where I give the who/what/when/where/why and how I feel about classic albums in my collection. My thoughts on Lou Reed’s grotesque masterpiece, Berlin (released 1973) Subscribe for more Vinyl Monday! Keep in touch: Instagram: @abigaildevoe […]
How and why did David Bowie, one of the most iconic musicians of all time, create such an embarrassing song? And why does it keep rearing its head? This is the story of Bowie’s 1967 single “The Laughing Gnome,” how it returned with a vengeance in 1973, and how it […]
As David Bowie transitioned out of his glam phase, he set his sights on Philadelphia and Philly Soul. What came from this was the upbeat “Young Americans” and the album of the same name. This is the story of how that coincided with an incredibly dark period if Bowie’s life. […]
In the mid 1970s, David Bowie released “Station to Station” as he transformed into the Thin White Duke. His mental and physical state was in major decline due to addiction. Becoming obsessed with the occult, he felt Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin was casting dark spells on him. And then […]
Ever wonder why David Bowie’s eyes looked like they belonged to an alien? If you’ve ever wondered why Bowie’s gaze felt like it could pierce through dimensions, you’re about to find out why. This is the strange true story of how David Bowie got his weird eyes… 👉 Subscribe for […]
