Aaron’s Favorite Music: 2017
Meaningful and ridiculous, 2017 introduced music of all sorts. Love, loss, and personal histories were in abundance. Albums seemed to matter less. The year produced some truly joyful songs.
Author: Aaron Myers
Aaron’s Favorite Music: 2016
Big names and new names generated great music. Several rules were re-written. We enjoyed surprise album releases and even surprise album formats. Genre lines were crossed. Here are some of my favorites from 2016.
Bridget And Aaron: A Playlist Love Poem In Six Parts by Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz
Our dear friend Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz prepared a poem celebrating our marriage.
Aaron’s Favorite Music: 2015
Such a strange year for music. Great art and deep social commentary continued to flow through our headphones. But the business changed. The way we listen evolved. And good things emerged.
‘1989’ Side-By-Side: Ryan Adams vs. Taylor Swift
It isn’t just a gimmick. Ryan Adams’ song-by-song cover of Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ album is weirdly original. It’s full of misery and emotion — more than its pop parent.
Shows We Saw in 2014
Seeing and hearing are believing. Especially with music. Here are the shows we saw live in 2014.
Aaron’s Favorite Music: 2014
Music is art – and we all have our opinions. In 2014, I found dozens of new songs to call favorites. Some are quirky. Some are sad. And others just sound fantastic when you play them loud. It was a pretty good year for music – as a listener.