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What the what? Wild Left Turns and Trainwrecks of rock. SbS 08.07.26 Newsletter 86? Next week 1057

Art of the rock and roll pivot and Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1057 Musical Thoughts. Not this week. Although there’s much to think about.

Turning 40: The Timeless Sound of 1986. SbS 07.31.26 Newsletter 85? Next week 1056 Notable Songs of July 2026

1986 at 40. Our Notable Songs of NEXT week 1056. And Kate on the Cornell (Thank) U podcast.

Beyond the Big Hair: 13 Overlooked ‘80s albums (plus 2 bonuses) SbS 07.23.26 Newsletter 84? Next week 1055

15 Hidden ‘80s Albums That Shaped Alternative Music History. And - Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1055.

The Anti-Sophomore Slump (Pearl Jam and Beastie Boys) SbS 07.17.26 Newsletter 83? Next week 1054

Records That Refused to Slump. Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1054. And remember The White Stripes playing a One Note Concert?

My Old CD Mix: Time Capsule

A time capsule find. Lost gems? Maybe. Also new music on my weekly new music radio show. Next week 1053.

Same Muse: One Woman. Different Tracks. 07.02.26 SbS Newsletter 81? Next week 1052

Songs Written About the Exact Same Woman. Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1052. Our Notable Songs of June 2026. Musical Thoughts. Kate Snow Live (and The Drink with Eric Andre)

Unexpected Harmonica Appearances SbS 06.24.26 Newsletter 80? Next week 1051

Bands You’d Least Expect to Use a Harmonica and new music on Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1051.

A Sailing Playlist: Songs on a Beam Reach. SbS 06.19.26 Newsletter 79? Next week 1050

Music Question: Blue Water, Big Chords.And new music on Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1050.

Unlocking My Hips at Cornell (Almost) or what happens when we dance SbS 06.11.26 Newsletter 78? Next week 1049

The Non-Dancer’s Guide to Shaking What Your Mama Gave You. New music. Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1049.

Zero No. 1 Hits. Albums for the long haul. Or Legends Linger. SbS 06.04.26 Newsletter 77? Next week 1048

Skip the Singles. Infinite Legacy. Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1048. And REM Live in Toronto 2001