The Hook is what captures our attention and imagination. The Groove is that sound that just makes you feel right. 

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  • We can dance if we want to

    I had one hand on the exit door when the space went black and a thundering industrial beat rattled my ears and pounded in my chest as the door vibrated against my hand. Up to the moment I placed my hand on the exit door, it was just a dance club. Any dance club. Nothing Read more

  • Was Michael Jackson’s masterwork a ‘Thriller’ for everyone?

    Musical milestones can be earth-moving. They can mark a sea change in the music world from how we create to how we listen, or how our musical tastes have evolved or shifted. The weight of some of these monumental moments are felt instantly, others stew and simmer for a time, while others are not recognized Read more

  • Cold War Classics

    The 1980s were jammed with one-hit wonders riding the new wave tidal wave behind fresh digital music technology and a heavy dose of synthesizer experimentation.  On its surface, the decade seemed to exist in a neon bubble overflowing with frivolous party songs, prepackaged nostalgia and self indulgence. Let’s be honest, you know you were focused Read more