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Why I Released An Album On 8-Track
Yeah, You Read That Right
Call me a "tracker". I have a soft spot for 8-tracks. Which partially explains while I (along with Hank Williams III) are the only two people to release a new 8-track record.
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-02-28 Read post
100 Covers of Beatles Songs
Spotify List For You
Nobody has been covered more than The Beatles. So there are a lot of great songs to choose from for a list like this. Dive in.
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-01-31 Read post
Gig Story: Halloween At A Nudist Colony
No Need For A Subtitle
People love shaggy dog stories from bands; here's a great one. A gig at a nudist colony at Halloween. On a cold night.
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-01-17 Read post
Best Songs Of 2022 Playlist
Sorting Through New Music With A Machete
Our annual year-end exercise to do the research on what people liked in new music, we comb through it and add it to what got us excited during the year.
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-01-10 Read post
12 Comedies To Stream Right Now
Underrated, Until You Watch Them
We all know to watch Arrested Development and Veep. But if you loved those, you're also going to love these underrated gems.
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-12-27 Read post
How To Produce A Music Album
Or At Least Be A Co-Producer
This year I co-produced an upcoming 2023 album from Spud Davenport. Here's what I learned in a new role as co-producer ... and basically I learned that golf caddies make for great music studio producers.
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-12-13 Read post
Best of Peter Gabriel
Playlist, Factoids, Thoughts
We shouldn't say this is THE definitive Peter Gabriel playlist. But this is THE definitive Peter Gabriel playlist, whether you're also a huge fan or a newbie.
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-12-06 Read post
Dollar For Every Dime
aka "The Lotto Song"
Why don't more people write songs about money and more specifically: not having enough money? We're doing our part.
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-11-29 Read post
Best Fictional Bands
That I Wish I Could See Live
What band that never existed did you wish you could see live in concert? We're omitting Spinal Tap, The Monkees, etc since they did end up touring. But enjoy these would-have-been-great acts all in one place
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-11-22 Read post
On Tap!
Another Musical Residency
Here's some spotty memories of a recurring Friday bar gig of ours in San Diego. The manager may have been a dick but as they say "He was always nice to us".
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-11-15 Read post
The Insane Music Of Stuart Anderson
A Wee Scottish Lad
It's not often when you can say you are the only person on the internet to have written about any subject, no matter how small. This week our subject isn't just small, he's "wee": child singer Stuart Anderson from 1989.
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-11-08 Read post
Top 100 Political Songs - Part 3
Songs 61 through 100
More of our curated playlist of 100 great political songs you should remember or become aware of. We go in depth about what we like about songs #61 through #100
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-11-01 Read post
Top 100 Political Songs - Part 2
Songs 21 through 60
More of our curated playlist of 100 great political songs you should remember or become aware of. We go in depth about what we like about songs #21 through #60
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-10-25 Read post
Top 100 Political Songs
Nice Politics and Great To Listen To
Here's a curated playlist of 100 great political songs you should remember or become aware of. Plenty of classics here but the key is that these aren't like homework to listen to; instead they sound great even if you turn your brain off.
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-10-18 Read post
Music CD Release Checklist - Part 3
Part 3: CD Release Party and Beyond
Three-part, 4250-word article of advice and checklist for musicians who need to plan a release of their album. Part 3 covers release day and afterwards. Then we remind you to enjoy it!
Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-10-11 Read post
