Finding Quality Music: It’s Easier Than You Think

I spend eight hours a day in a patrol car, policing the streets of St. Louis. And while I’m answering … More

Further Adventures in Intelli-Pop

For the most part, Pop music is uptempo. It’s bouncy. It’s sound is relatively simple, and easily repeated. But that … More

The combination of the Bandcamp app and the desire to find 21st century jazz has led me to some remarkable … More

I committed a Bandcamp capital sin. A couple of nights ago, I went to bed — iPad by my side … More

Sometimes, I get a feeling about a musician. I hear something that grabs my attention, and never quite lets go. … More

They came out of nowhere. They were the unexpected guest. They got into the party because they were friends of … More

Like many jazz fans, I adore the music made between 1950 and ’67. It was a glorious period for the … More

A confession: I’m still very much a 20th century man when it comes to collecting music. I prefer my tunes … More

I’ve rebuilt my CD collection fairly well since the Great Purge of 2006 (you can read about that in my … More

Welcome to CirdecSongs, a blog dedicated to all things music. I hope this is the first of many visits. If … More