I spend eight hours a day in a patrol car, policing the streets of St. Louis. And while I’m answering … More
Category: Bandcamp
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
Eureka!!! (Finding What I Was Looking For, and Other Cool Musical Discoveries)
The combination of the Bandcamp app and the desire to find 21st century jazz has led me to some remarkable … More
A Series of Happy Bandcamp Accidents
I committed a Bandcamp capital sin. A couple of nights ago, I went to bed — iPad by my side … More
An Artist to Watch: Julie Slick
Sometimes, I get a feeling about a musician. I hear something that grabs my attention, and never quite lets go. … More
The Sweetest Obsession
They came out of nowhere. They were the unexpected guest. They got into the party because they were friends of … More
The Quest for 21st Century Jazz
Like many jazz fans, I adore the music made between 1950 and ’67. It was a glorious period for the … More
The Bandcamp Album Rating System
A confession: I’m still very much a 20th century man when it comes to collecting music. I prefer my tunes … More
What’s Next?
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
Welcome to CirdecSongs, a blog dedicated to all things music. I hope this is the first of many visits. If … More