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February 27, 2024 · jmcfarland@tscpl.org
I didn’t know the library has BingePass
Hoopla's BingePass gives you access to a collection of books, movies or videos with only one checkout.
February 20, 2024 · Stephen Ferrell
The conscious grooves of Native Tongues hip-hop artists
Discover three of the 1980s hip-hop groups sometimes referred to as “socially conscious,” “Afrocentric” or even “progressive rap” who formed the Native Tongues collective.
January 17, 2024 · Allie Lockwood
Music that makes you dance
Allie recommends albums she's been listening to while dance-cleaning (or cooking or driving) like no one is watching.
December 27, 2023 · Linda Gerwick
The joyful, raucous world of Romani music
The history of the Romani people and their music is rich, diverse and inventive. The music will speak to you and move you.
November 8, 2023 · GR Marchant
Heavy metal legends
Bang your head with 3 metal albums full of raw energy, frenzied guitar, screaming vocals & thunderous drums.
September 20, 2023 · Stephen Ferrell
The timeless poetry of Canada's folk legends
Stephen highlights folk artists whose music is still comfortable and timeless, understated and built-to-last.
August 16, 2023 · Stephen Ferrell
Eclectic, electronic British indie-pop
Stephen highlights three indie-pop groups who put their distinct spin on a mixture of old and new British pop.
June 19, 2023 · Stephen Ferrell
Dream of the '90s is alive in 3 albums
Stephen highlights current bands that incorporate sounds (and looks) of the '90s without relying on nostalgia.
April 13, 2023 · Stephen Ferrell
In memory of composer Ryuichi Sakamoto
Explore the work of musician, composer and actor Ryuichi Sakamoto.
March 22, 2023 · Stephen Ferrell
Explore blurred music genres
Check out these genre-fusing albums from artists who blend soul, rap, punk, jazz and more in distinctive, postmodern ways.
February 13, 2023 · Stephen Ferrell
New jazz wave takes different directions
Younger jazz musicians carry the torch and shape the genre with their own tastes and influences.
January 18, 2023 · Stephen Ferrell
Reevaluating classic rock albums through remixes
Stephen reviews 3 albums that have had the instruments & effects mixed against each other in a completely new way.
October 27, 2022 · Stephen Ferrell
The gloom & glamour of gothic rock
Stephen recommends '80s goth albums from a heady, intoxicating music scene.
April 14, 2022 · Stephen Ferrell
Fresh funk for free
Stephen recommends new albums from musicians who are incorporating funk rhythms.
November 16, 2021 · Stephen Ferrell
Recommended new music with country roots
Stephen recommends three new albums influenced by rock, bluegrass, pop, folk & soul.
May 9, 2018 · Shannon Edding
Movie Soundtrack Magic
Find some movie soundtracks you should add to your play list.
April 25, 2014 · Timothy Volpert
Music Nerd: Emotive Frontmen Edition
March 28, 2014 · Timothy Volpert
Music Nerd: The Political Gets Personal
February 14, 2014 · Timothy Volpert
Music Nerd Recommends: A Touch of Melancholy
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