Song Of The Day archive
Listen Turing Machine: End Of The Road
May 24, 2012 – "If It's Gone (It's On)," from the band's final album, is a sprawling testament to growth.
Listen Eliza Rickman: A Cockeyed Pop Song
May 23, 2012 – "Pretty Little Head" has the feel of a nursery rhyme that's just starting to teeter off the rails.
Listen Sonnymoon: The Sunnier Side Of Mortality
May 22, 2012 – In "Just Before Dawn," Anna Wise's ethereal vocals float across a palpitating soundscape.
Listen Deep Sea Diver: Density And Depth
May 21, 2012 – A bittersweet gem, "Weekend Wars" provides a fine showcase for Shins guitarist Jessica Dobson.
Listen Diplo Cranks Out An Unending String Of Hooks
May 18, 2012 – Each element of Diplo's "Express Yourself" lodges itself in your head at the exact same time.
Watch Donna Summer: A Diva Who Understood The Everyday
May 17, 2012 – Summer was the Queen of Disco, but "She Works Hard for the Money" is a working-class pop anthem.
Listen Sidi Toure: A Reverent Smile In Song
May 17, 2012 – "Ni See Ay Ga Done" transcends whatever short fence language could attempt to place around a song.
Listen Lindsay Fuller: A Raw, Powerful New Voice
May 16, 2012 – In "Libby," Fuller takes a brooding, beautiful look into a world of obsession, betrayal and regret.
Listen Louis Armstrong: With Love And Grace, A Final 'Hello'
May 15, 2012 – In one of his final performances, Armstrong used "Hello Dolly" to convey the joy of being alive.
Listen John Talabot: From Sleek Grooves, A Fluid Sound
May 14, 2012 – The tempo of "Destiny" would fall perfectly in sync with the bolt strut of a high-paid runway model.
Watch Brand Nubian: For The Love Of 'Momma'
May 11, 2012 – "Momma" feels homey and handmade, which is the kind of gift moms always say they want, right?
Listen The Steel Wheels: Americana, Made By Hand
May 10, 2012 – A heavy hymn, "Rain in the Valley" is sparse and dense at once, carried by four interlocking voices.
Listen Ani DiFranco's Declaration Of Undying Love
May 9, 2012 – The take-no-bull folksinger showcases her soft, romantic side in the elegant ballad "Hearse."
Listen Scott Tixier: Sketches Of Michael Jackson
May 8, 2012 – "Elephant Rose" taps into modern-day nostalgia and still brings about something fresh.
Listen Mac DeMarco: Alluringly Sleazy
May 7, 2012 – DeMarco's "Baby's Wearing Blue Jeans" filters a lo-fi pop aesthetic through an eerie wash of glam.
