Some may know her as the queen of drum ‘n’ bass; others as the queen of breakbeat. Now she can add pop siren and production wizard to that list. It’s been many years—eleven, to be exact—since Charissa Saverio sold a million copies of her major label debut, Learning Curve (Sony). Rolling Stone even touted it as “the record Madonna wanted to make.” Fast forward a... CONTINUE READING 5

Each stride in a jog or repetition in weight lifting becomes a lot easier with a great playlist. These health club–inspired hits can get your heart pumping and encourage just about anyone to get off the couch and head to the gym. Olivia Newton-John, “Physical” The “Physical” legacy demonstrates Olivia Newton-John’s transformation from good girl to sweaty siren. A song with such... CONTINUE READING 17

It’s one of those songs you hear everywhere: in the waiting room at the dentist’s office, during half-time at a basketball game, in shopping malls and afternoon traffic jams, in the movies and in television shows. It’s a song  that you’ve probably never paused long enough to think too deeply about. That’s the thing about one-hit wonders. They blend seamlessly... CONTINUE READING 12

Ice cream is the greatest comfort food, whether it’s enjoyed on a hot summer day or eaten snuggled under a blanket on your couch watching a movie. Venus Zine used this opportunity to put together the ultimate scrumptious concoction in feel-good music to add some zing to your favorite flavor. This playlist is anything but vanilla. The Beatles, “Strawberry Fields Forever” “Strawberry... CONTINUE READING 15

With the Fourth of July a distant memory, who wants to wait until Labor Day for another celebration? Not us! It’s the perfect time to put a twist on Christmas and party holiday style with a summer twist. And with this heatwave, who doesn’t want to at least pretend that it’s a little colder out? That means eggnog on the... CONTINUE READING 7

Waiting for a night train in Norway, sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg, ages 17 and 19, sat stationary as the clock neared 6:00 a.m. It was a stripped, sombre scene that stirred extensive and emotional imagery for the aspiring songwriters. This scene would later help shape the most mournful tracks on the Swedish teens’ recent record release, The Big Black and The... CONTINUE READING 4

To celebrate the Fourth of July, we put together a playlist with Red, White and Blue bands and created an awesome musical melting pot. These American musicians (with the exception of the Moody Blues) combine different styles to create a unique, fantastic explosion of sound! So much better than pesky marching band parade music! Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Tell Me Baby” ... CONTINUE READING 11

Every summer needs a memorable playlist, whether you’re driving with your windows down, laying out in the sun, or having drinks out on the patio. We’ve put together awesome new artists to create some sunny memories for summer 2010—no matter what you’re doing. 1. AM, “Self Preservation” AM shows that despite how the “Leaves change,” his songs make summer seem like... CONTINUE READING 12

In honor of Father’s Day (this Sunday, June 20) we’ve compiled a list of our favorite tunes that deal with dads—some sentimental, some serious, some fun. Play them for dad while you give him his Father’s Day gift or a surprise Dad's Day meal. Mix some of these with a few of dad's favorite songs and...awww. 1. Alain Clark, “Father... CONTINUE READING 5

Country/R&B singer Mary McBride might be best described with a simple equation. Take a soulful voice finely suited to sing every patron of a New York dive bar into a musical coma. Add in the legacy of Merle Haggard and Janis Joplin. Factor in a taste for musical theater. Subtract the striving for corporate success tracks—and you’ll get Mary McBride. From... CONTINUE READING 4