Jam Of The Day – Hold Back The River – James Bay
Sweet, soulful, warm, and familiar. Subscribe to the JamSpreader playlist on Spotify. Spread the jam. Video:
Sweet, soulful, warm, and familiar. Subscribe to the JamSpreader playlist on Spotify. Spread the jam. Video:
Tom Odell’s cover of the John Lennon song “Real Love” is being used in the John Lewis (UK chain of stores) Christmas advertisements this year. If you’re not already involved Read More
Folky Americana meets modern blue-eyed soul from an Englishman with a voice that defies his appearance. Remember Rick Astley? Subscribe to the JamSpreader playlist on Spotify. Spread the jam. There’s Read More
Indulging in some electro today. Eye on It by TobyMac gets an EDM makeover for the Phenomenon Remix by Soul Glow Activatur. Subscribe to the JamSpreader playlist on Spotify. Spread Read More
The Civil Wars take a folk song treatment to Michael Jackson’s pop hit with their bare-boned acoustic rendition. Subscribe to the JamSpreader playlist on Spotify. Spread the jam. Video:
Delilah is from the upcoming album Tony Lucca. Here’s another one where I had absolutely no idea this guy was on a TV talent show. This one being The Voice. Read More
There’s a chill in the air, holidays are just around the corner, and it’s the perfect season for taking in a Broadway play or two. This Broadway classic from the Read More
Wow, if there’s a new song that just screams 1980s, it’s this one. Let’s pretend we’re lying on the floor and reading the back of the album cover while we’re Read More
If you grew up with Elvis postcards on the fridge, you’ll be feeling this song with its weepy and nostalgic traditional country sounds mixed with a modern indie aesthetic. Subscribe Read More
From the album My Dream Duets. So Barry Manilow released an album of duets just in time for Halloween this year. What made the timing of that perfect was the Read More
It’s Monday and I need to get moving so I find myself reaching for some EDM. Blind Heart is a new track from Cazzette that features the soulful vocals of Read More
From the album Ask Me to Dance. Warm and soothing like pancakes for breakfast. As you pour the syrup, you have vague memories of awkward slow dances to the 1980s Read More
Really fun opening track from the new Little Big Town album Pain Killer rocks with attitude, confidence, and bravado. Subscribe to the JamSpreader playlist on Spotify. Spread the jam.
From the album Twelve Tales. You’ll swear that you’ve heard this haunting melody before but you just can’t put your finger on where. Was it an old folk song? A Read More
From the album Take It Like A Man. Flashback to a summer day in the 70s. You’re wearing your favorite cut-off jean shorts and riding around with your bare feet Read More
From the album Lost On The River. Sweet and soulful minimalistic tremolo-heavy retro inspired indie rock. Producer T Bone Burnett recruited Elvis Costello, My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James, and Read More
The first time I heard this song, I was like… “Oh, it’s ripping off Jack White’s cover of the old blues tune ‘I’m Shaking’ by Little Willie John.” “It has Read More
From the album Blue Planet Eyes. One part INXS. One part ABBA. One part Fleetwood Mac. One part 80s rhythmic pop. One part 70s melodic rock. Stir to combine. Serve. Read More
Ezra Vine describes this song as “an exploration of confusion as well as optimism, and the often blurred lines between reality and desire.” Do I really want to get that Read More
One of the greatest male vocalists of 20th century pop music, Engelbert Humperdinck, has a brand new CD out featuring 23 duets with huge artists like Elton John, Willie Nelson, Read More
This one is all about the vibe – the smooth, mellow, comfy vibe. It’s like laying in bed on a cold rainy day when you don’t have to go anywhere Read More
It’s Monday, I’m in the middle of my first cuppa caffeine for the day, and I feel like I’m walking like a zombie. Like a Zombie… Perfect song. Happy Monday! Read More
Barbra Streisand’s new Partnersduets CD came out today and is lush with posh arrangements that sound part Disney movie and part Broadway show. The best track on the album is Read More
Yah, mahn… I’m in the need of some tropical reggae flavor to get me moving and inspired on this back to work Monday. If I close my eyes, I can Read More
Need some energy today? How about a song as bright and sweet as a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice? Check out “Wonder What You’re Doing For The Rest Of Read More
From the album Commonwealth… It’s Friday the 12th, but we’re listening to 13 (Under A Bad Sign) by Sloan. Loving the dark, 60s, Munsters-esque vibe. Can’t you just see Herman Read More
Float away on a lush and peaceful exploration of outer and inner space. Subscribe to the JamSpreader playlist on Spotify. Spread the jam.
From the album “Get Hurt”. This reflective acoustic ballad will do just what it’s title says – Break Your Heart. Subscribe to the JamSpreader playlist on Spotify. Spread the jam.
I love a good story song, especially when it’s dark and twisted with an infectious hook and undeniable groove. Girlfriends in crime ride again. Subscribe to the JamSpreader playlist on Read More
I’ll be the first to tell you that I had no idea Caleb Johnson won American Idol. I haven’t watched that show in many years. And if I had known Read More