Andrew Martone

Andrew Martone

Is Aretha Franklin’s “Ain’t No Way” An Undercover LGBT Anthem?

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January 22, 2018
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Introduction Before I get started on “Ain’t No Way”, I want to address a few things (in case this crosses Miss Franklin’s eyes). The intention of this piece is not gossip. No malice is intended in these words. I’m simply working off information I’ve learned, and a theory I came up with as a music fan, listener, and interpreter of lyrics. If anything,
the 1975 cover sade's by your side

The 1975 cover Sade’s “By Your Side”: 97 Words

February 22, 2017
Taking on music royalty is always a tricky thing. Taking on Sade however, is a whole different story. British band The 1975 are up to the task. The quad deliver an ambient and atmospheric rendition of Sade’s By Your Side. Lead singer Matt Healy’s voice drips with vocal effects. Vocal
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Etta James Playlist

Playlist: Etta James Essentials

January 20, 2017
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Etta James was one of the greatest singers of the 20th century. Beyond her signature “At Last”, she was a musical chameleon who jumped across genres. Her sound infuses elements of soul, pop, jazz, blues, rock, and even country. Below, we dig into 30 of her best songs, both hits and
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Christmas Sounds Like… These 3 Albums

December 18, 2016
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My Top 3 Christmas Albums… And Why The holidays are a magical time. When you’re a kid, it’s the most exciting part of the year. Presents! And did I mention, presents? As a result of getting older priorities change, while time has a funny way of de-railing the joy of
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