Laufey – Bewitched (2023)

As one of the rising stars in today’s music industry, 2024 was a big year for Iceland’s Laufey, who won a Grammy for her latest release, “Bewitched.’ Fusing classical music with traditional vocal jazz, Laufey has been pushing the boundaries of familiar genres to create a sound completely her own, making her stand out from both her contemporaries, and those who came before her. Currently cultivating a worldwide fanbase, Laufey is one of the best new musicians in the world today. An introduction to her music, and why you should be listening to Laufey.

Arthur Brown – The Crazy World of Arthur Brown (1968)

In 1968 performance artist Arthur Brown brought his Faustian nightmare journey through hell to music audiences via his album “The Crazy World of Arthur Brown” and became the godfather of “shock rock.” Through his high pitched wails and the helmet that shot flames from his head, Brown would be considered a “one hit wonder,” but changed the face of rock performance forever. A look at the career of “The God of Hellfire,” the birth of shock rock and Arthur Brown’s continuing influence on the rock n’ roll landscape today.

Bob Dylan – The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan (1963)

When Bob Dylan released his sacond album, “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan,” in 1963, he gained world wide fame for his political writings and anti-war musings. But behind the songs was the influence of his then girlfriend Suze Rotolo, who was immoralized walking with him on the album’s front cover. Who was Suze Rotolo, and how did she help shape the legend that would become Bob Dylan? A look into their relationship and Suze’s important place in the Bob Dylan mythos.

Various Artists – Zabriskie Point Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1970)

Although it was one of the biggest box office bombs of the all time, Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1970 film “Zabriskie Point” spawned one of the best soundtrack albums of the era with original music by The Grateful Dead, The Youngbloods, Kaleidoscope and Pink Floyd. The resu.t was a soundtrack album more culturally relevant and remembered than the film that spawned it. Extra: A brief overview of the lives of the couple on the cover, Mark Frechette and Daria Halprin,.