Dance producer Dimension has released "Guardian Angel," a collaboration with vocalist Karen Harding. This mid-to-uptempo EDM track has an uplifting and almost anthemic feel to it. Karen's vocal performance perfectly captures the lyrics and vibe of the song. Check it out and see what you think.

Song Review: Britta Phillips – “Last Christmas” On December 4, 2025, Britta Phillips, the singing voice of Jem from the 80’s cartoon Jem, released a cover of Wham!’s last Christmas. It should be noted, though, that the cover has been released under the “Jem and the Holograms” branding. This wasn’t…

#ToriAmos' 2001 covers album 'Strange Little Girls' has been remastered and expanded for a 2CD and 2LP reissue early next year. More > bit.ly/4q5YUCh

Time for one more, in 2025? 😀 I'm delighted to announce that #GeorgeMichael's 1987 debut album 'Faith' is #56 in the SDE Surround Series of blu-ray audios. It features a Dolby Atmos Mix, 5.1 Mix, Stereo Mix + 13 bonus tracks. Details & pre-order links > bit.ly/4pE3NCW

Kenshi Yonezu’s ‘IRIS OUT’ Returns to No. 1 as Number_i’s ‘LAVALAVA’ Bows as No. 2 on Japan Hot 100

“Come On Let’s Go” by Los Lobos was a US #21 hit in 1987. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 #loslobos #EveryHitSongEver

“Come On Let’s Go” by Ritchie Valens was a US #42 hit in 1958. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #ritchievalens #EveryHitSongEver

Remembering Sam Cooke (January 22, 1931-December 11, 1964)

Album Cover: Celine Dion - "These Are Special Times" (1998)

Pink's "Raise Your Glass" hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on December 11, 2010.

Kevin Jonas from Jonas Brothers recently released a solo track titled, "Changing." This pop track is catchy, but it also has a laid-back vibe in its arrangement. Kevin's vocal delivery sells the song's lyrical theme to the listener. Check it out and see what you think.

Song Review: Bryan Adams – “California Christmas” Around the end of November 2025, Bryan Adams released “California Christmas,” a single from Bryan Adams & Friends A Great Big Holiday Jam, a soundtrack album for a television special of the same name. The song was recorded live at Vancouver’s…

Queen released 'A Day at the Races' 49 years ago on December 10, 1976 | Discover where it ranks in our readers' poll here: album.ink/QueenPoll

Happy 40th Anniversary to Fine Young Cannibals’ eponymous debut album ‘Fine Young Cannibals’ originally released December 10, 1985 | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @tenelson65.bsky.social here: album.ink/FYCfyc

#OneHitWondered The week ending December 9, 1967, LA folk rockers Stone Poneys earned US #OneHitWonder honors when their Michael Nesmith-penned “Different Drum” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #33. The single spent 13 weeks on the chart, peaking at #13. #StonePoneys #OneHitWondered

10 December 1976: Wings’ live album Wings Over America is released in the USA. The triple-disc album followed the 13-month Wings Over The World tour, which visited 10 countries. Wings Over America topped the Billboard 200 in America in early 1977. www.beatlesbible.com/people/paul-...

“C’mon and Get My Love” by D Mob and Cathy Dennis was a US #10 hit in 1990. ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 #cathydennis #EveryHitSongEver

“Come Into My World” by Kylie Minogue was a US #91 hit in 2003. ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 #kylieminogue #EveryHitSongEver

“Come In Out of the Rain” by Wendy Moten was a US #55 hit in 1993. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #EveryHitSongEver

Remembering Otis Redding (September 9, 1941-December 10, 1967)

Remembering Rick Danko from The Band (December 29, 1943-December 10, 1999)

Remembering Darren Robinson from The Fat Boys (June 10, 1967-December 10, 1995) #Music, #DarrenRobinson, #TheFatBoys

Remembering Michael Nesmith from The Monkees (December 30, 1942-December 10, 2021) #Music, #MichaelNesmith, #TheMonkees

5 Seconds of Summer released "Start Over" as a bonus track from their album, Everyone's A Star! This midtempo track has an 80's influence in the musical arrangement, but it has a modern sheen to it. The sound of the track complements its lyrical theme. Check it out and see what you think.

Song Review: Ikimono-gakari – “Ikite, Sansan” On December 8, 2025, Japanese pop rock duo Ikimono-gakari released the video for “Ikite, Sansan” (which translates to “Live, radiantly”). The song is being used as the opening theme for the sixth season of the Kingdom anime. I have to be upfront in…

Album Review: Celine Dion – “These Are Special Times” On October 30, 1998, Celine Dion released These Are Special Times, her first English-language Christmas album. In the United States, the album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 album chart and has been certified six-times Platinum by…

Fine Young Cannibals released their eponymous debut album ‘Fine Young Cannibals’ (1985) 40 years ago this week | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @tenelson65.bsky.social here: album.ink/FYCfyc

9 December 1974: Dark Horse, George Harrison’s fifth solo album, is released in the USA. It is certified gold by the RIAA based on advance orders alone. Dark Horse peaks at number 4 on the Billboard 200, spending 17 weeks on the chart. www.beatlesbible.com/people/georg...

“Come Home With Me Baby” by Dead or Alive was a US #69 hit in 1989. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #deadoralive #EveryHitSongEver

Remembering Patty Donahue from The Waitresses (March 29, 1956-December 9, 1996) #Music, #PattyDonahue, #TheWaitresses

Remembering Marie Fredriksson from Roxette (May 30, 1958-December 9, 2019) #Music, #MarieFredriksson, #Roxette

Hannah Laing released "Have You Ever Loved (Ellie)," a collaboration with Hannah Boleyn. It's a tribute to Hannah L's friend who passed away. This trance EDM track has a bit of wistful feel to it. Hannah B's vocals capture the emotion of the lyrics. Check it out and see what you think.

Remember when I collaborated with A Days Wait on “New Souls” last year? No? Well, I did. And now we've got a new one! You can pre-save “Empty Promises” on Spotify, Apple Music, or Deezer, and even opt to have all my future releases automatically saved. ffm.colortheory.com/emptypromises

Song of the Moment: Stevie B. – “Because I Love You (The Postman Song)” The first song I remember hearing by Stevie B. was the pop ballad, “Love Me For Life,” when it appeared on the Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 early on in 1990. As a teenager, I thought it was an OK song, but it was memorable enough…

#OutThisWeek Pink Floyd, The Alan Parsons Project, Oasis and Blur (😁), Gary Numan, T. Rex and more > bit.ly/48zCl3b

#NotAOneHitWonder #OTD in 2004, we lost Dimebag Darrell in the most brutal way: onstage, guitar in hand. It’s still hard to process that he was taken so violently… But when we remember Dime, it’s not just about how he died, it’s about how he lived, that tone, that grin, those riffs. #OneHitWondered

8 December 1967: The Beatles' six-song Magical Mystery Tour EP is released in the UK, two weeks before the film is premiered on BBC TV. "Roll up! Roll up for the mystery tour!" See more: www.beatlesbible.com/1967/12/08/u...

“Come On Eileen” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners was a US #1 hit in 1983. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #dexysmidnightrunners #EveryHitSongEver

Remembering John Lennon from The Beatles (October 9, 1940-December 8, 1980)

Queen released the Flash Gordon soundtrack on December 8, 1980. Happy 45th anniversary to the Flash Gordon soundtrack!

Stevie B.'s "Because I Love You (The Postman Song)" hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on December 8, 1990 and spent four weeks at the top of the chart.

Alexander Stewart recently released "The Way a Heart Breaks." This midtempo pop track is from the point of view of a speaker experiencing a breakup. Alexander's vocal performance perfectly captures the speaker's heartbreak. I hope pop radio gives this a chance. Check it out and see what you think.

New Music Discoveries: November 30-December 6, 2025 I share new music that I've discovered during the week on AeschTunes' social media channels (Bluesky, Mastodon, Tumblr, and YouTube), and each Sunday I post a "New Music Discoveries" post to the AeschTunes website that collects all of the songs…

Song of the Moment: Mr. Mister – “Broken Wings” The first song I truly have a memory of hearing by Mr. Mister is “Kyrie,” but I’m sure I heard “Broken Wings” at the time. “Broken Wings” is a song I picked up on after “Kyrie,” I remember that even as a pre-teen, this song grabbed me. While I may…

U2's 'Achtung Baby' hit #1 on the US albums chart 34 years ago on December 7, 1991 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/U2AchtungBaby

UK #SynthPop group #OMD’s 1988 single “Dreaming” was the last release to feature the band’s original line-up. It was a hit in the USA reaching #16 but peaked at #50 in the UK. Vocalist #AndyMcCluskey despised the song & still, it became a Starck fave #80sMusic #80sRetro #80s youtu.be/bIeHFrzWP_o

“Come Go With Me” by Expose was a US #5 hit in 1987. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #expose #EveryHitSongEver

Remembering Larry Steinbachek from Bronski Beat (May 6, 1960-December 7, 2016) #Music, #LarrySteinbachek, #BronskiBeat

Remembering Steve Bronski from Bronski Beat (February 7, 1960-December 7, 2021) #Music, #SteveBronski, #BronskiBeat

Set image: Erasure - "Snow Globe" (Deluxe Box Set, 2013)