Weekly Series

The Influence of the Music You Keep Close

The Influence of the Music You Keep Close

From early memories at home to songs that still feel like comfort, Em’s picks reflect a listener who’s grown alongside the music she loves.

April 14, 2026

The Kind of Listener Whose Favorite Genre Is Yes

From Taylor Swift to Tool, Sasha's picks reflect a physics teacher who understands gravity’s pull better than most, and feels music doing the same thing to her every single day.

April 9, 2026
The Kind of Listener Whose Favorite Genre Is Yes

For Robert, Music Isn't Something You Listen To. It's Something You Live.

From an album cover that feels like a film still to a Lana Del Rey record he'll carry forever, Robert's picks reflect a listener for whom music has always been something felt, not just heard.

April 4, 2026
For Robert, Music Isn't Something You Listen To. It's Something You Live.

Some Artists Take Time. Some Songs Never Leave.

From a performance that changed everything to a song that feels like home, Kyle's picks reflect a listener who knows music hits differently the second time around.

April 1, 2026
Some Artists Take Time. Some Songs Never Leave.

On No Skip Albums, Songs Wired Into You, and a One of a Kind Cover

From an intimate album launch in Kingston to nights out buzzing to the same song, their picks reflect a listener who lives for the moments music creates.

March 29, 2026
On No Skip Albums, Songs Wired Into You, and a One of a Kind Cover

Some Songs Feel Like a Movie. A Gut Punch. A Summer Romance.

From retro-futurist visuals to bittersweet Italian summers, Ally's picks reflect a listener who experiences music as much as she hears it.

March 26, 2026
Some Songs Feel Like a Movie. A Gut Punch. A Summer Romance.

How Supalung, Big Special, and Broken Bells Speak to an Ancient Soul

From bands that deserve the world to albums worth falling for all over again, Nikolai's picks reflect a listener who never really gets a moment's peace from music, and wouldn't want one.

March 23, 2026
How Supalung, Big Special, and Broken Bells Speak to an Ancient Soul