The JayTunes Jam

It’s the start of another month and time to check out some new recommendations on the JayTunes Homepage.  In addition to the Song and Artist of the Month, Blast from the Past, and Kiddie Corner, you’ll also notice that I have a couple new categories: “Gems,” some great lesser-known music that never made it on the charts, and “Private Picks,” [...]

I know summer doesn’t officially start until June 21, but for most of us summer is really from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  To that end (and sadly as the sun shone brightly outside), I posted a list of my Top 10 Summer Songs.  It wasn’t easy to create.  Sinatra is in, but Henley is [...]

Whether or not you’re into this year’s David vs. David drama, you have to appreciate that American Idol has had a huge impact on the music industry.  For a little stroll down memory lane, check out my list of great performances by Idol alums including Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, and more.  Sorry Claymates- I [...]

It’s that time of year when seniors graduate and underclassmen (and teachers) get psyched up for summer vacation.  In honor of those students and teachers I made a favorite School Songs List.  Of course they’re not all traditional school songs, but I did include a fun album from the University of Michigan Band featuring “On Wisconsin,”  [...]

May marks the 38th birthday of my friend Ben.  As I was thinking about him I realized that I like a lot of music by guys named Ben, so I came up with a Ben List.  One of the songs on the list is by my friend Ben’s a cappella group Face.  If you haven’t [...]

Today Jason Mraz’s new album We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. was released.  It’s got a bunch of great songs on it, including “I’m Yours,” “Live High,” and “Lucky,” a romantic duet with Colbie Caillat.  My favorite, though, has to be “Butterfly,” a funky song of seduction featuring some great 70′s-era rhythm and horns. Check out those songs [...]

In honor of Armed Forces Day (May 17) and Memorial Day (May 26), I’ve published a list of my favorite soldier songs featuring some great music by Rhonda Vincent, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Dixie Chicks, Bob Marley, and more.  Coincidentally, June 1 will mark the debut of “Private Picks,” a new monthly homepage column of great 80′s [...]

Got your economic stimulus rebate check yet?  I don’t, but I do have a list of songs pertaining to money.  I thought about “If I Had $1,000,000″, “Rich Girl,” and “She Works Hard for the Money,” but they didn’t make the cut.  Check out what did here.

Ever heard of Jamie Lidell?  A couple of years ago the Brit had a minor hit with a Motown-style song called “Multiply” that I really liked (see my Best of 2005 list).  Now he’s back with a new album called Jim that is even groovier and better produced.  Check it out (and another throwback soul tune by [...]

What’s going on? With Mother’s Day just a week away, I thought I’d put together a new list consisting of an odd collection of songs having something to do with our favorite womb-providers. Check it out here!