"God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys

Strong Songs returns to the mighty Annie Lennox, for a closer look at her initially patient, eventually soaring 1992 single "Little Bird." This song allllmost beat out "Walking On Broken Glass" to get an episode last time around, and it's easy to see why. Written by: Annie Lennox ...  Show more

It's time for a second helping of ABBA, and how could we resist "Mamma Mia"? Kirk peels back the layers of one of the band's most beloved songs, revealing a carefully crafted concoction of melodies, countermelodies, stealthy synthesizers, and marimbas. Written by: Benny Andersson ...  Show more

Our Switched on Summer throwback mini-series begins in the heart of the 1960s, with the Beach Boys' perennial school's-out jam "I Get Around." We explore how every aspect of Brian Wilson's two-minute-long masterpiece is perfectly calculated to literally "get around"—harmonically, ...  Show more

Adam and Peter dive into some of the greatest tracks by the incredible Charlie Haden. Our Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0j2izk6G8ZzBhEK7yf2W2r?si=olxr53YgQUSpiZw6NvpiIAUnlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Looking to drop a questio ...  Show more

In this episode, Adam and Peter check out one of Stevie Wonder's iconic albums. The master piece entitled "Songs in the Key of Life". What would you rate this album?Check the album yourself!Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Have a question for us? ...  Show more

It's time. Nate and Charlie break down the K Pop Demonhunters soundtrack to uncover the musical secrets behind its unprecedented success. From West Side Story to Gregorian chant, Phrygian modes to musical theater clichés, we 'll explain why you can't stop listening to the sounds ...  Show more