Archive - Setting the Tone

A Rabbit Hole of Music Discovery

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how difficult music discovery has become.

May 13 •

April 2025

Q1 2025 Music Roundup

What I've been listening to lately.

Apr 15 •

Aging Out of Music

Apr 4 •

April 2024

What I’ve Been Listening to Lately

Just some good old fashioned music recommendations

Apr 19, 2024 •

Vinyl of the Month: Tapestry by Carole King

Just a girl and her piano.

Apr 12, 2024 •

March 2024

Playlist of the Month: Spring Equinox

Music for the start of spring.

Mar 15, 2024 •

Going to Concerts Alone

or my evening with Margaret Glaspy

Mar 1, 2024 •

February 2024

An Encounter with Rachmaninoff

A couple weeks ago, I watched the 1945 movie Brief Encounter directed by David Lean.

Feb 2, 2024 •

January 2024

2023 Albums You Should Listen To

Happy new year!

Jan 12, 2024 •

December 2023

100 Songs of 2023

A playlist of my favorite songs from this year

Dec 15, 2023 •

November 2023

Playlist of the Month: Gratitude

A new playlist to get your holiday started early.

Nov 22, 2023 •

Vinyl of the Month: Hearts by America

An exploration of my dad-rock era.

Nov 17, 2023 •

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