Author: Kari McElroy

Energy and enthusiasm for DAYS. Seriously. Their concerts are a workout. I love, love, love their music on its own, but the concert is a million times better. This is a band I will never miss when they come through town. Look up a live performance. They’re incredible.

Socially conscious hip-hop that’ll make you move. This group is amazing: unique sound, incredible poetry, fantastic messages. Plus, they put on a GREAT live show.

This is some feel-good hippie-folk concept music. Toss on any album of theirs and listen to the joy and the community and the stories and let your mind wander.

These two are a super fun pop/punk duo. You can feel how much they love what they’re doing, and it makes for a fantastic listening experience.

When Richard and I decided to move to Switzerland a couple years ago, I realized I needed to step up my French FAST. So I started listening to all the French-speaking music I could find. In that search, I fell in love with Canailles, a Quebecois band. They’re part of my regular rotation at this…