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Top Tracks of 2021

Issue 153Be Here Now

It’s been a wonderful year for new music, and my favorites of 2021 are listed below. You can find them all on my Spotify playlist Be Here Now, which I regularly update with...

Sweet Summer Songs

Issue 145BE HERE NOW

Welcome to the latest edition of Be Here Now, the column/playlist for folks who would like to discover outstanding contemporary artists but could use a little help navigating all of the...

The Best Tracks of 2021 (So Far)

Issue 142BE HERE NOW

We are more than halfway through 2021 and its been a great year for new music. Today, I’ll highlight a few of the best tracks of 2021. Some are by...

Woods, The Weather Station, A Touch of Sault an...

Issue 138BE HERE NOW

Welcome to the new edition of Be Here Now, a column/playlist where we compile inspiring new music for busy folks who would like to discover outstanding contemporary artists. Here is the...

Be Here Now: Recommended New Rock

Issue 133BE HERE NOW

Welcome to the new edition of Be Here Now, a column/playlist where we compile inspired new music for busy folks who would like to discover outstanding contemporary artists. Here is a...

Outstanding Female Artists: Recommended Listening

Issue 129BE HERE NOW

Welcome to the second edition of Be Here Now, a new column/playlist where we compile inspired new music for busy folks who would like to discover outstanding contemporary artists. Here is...

Hard Times, Thrilling New Music

Issue 127BE HERE NOW

Hard times often produce spectacular music, and 2020 was a year in which artists responded to this disorienting year with songs of joy, insight and poignancy. This is a thrilling...