Ron Sexsmith's "God Loves Everyone" is a song of comfort and unity. It's also certainly one of his boldest artistic statements, quietly but resolutely defying the idea that faith and concepts of God must be rooted in hierarchy and domination. Is this personal or political? It's kind of both.

http://thedeletebin.com/2026/06/08/ron-sexsmith-sings-god-loves-everyone/

The Let's Dance record was huge for David Bowie, delivered just in time for the MTV age and for a new generation of listeners. But hidden beneath its danceable, funky sheen lies some of the themes Bowie explored since the beginning; isolation, alienation, and struggle. Read more.

http://thedeletebin.com/2026/06/01/david-bowie-sings-lets-dance/

After seven decades as a musician, Herbie Hancock wanted to explore how music across cultures and genres may provide insight on how to achieve world peace. With this final song on 2010s The Imagine Project, here's a vision to consider.

http://thedeletebin.com/2026/05/25/herbie-hancock-plays-the-song-goes-on/

Crash Test Dummies' international signature hit was an example of their songwriting style that exudes a sense of childhood innocence. Here, that innocence is under pressure from a world that demands conformity. It also suggests what's needed for on a more compassionate world for all kids.

http://thedeletebin.com/2026/05/18/crash-test-dummies-play-mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm/

Talk Talk began their journey away from pure synthpop by their second album, *It's My Life* (1984). They began their journey toward greater artistic depth. This tune of their early successes - a song about the will and obedience in a significant literary year when these themes were top of mind

http://thedeletebin.com/2026/05/11/talk-talk-play-such-a-shame/

Setting the intenet on fire, Quebec-based math rock twosome Angine de Poitrine have captured imaginations with their experimental and highly unconventional math rock. But what does this spike in interest say about music itself and how it's normally presented to us? How does it undercut how music is usually delivered to us?

http://thedeletebin.com/2026/05/04/angine-de-poitrine-play-fabienk/

An phenomenally skillful and versatile guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Yasmin Williams explores an Appalachian style, capturing the heart of it while also telling a vivid story at the same time. Listen here.

http://thedeletebin.com/2026/04/27/yasmin-williams-plays-hummingbird/

The Stone Roses embodied a cutting edge scene by the end of the 1980s in Manchester. By 1994, they were fighting against a loss of momentum. How does this tune reflect where they were at during that time? How does its imagery undercut expectations, while also reflecting a kind of lost idealism?

http://thedeletebin.com/2026/04/20/the-stone-roses-play-love-spreads/

An enigmatic figure, William Onyeabor's music was almost as mysterious as he was. Cutting records and distributing them from his own studio in Enugu Nigeria, it was seemingly unconnected to any music scene. But what does this song say about global issues of the time? And what was its intent?

http://thedeletebin.com/2026/04/13/william-onyeabor-sings-atomic-bomb/

With a clarion voice of ferocity and gentleness all in one, Neko Case is a singer, songwriter, interpreter, and musical synthesist across established genres and no genres. Here are 20 great Neko Case songs to consider, absorb, and celebrate. Find your favourites and discover new ones, too.

http://thedeletebin.com/2026/04/06/20-great-neko-case-songs/