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Editors Picks
10 Best Echo and the Bunnymen Songs
Echo and the Bunnymen are one of the UK’s most cherished indie bands. Combining post-punk guitars, new wave romanticism and psychedelic weirdness, they make a unique style of baroque pop, fronted by the enigmatic, sunglasses-wearing Ian McCulloch. A David Bowie obsession inspired the singer’s grandiose themes and mystical imagery, while …
Top 12 Kurt Vile Songs, Folk-Infused Psych-Pop Maestro
From lo-fi, self-recorded CDs to masterfully produced, country-soaked guitar records, Kurt Vile has strolled his own meandering route towards the table of great American songwriters. We’re zoning out and honing in on a dozen picks from the master of folk-infused psych-pop
10 Best David Crosby Songs, Folk Rock Phenom
An understated yet powerful songwriter and musician, David Crosby released a dynamic range of solo work when he wasn’t touring with his supergroup, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. With unique harmonies that border on the inimitable and a songwriting style that gently challenges the status quo, we unpack Crosby’s shimmering singles and autobiographical albums that have intrigued listeners and baffled critics since the early 1970s
Virtual Brilliance – 13 Best Gorillaz Songs
Blending rap, electronica and funk with stunning hand-drawn characters, Gorillaz quickly rose from cult collaboration to global phenomenon. We’re taking a closer look at the world’s biggest virtual band
12 Best Sufjan Stevens Songs, Folk-Pop Songsmith
Sufjan Stevens combines stripped-back, intimate guitar folk with grandiose, flamboyant storytelling and theatrical stage shows. Check out 12 of his majestic best
10 Best Everly Brothers Songs, Country Rock Pioneers
With distinctive harmonies and one-of-a-kind rhythm guitar work, The Everly Brothers’ revolutionary contributions to the early days of rock and roll also lead to them being pioneering figures of the country rock subgenre. Check out the stories behind the duo’s greatest hits
10 Best John Prine Songs, Great American Troubadour
With a music career spanning 50 years, John Prine remained a dedicated songwriter faithful to his craft whether experiencing international acclaim or battling cancer. Through it all, he never shut himself off from life, and it showed in his intimate, emotive songs. From smash hits told from a female perspective contemplating the meaning of existence to pensive ballads highlighting societal struggles, Prine’s body of work is both powerful and reassuring. Read on and rediscover his most popular compositions listeners still can’t get enough of
Top 11 Tyler Childers Songs, Appalachian Poet
The appeal of Kentucky born Tyler Childers is so strong that people who typically don’t like country music are blown away when they hear him. Blending Appalachian old-time country and bluegrass sounds with poetic but honest and direct lyrics, here’s our pick of his best songs so far
12 Best Modest Mouse Songs, Warped Folk-Rock Stalwarts
Led by the prolific Isaac Brock, Modest Mouse have carved out a reputation as one of indie rock’s most reliable outfits, delivering a genre-bending fusion of folk, punk-pop, psyche and everything in between. We’ve put together a dozen of their best
10 Best Ray LaMontagne Songs, Folk-Rock Romanticist
A romantic at heart, this introverted lyricist has penned some of the 21st century’s most poetic folk songs. Explore a world of love, hard-learned wisdom, and trouble with indie icon Ray LaMontagne’s best-known tracks
The Incredible Lady Day: 11 Best Billie Holiday Songs
Affectionately called Lady Day by her fellow musician-friends, Billie Holiday is one of the 20th century’s signature voices. She commanded the mic and bravely bared her soul for audiences while reimagining the vocalist’s role at the helm, steering the band with each swinging, jazzy note effortlessly communicated to awe-struck listeners
36 Best Salsa Songs that Will Make You Want to Bailar!
Salsa (meaning ‘spicy’ or ‘hot’ in Spanish) is a fiery musical genre that has become part of the Latin identity. It’s also the name for a Latin dance style – first popularized in New York City in the 1960s – that blends Cuban dance styles (mambo, pachanga, and rumba) and …
About Zing
Hi, I’m Ged Richardson. I run this site with a group of independent musicians and writers.
For me, music is the ultimate healer. As a self-diagnosed music junky and “crate digger”, I’m constantly listening to and discovering music. Here’s my humble attempt to share what I’ve found with the world and pay it forward.
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Video Essays
Every now and again Ged dons his filmmaker hat and records a video. Here’s one that has an insane amount of views.
We explore the creative genius behind one of pop music’s most original musicians, Peter Gabriel.