In this week's Jukebox, we explore the powerful and peculiar sounds of Ariana Gillis.

This is a first in a new series of podcasts, exploring the ignored and underestimated.

NPR's All Songs Considered website is a treasure trove for audiophiles.

Personal songs between public people.

Singer/songwriter and Beams and Struts contributor Corin Raymond talks about Tom Waits, Sam Cooke, the Rolling Stones, Howlin' Wolf and The Band.

Tribute to the best sort of industry man.

Gabor Mate is a doctor and best-selling author. His totems are Gautama Buddha, Yeshua (aka Jesus), Karl Marx, Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud. Beethoven's in there too.

Famous for booze-soaked ballads in the 70s and creative musical weirdness ever since, the legend is now sober. 

What is it about train songs? Why are there so many of them, where do they come from, and why do we love 'em so much?

At their best, musical Sevens infect their audiences with a joy so full and pure that it touches on the divine.

Do you need a perfect voice to sing a moving song?

What were people listening to then? Will you recognize the songs or the artists?

Songs from artists various Beams readers listed as being underrated.

Sixes question authority, look for guidance, play in established musical styles and defend the underdog.

A look at the latest offering from the great metal documentary filmmaker Sam Dunn.

If you’re looking for a badass party trick, it shouldn’t take you too long to figure out how to do this right? Yeah Right.

The Blue Scholars offer a combination of powerful, melodic beats and socially conscious lyrics that demand we take notice of the world around us.

You've heard of songs of Freedom but what about songs of the Apocalypse? The Jukebox takes you there.

A look at what music has to say about biology & machines.

Fives are perceptive, cerebral and secretive. In music, they're often innovative, hugely original and have a love of technology and unusual instruments.