With selections and write-ups from some of our core contributors, in alphabetical order. 

Conflict avoidance, escape into dreams, and love of nature. 

Doris Allen, John Lennon, and what love songs are really about. 

With songs by Local Natives, the Dodos, Calexico, Patrick Watson and Metric. 

Themes of joy, rebellion, conflict and praise are all touched upon in these songs involving parents.

Songs of gratitude on a Canadian thanksgiving.

Facebook friends weigh in on where to start with these two great artists.

A solo a capella rendition of a traditional song that would make a convention of devils weep. 

A look at the use of crescendos in music and what they might just do for us spiritually.

Domestic violence and sexual subjugation - and from indie female artists with integrity. What gives?