Posts by Michael Saltsman

Contributor Archives: Michael Saltsman

Millionyoung

Millionyoung needs to dance, and so do you.

Your Morning Weather Report

Weather Report delivers the only forecast that matters: funkiness.

Inlets vs Outlets: More Electrifying?

A Daytrotter recording of the band Inlets pushes their songwriting and performance chops to the forefront, making it easy to enjoy the music's excitement.

MGMT: Music Greatens (with) More Time

In today's Daily Cut, listen to a track from a recent Daytrotter session with MGMT - a band who's newest album makes us think they've got some staying power.

Kanye in the Concert Vault? Sample This!

Thanks, Veterans!

Evil Woman Rocks, Kicks Day In Pants

This song was playing when I walked into the Vault this morning. Maybe it’s a subconscious Halloween leftover, or just that this song is amazing, but it was the perfect way to start the morning. Check out this and the rest of ELO’s show from 1976 to give your day a good kick in the pants!

Bowie Saves The Day

Attending (or hosting) a Halloween party this weekend? Waited to the last minute to prepare? Never fear, Bowie is here! Over the years he has gifted us with a number of iconic “looks” to choose from for your last minute costume. Man or woman, young or old, Bowie’s got a face for you that’s sure [...]

Happy Birthday Dizzy!

Like thousands and thousands of others, Dizzy Gillespie was one of the main reasons I started to play the trumpet, and pursue music in general. I can’t think of any other artist who I was so excited about and so engulfed by as a 9 year old  that simultaneously had the same sort of resonance with a whole different generation. For [...]

A Wonderful World

I’ve been on a big Stevie Wonder kick for the past week. Not surprisingly he’s got a song for any mood or state of mind. Some jerk spilled coffee on you during your commute? Stevie is there. Just found 20 bucks on the street? Stevie is there. Need something to wind down/up to? Stevie is [...]