Strong Songs
Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work.
Funky Drummers, Cheap Guitars & Sting
What do George Michael, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran, and the Powerpuff Girls have in common?
Programming Note: Moving to Fridays
Hello all - this is just a little note to let you all know that in Year Four, I'm moving the Strong Songs publish day from every other Wednesday to every other Friday. The first episode of Year Four will go up next Friday, January 14. That's it; that's the update! I know some folks like to know when...
Year Three, In Review
Kirk takes a look back at the many musical memories of Strong Songs year three.
Singing Like A Star, with Eric Vetro
What do Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, John Legend, and Katy Perry have in common? They all study with Eric Vetro, one of the most in-demand vocal coaches in the world.
Metroid Music, Bond Themes & Jazz Philosophy
Polish your reading glasses and pour a cup of tea - it's time for a Strong Songs mailbag!
"Love Will Never Do (Without You)" by Janet Jackson
They said it couldn't last, so we had to prove them wrong... by making an episode of Strong Songs all about Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis.
Clave, Chorus & "Careless Whisper"
Well, look at that - it's a mailbag episode! Kirk answers your questions on Bo Diddley, Minecraft, The Supremes, chorus guitar, XTC, Parquet Courts, and the mystery of the "Careless Whisper" sax solo.