Senior Editor Brett Callwood
Belinda Carlisle
"Little Black Book"
By 1991 and Live Your Life Be Free, Go-Go Belinda Carlisle was four albums into her solo career and she was flying. "Little Black Book" is a stroke of pop brilliance. The chorus is all hooks with no let-up.
Associate Editor Ruby Risch
Public Enemy
"Fight the Power"
You know this one. It’s righteous and it’s unfortunately always relevant. Be safe, be loud.
Editorial Intern Anna Jordan
Juan Gabriel
"Amor Eterno - En Vivo [En el Palacio de Bellas Artes]"
The most romantic, tragic performance of any song ever sung in the most romantic language (in my opinion), perfect for when I am a little sad and want to make it worse.
Operations Manager Robin Rose
Sly & the Family Stone
"There's a Riot Going On"
In mid 1971 Marvin Gaye asked the question "What’s Going On?," and Sly and the Family Stone answered "There’s A Riot Goin’ On." It's now 2025 and with the present situation in this country, this song speaks for itself.
Editorial Intern Cade Pinkerson
Amyl & the Sniffers
"Capital"
While every song off the band's sophomore album Comfort To Me is a certified mosh classic, this track exploring corporate greed and patriarchy couldn't be more relevant right now. The track is pure electricity with its sludgy guitar and chant-like chorus, while Amy's frustration can be felt emanating through the sound waves as she screams about feeling "like an animal".
Belinda Carlisle photo, by Phil King, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.
