A return to Cat Power, and returning power to the “People” through a recent book.
Read MoreFeeling Minnesota: A Playlist
30 songs from Minnesota artists: Dessa to Dylan, Lifter Puller to Low and much more.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2026
Revealing Dry Cleaning’s “Secret Love” and considering the way Whitman touches a poet’s life.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2026
A rock legend and two Texas bands lead the first Five of 2026.
Read MoreMy Most Memorable Reads of 2025
Reviewing my year in books, one experience at a time.
Read MoreAarik's Favorite Albums of 2025
Treasured singer-songwriters, dearly-departed rappers and psych-rock debutantes lead the year that is/was in music.
Read MoreAarik's Top 40 Songs of 2025
From Jason Isbell to Jessie Murph, Ruston Kelly to The Beths, here’s a look at my favorite songs of the year.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2025
The first sign of Snocaps and a poet’s ‘Resting Bitch Face.’
Read MoreOctober 31, 2025
Returning to the music of Brandi Carlile and important phrasing from Kelly Corrigan.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2025
Diving into Poliça’s “Dreams” and re-learning Dr. King alongside my friend Donald Quist.
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