
“The Great British Bake-Off” is Coming Back!
An amazing trailer announcing the new season of “Bake Off”!

Fascinating Japanese TV: Matsuko Deluxe
Japanese TV is fascinating, as the headline suggests, and I wish we could get more of it here in the States.

The Hollywood Bowl “Into the Woods” Should Go to Broadway
Broadway bound? I’m starting the campaign here.

5 Things to Gush About: August 5-11
The cassette is back! And more to gush about this week.

One-Hit Wonders: “99 Luftballons” by Nena
Although they had many hits back in their native Germany, Nena only hit the U.S. and U.K. once. But what a great song.

Rollicking Rock: “Filthy/Gorgeous” by Scissor Sisters
Funny is in the eye of the beholder, but I find songs like these to be a riot.

Flipping Over the Best B-Sides: “Silver Springs” by Fleetwood Mac
Beside myself over this one. One of the best songs Stevie Nicks ever wrote.

Broadway’s Greatest Songs: “Waving Through a Window” from Dear Evan Hansen
This one makes my hairs stand up whenever I hear it.

Greatest Movie Songs: “Don’t You Forget About Me”
We’re kicking off a music week with this hit from the film “The Breakfast Club”.

5 Things to Gush About: July 29-August 4
We’re in a bit of a lull before all the Fall shows and Oscar-bait movies arrive. Gives us a chance to check out some smaller shows, films and music releases.