Queen Deeper Dive: “Son And Daughter" (steel yourself, this is valid)
Brian's stomping exploration of human intention versus human capacity is one of Queen's best examples of dark and gritty, bluesy rock 'n' roll. It demands dirt and buzzing and harshness, and as we exp...
4 Feb 38min
Reclaiming and Inhabiting Ourselves
As I kick off my sixth season(!) of my podcast, I'm taking a break from Queen and music; and leaning into my life experience to offer you encouragement, ideas, and inspiration. It's been an interestin...
4 Jan 38min
Queen Deeper Dive: “Modern Times Rock 'n' Roll" (guitar solo)
Roger's first contribution to Queen blasts out of the gate and while it might be an intentional (or even subconscious) nod to another band, it stands on its own as a blazing statement of presence. Var...
27 Des 202537min
Queen Deeper Dive: “The Night Comes Down" and it's dark again
One of my favorites on Queen's debut, "The Night Comes Down" is Brian's glittery and somber acoustic-driven ballad. It's a standout in their entire catalog; and not just because it's the only De Lane ...
9 Nov 202546min
Queen Deeper Dive: “Liar”, nobody believes you
When it comes to capturing every facet of Queen on their '73 debut, there is no better example than "Liar". Its powerful tension and controlled chaos are expertly expressed through a dynamic lead voca...
16 Sep 202550min
Micro Dive: Come get your "Honey"
I'm kicking off my new micro-series by visiting Robyn's fantastic "Honey"; a song that deserved a special spot on my Chillout list and one I've listened to so much, it might as well be an anthem. It s...
14 Aug 202511min
Allowing Ourselves to Be
When was the last time you allowed yourself to be yourself; and gave it away? I had a moment at my recent hair refresh appointment that both terrified and lifted me. And it gave me a new perspective o...
10 Aug 202531min
Queen Deep Diversion: 30-Day Challenge
In 2020, I embarked on a 30-day challenge to choose a favorite Queen song in various categories (favorite ballad, favorite album opener, etc.). I hadn't revisited that list in some time, and I thought...
2 Aug 202545min
