Peter Gabriel - Play

Long overdue compilation of music video work from one of the true masters. There are too many great videos here to single any out. Just watch it.

Various Artists - Live Aid

It's the 20th anniversary already and the cause is just as relevant today. Not all the performances are great, but a few are, and this is an amazing time capsule of the popular music world of the mid-80's.

Book

Tim Lawrence - Love Saves the Day : A History Of American Dance Music Culture 1970-1979

This is an instant classic in dance music scholarship. It is the most extensive and one of the most readable documents on the Manhattan dance music scene from pre-disco years to the anti-disco backlash, and it took a British professor to write it!

Non-Dance Albums Of Note

Loretta Lynn - Van Lear Rose

Jack White collaborates with Loretta Lynn to create an amazing and unique musical masterpiece. Throw all of your pre-conceptions of Jack White and Loretta Lynn out the window and just listen, then enjoy.

Brian Wilson - Smile

Nearly 40 years later it is finally complete, and there is still some fantastic music here. Brian Wilson is one of the true geniuses of American music, and this is the piece closest to his heart.

Green Day - American Idiot

Green Day cast off any suspicions they are becoming dinosaurs and make a bid for rock legend status.

Events

Dance Music Hall Of Fame Inductions

At last...and it's a useful addition to the dance music community.

Prince Musicology Tour

A fantastic tour in support of a good album. Prince is relevant again.

Death Of Rick James

A tragic event and, brushing aside all of the personal life controversy, a reminder of what an important talent he was.