Dave's Lounge

This week, as I’m packing up for a much-needed weekend getaway, we’re welcoming back our old friends at Sine Music, who will be releasing Cosmic Chill Lounge Volume 6 this weekend. If you enjoy that laid-back sound, you’ll find quite … Continue reading →

In an era of seemingly endless media choices all fighting for your attention, we forget that roughly 90% of everything that we can read, watch or listen to is currently being controlled by six giant corporations, and much of the … Continue reading →

Anyone who knows me knows how much of a sucker I am for a great female singing voice. So this week, to celebrate the 8th anniversary of Dave’s Lounge, I’m going to showcase two of the voices that inspired me … Continue reading →

And now, a classic episode of Dave’s Lounge, and one I still think about from time to time. Thought it was worth revisiting. I’ll have the 8th anniversary show up on Tuesday, April 30th — although if you want to … Continue reading →

As Dave’s Lounge approaches its 8th anniversary, let’s take a moment to spotlight one of my favorite labels from the last two years. The boys at Cold Busted Records know their style and embrace it. What’s more, they embrace the … Continue reading →

We’re exploring some new sounds and pushing a few boundaries in the lounge this week. Keep your mind open to what you’re about to hear. For an open music industry to work for us, we need to be open, too. … Continue reading →

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for me, as I’ve been traveling the last two weekends and DJing for dancers into the wee hours of the morning. So I don’t have much to say, but I figure the music … Continue reading →

Last week, AboveTheLaw.com had some fun with a Craigslist post in which Satan was seeking new attorneys. The blog made the obvious reference to the film The Devil’s Advocate, which featured a young lawyer shouting at his devilish client, "I … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered why you never hear independent music on the radio? I’ll explain why this week, and then I’ll play some great independent music for you. I think you’ll really enjoy some of this week’s selections… Playlist for … Continue reading →

About 20 years ago, a Bay Area rapper asked on one of his group’s hit singles, "If you’re really dope, why ain’t you signed yet?" Within a decade, though, that group was releasing new music on its own label. In … Continue reading →