Music for curious listeners.https://www.jamwise.org/en-ushttps://www.jamwise.org/p/greatest-albums-from-y2k/https://www.jamwise.org/p/greatest-albums-from-y2k/Wazzzzuupppp from the year 2000. Featuring: Santana, Radiohead, Erykah Badu, Outkast, Linkin Park, The Avalanches, D'Angelo, Primal ScreamTue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/some-of-the-greatest-albums-of-1999/https://www.jamwise.org/p/some-of-the-greatest-albums-of-1999/Featuring: Fiona Apple, Blur, Blink-182, Mos Def, The Roots, Muse, Red Hot Chili PeppersMon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/weekend-vinyl/https://www.jamwise.org/p/weekend-vinyl/A new series listening through my parents' vinyl collections. Featuring: Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, J. Geils Band, Crosby Stills & Nash, Rod Stewart, B.B. King, and a short discourse on moonshineFri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/greatest-albums-of-1998/https://www.jamwise.org/p/greatest-albums-of-1998/Featuring: Massive Attack, Garbage, Ms. Lauryn Hill, PJ Harvey, Outkast, Pulp, Lucinda WilliamsMon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/southern-sounds-south-carolinas-best/https://www.jamwise.org/p/southern-sounds-south-carolinas-best/Exploring the music of the Southern USA, one state at a time. Featuring: Brave Baby, The Simplicity, Shovels and Rope, Dog Named Squid, E.Z. Shakes, Slow Funeral, Little StrangerWed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/greatest-albums-of-1997/https://www.jamwise.org/p/greatest-albums-of-1997/Featuring: Radiohead, Elliott Smith, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Foo Fighters, Erykah Badu, Biggie, Creed, Third Eye Blind, Sleater-KinneyMon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-49-best-of-1996/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-49-best-of-1996/We're back after an unplanned break! Featuring: Jay Z, Beck, Rage Against the Machine, Fiona Apple, Tool, Aphex Twin, R.E.M.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-48-best-albums-of-1995/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-48-best-albums-of-1995/Featuring: Radiohead, PJ Harvey, Alanis Morisette, Oasis, Pulp, Pavement, Elliott Smith, 2PacTue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-47-best-albums-of-1994/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-47-best-albums-of-1994/Part 2 Featuring: Nirvana, Blur, Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, Hole, Nine Inch Nails, R.E.M, and the Unofficial Substack Crowdsourced List of Best Albums from 1994Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-46-best-albums-of-1994/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-46-best-albums-of-1994/Featuring: Soundgarden, Green Day, Jeff Buckley, Nas, Portishead, Oasis, WeezerTue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jw-45-special-edition-2024s-chart/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jw-45-special-edition-2024s-chart/A side quest exploring some 2024 Pop as an exercise in critical listening. Featuring: Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Beabadoobee, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Ariana GrandeFri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/the-best-albums-of-1993-pt-3/https://www.jamwise.org/p/the-best-albums-of-1993-pt-3/The last one for 1993 I swear!!! Featuring: Cypress Hill, Bjork, Pet Shop Boys, Counting Crows, Radiohead, Mazzy StarTue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-43-best-albums-of-1993-pt/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-43-best-albums-of-1993-pt/Habits are good for fun stuff, too. Plus: Wu-Tang Clan, The Breeders, De La Soul, Yo La Tengo, Depeche Mode, Pearl JamTue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-42-best-albums-of-1993/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-42-best-albums-of-1993/Plus some thoughts on why this newsletter exists. Featuring: Liz Phair, PJ Harvey, Nirvana, Snoop Dogg, Smashing Pumpkins, A Tribe Called QuestTue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jw-41-why-are-there-so-many-top-music/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jw-41-why-are-there-so-many-top-music/Keep 'em coming everybodyThu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-40-best-albums-of-1992-pt/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-40-best-albums-of-1992-pt/Featuring: Alice in Chains, The Cure, Aphex Twin, PJ Harvey, Stone Temple Pilots, Sonic Youth, Arrested DevelopmentTue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-39-best-of-1992-pt-1/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-39-best-of-1992-pt-1/Featuring: Dr. Dre, R.E.M., Pavement, Rage Against The Machine, The Pharcyde, Mary J Blige, Tori Amos, SadeTue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-38-best-of-1991-pt-2/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-38-best-of-1991-pt-2/Featuring: My Bloody Valentine, R.E.M., De La Soul, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., Teenage FanclubThu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-37-best-of-1991/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-37-best-of-1991/Featuring: Massive Attack, Nirvana, A Tribe Called Quest, U2, Pearl Jam, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Primal ScreamThu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-36-1990s-greatest-albums/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-36-1990s-greatest-albums/This week, we're focusing on the greatest albums from the year 1990: Madonna, Depeche Mode, Public Enemy, Ice Cube, LL Cool J, Sonic Youth, Cocteau Twins, Sinead O'ConnorWed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-35/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-35/Featuring: The Rolling Stones, Sade, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, U2, Neutral Milk HotelTue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-34/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-34/Featuring: Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Wilco, GZA, AerosmithWed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-33/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-33/Featuring: Fela Kuti, The Eagles, Pulp, Lil Wayne, Todd RundgrenTue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-32/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-32/Featuring: The Weeknd, Elvis Presley, Pink Floyd, Lauryn Hill, Bo DiddleyTue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-31-separating-the-music-from/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-31-separating-the-music-from/Featuring: The Smiths, Mary J. Blige, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Beatles.Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-30/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-30/Featuring: Lana del Rey, The Rolling Stones, Eric Church, Bruce SpringsteenThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-29/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-29/Featuring: Gillian Welch, Eminem, Jay-Z, Stone RosesFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-28/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-28/Featuring: Roxy Music, The Who, Kanye West, Belle and SebastianWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-27/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-27/Featuring: New York Dolls, Stevie Wonder, The Police, PortisheadThu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-26-finding-peace-in-music/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-26-finding-peace-in-music/Featuring: Robyn, The Rolling Stones, Lucinda Williams, John Mayer, Jimmy Cliff & FriendsFri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-25/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-25/Featuring: De La Soul, Husker Du, Van Morrison, Daft Punk, Pet Shop BoysMon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-24/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-24/Featuring: Roxy Music, New Order, The Breeders, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Lorde, and the Taylor Swift review everyone's been clamoring forWed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-23/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-23/Featuring: D'Angelo, The Magnetic Fields, The Raincoats, Brian Eno, X-Ray SpexThu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/rebuilding-an-original-1962-fender/https://www.jamwise.org/p/rebuilding-an-original-1962-fender/Plus: Kendrick Lamar, Steely Dan, Solange, Laura Nyro, KISSWed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/finding-and-rebuilding-a-1962-fender/https://www.jamwise.org/p/finding-and-rebuilding-a-1962-fender/Plus: Rush, Cocteau Twins, Yes, The Notorious B.I.G., Black SabbathThu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-20-just-music/https://www.jamwise.org/p/jamwise-20-just-music/Earth, Wind & Fire, The Who, Madvillain, Lou Reed, Creedence Clearwater RevivalFri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/albums-vs-playlists-the-great-debate/https://www.jamwise.org/p/albums-vs-playlists-the-great-debate/Plus: Pearl Jam, Lil Wayne, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Gang of Four, Grateful Dead, LIz PhairFri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/music-recommendation-algorithms-how/https://www.jamwise.org/p/music-recommendation-algorithms-how/Deep diving the algorithms that (sometimes) help us find the best new music.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/listening-widely-vs-listening-deeply/https://www.jamwise.org/p/listening-widely-vs-listening-deeply/Plus: Radiohead, Kanye West, The Kinks, My Bloody Valentine, The Beatles, Green Day, Bruce SpringsteenTue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/ive-finally-given-up-on-objective/https://www.jamwise.org/p/ive-finally-given-up-on-objective/Plus: Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Primal Scream, Tom Waits, Loretta Lynn, Elvis CostelloThu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/sometimes-you-just-need-to-listen/https://www.jamwise.org/p/sometimes-you-just-need-to-listen/Plus: The Byrds, Robert Johnson, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Bob Dylan, Blondie, Curtis MayfieldTue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/how-do-people-find-new-music-these/https://www.jamwise.org/p/how-do-people-find-new-music-these/Plus: Snoop Dogg, Pixies, Johnny Cash, Shakira, Hank Williams, The Doors, J DillaTue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/how-to-dislike-music-like-an-adult/https://www.jamwise.org/p/how-to-dislike-music-like-an-adult/Plus: Beastie Boys, Fleetwood Mac, Arctic Monkeys, Tom Petty, and PavementMon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/preparing-for-a-post-streaming-world/https://www.jamwise.org/p/preparing-for-a-post-streaming-world/Maybe it'll never come... but what if? Also: Janis Joplin, Smashing Pumpkins, Ray Charles, Radiohead, Phil SpectorTue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/8-are-music-critics-useless/https://www.jamwise.org/p/8-are-music-critics-useless/Plus: Miranda Lambert, Santana, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Cat Stevens, Led ZeppelinMon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/on-generative-ai-why-im-hopeful-for/https://www.jamwise.org/p/on-generative-ai-why-im-hopeful-for/AI news can give you whiplash. Here's why, despite the noise, I'm genuinely hopeful about what generative AI means for the future of human-made music.Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/7-understanding-my-musical-taste/https://www.jamwise.org/p/7-understanding-my-musical-taste/Plus: Otis Redding, Taylor Swift, Tame Impala, Cream, and Big StarTue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/6-objectivity-in-rating-music-part/https://www.jamwise.org/p/6-objectivity-in-rating-music-part/Plus: Kanye West, Sparks, Rod Stewart, Daddy Yankee, Bob Dylan, Nick DrakeThu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/project-bae-5-how-to-appreciate-music/https://www.jamwise.org/p/project-bae-5-how-to-appreciate-music/Plus Michael Jackson, Television, Bob Marley & The Wailers, The B-52's, LL Cool J, The RamonesTue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/i-downloaded-my-spotify-user-data/https://www.jamwise.org/p/i-downloaded-my-spotify-user-data/A short guide to get your playlist and streaming dataThu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/project-bae-4-why-music-curation/https://www.jamwise.org/p/project-bae-4-why-music-curation/Plus Prince, Neil Young, Aretha Franklin, The Ronettes, Bad BunnyTue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/project-discovery-1-how-to-find-your/https://www.jamwise.org/p/project-discovery-1-how-to-find-your/The best music I've found this month, recommended sources for new jams, and inspiration for your music discovery.Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/project-bae-3-objectivity-in-rating/https://www.jamwise.org/p/project-bae-3-objectivity-in-rating/Plus: Mariah Carey, Amy Winehouse, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Big Star, Boyz II Men, Lucinda WilliamsThu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.jamwise.org/p/project-bae-2-the-importance-of-context/https://www.jamwise.org/p/project-bae-2-the-importance-of-context/Drake, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Brian Eno, Ornette Coleman, Bob Dylan & The Band - Why context is so important as a music listenerSun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT