The Bliss of Girl Group Sounds

As anyone who has ever listened to the radio for more than 30 minutes knows, girl group songs have been mined throughout rock ‘n’ roll history for cover potential– from the Beatles to Blondie to more contemporary musicians, like Neko Case. And of course, girl groups are a constant on classic sixties rock stations. Beyond that, there is a global community of girl group music fans who bliss out to the stuff as well as buy and sell it online. Read more

Making Music

david nichtern: making music for the post new-age era

Nourishing our minds and bodies with pleasurable vibrations, music can alter consciousness, help us relax, inspire our imaginations and stoke our passions. Music can also nourish our minds/bodies while we work, do yoga, exercise or simply sit still and listen to our environment.

New York-based musician, composer and entrepreneur David Nichtern understands all of this perfectly. “I like music that helps me lead an inspired life,” he says. Accordingly, Nichtern created and runs the music and video companies Dharma Moon, 5 Point Records and Nudgie Tunes, all of which embody intriguing fusions of music, imagery, philosophies and styles that together create irresistible products. Read more