music

My appreciation for opera came early, and I credit a combination of ballet and piano lessons for this. But I can totally see how plenty of kids (and, real talk, adults too) can find opera boring, at least until they really take the time …

Though we are still a bit miffed that The LEGO Movie wasn't nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Animated Movie category, we give two thumbs up to the academy for nominating Everything is Awesome for Best Original Song. Hey, it's n…

It's very #firstworldproblems, true, but it's a tad annoying to click away from your work and log into a new app in order to see what's happening with your streaming music. The genius Skip Tunes , makes sure this little inconvenience is …

As another blizzard rages outside my suburban Boston window, Caspar Babypants' wishful song, I Wanna Be A Snowman , will be running through my head as I shovel this afternoon. But since my kids still love the fluffy white stuff, and this…

If you're looking for a fresh new song to play for your little sweetheart on Valentine's Day, I have a gorgeously groovy new tune that has quickly worked its way into our hearts. With a very 60's sunshine-pop sound, Sandra Dedrick's Love…

I can still remember my first record player, and let me assure you it looked nothing like this gorgeous Crosley USB record player that I'm sure would make your favorite music lover swoon on Valentine's Day. Available exclusively at Urban…

Last week, I rounded up three songs from Seattle kindie bands for those Seahawks fans who wanted to play more of the hometown team's music leading up to today's big game. Well, today, I turn to my own backyard and have pulled together th…

I have seen a lot of really cool wireless speakers, but the first thing to catch my eye on the Aether Cone was the shape. It felt like a throwback to the old-timey gramophone, and the copper and black color combo totally amplified the co…

I heard a local Boston radio station announce they wouldn't play any Seattle bands until after the Super Bowl which got me thinking. . .maybe there are Seahawks' families who would prefer to listen to their home team's kindie bands in th…

If you love to read, this Saturday's National Readathon Day gives you a perfect excuse to spend the day reading to, and with, the kids. So this week's recommended music downloads are a trio of songs from Latin Grammy-nominated Mister G t…

My kids are pretty comfortable in their own skin--at least it seems that way based on what they leave the house wearing--but I'm always on the lookout for upbeat, positive-message songs for them to absorb and enjoy. That is, as long as t…

Everyone likes singing karaoke. Well, everyone except maybe my husband, who prefers to do a Leonard Cohen-style speak-singing thing when it's his turn up at the mic. Still, even he would get a kick out of Hook'd , a fun social music app …

Forget complicated resolutions; this year, I just want us to get back to basics. Unplug more often to play together, read longer stories at bedtime, and perhaps the simplest resolution of all: Give more love whenever and wherever we can.…

We're pretty sure Santa is checking his list twice as the sleigh gets loaded with gifts, so it's a little late for any of our kids to make amends if they've been just a wee bit difficult this year. But rather than threaten them with lump…

With Hanukkah beginning this week, it's a good time to download kids' music and 90's songstress Lisa Loeb 's brand new song to have ready to play as you light your evening candles and enjoy the holidays with your family. Titled simply Li…

If you've heard Run Run Rudolph one too many times already this season, let me introduce you to one sweetly sophisticated tune that has become a new holiday favorite for me. A duet by Walter Martin and Kat Edmonson, I Walk So Slow Under …

We know. Frozen -- and all of its songs -- will never leave us. Acceptance is key here, friends. But I have to admit, it tickles me something serious whenever I hear (or better, overhear) little voices trying to belt out the movie's big …

Holiday music has been playing in my home for the past two weeks. and if I was ever worried that the magic of Christmas would fade as my kids got older, turns out my three tweens are even more excited about the holidays now than when the…

It can be hard to remember how wonderful the holidays are when our "to do" list is a mile long with food to make, gifts to buy, homes to decorate, and--oh yeah--kids to raise. That's one reason I adore this new song by Lori Henriques whi…

With all the adults around them pondering such things as " greens beans or brussel sprouts " or " what type of stuffing ", it must seem to kids at this time of the year that we've all lost our minds as we ponder what to serve for Thanksg…

Happy Birthday to Sesame Street which is turning 45 this week! And while our kids have grown up with this iconic show just like we did, they may not have heard the original cast recordings of some of our favorite songs. Sesame Street 1, …

With that extra hour of sleep for Daylight Saving Time, you may find you need one more story to get the kids settled in tonight, so our kids' music download this week tells the story of one brave little armadillo named Armando. Performed…

They might not agree on their favorite candy or even who has the best costume, but my kids would be in total agreement with Mista Cookie Jar that Halloween Every Night might be the best idea ever. With a spooky-cool surf guitar setting t…

We are definitely a Spotify family. And by family, I mean I do not tend to publish my playlists because they range from "Every version of every Frozen song ever" to "Every Gummy Bear song sung in every language ever." Okay, I do have a f…