Tributes for some recently departed musicians, acknowledgements of some upcoming shows, amidst some Algerian raï, tropical house before tropical house was a thing, and classic vocal groups.

Screenshot here is from the latest chapter of the game Deltarune, one of the defining games of the 2020s with one of the best soundtracks to match. I yap maybe a little too long about it (and about all sorts of other musical topics).

Recording

Tracks played

• Toby Fox — “It’s TV Time!” (2025)
• Khaled — “Chebba” (1993)
• James Blood Ulmer — “Swing & Things” (1983)
• Digable Planets — “Jettin'” (1994)
• The Righteous Brothers — “Just Once in My Life” (1965)
• Tune-Yards — “My Country” (2011)
• The O’Jays — “992 Arguments” (1972)
• Fruit Bats — “The Ruminant Band” (2009)
• Dolly Parton — “Mule Skinner Blues (Blue Yodel No. 8)” (1970)
•  The Coasters — “Charlie Brown” (1959)
• Olivia Rodrigo — “So American” (2024)
• Petey Pablo — “Raise Up” (2001)
• 808 State — “Pacific 202” (1989)
• The Rolling Stones — “Waiting on a Friend” (1981)