The scars o Sandy Hook Elementary School are too deep for all of us -- especially those personally affected by it. Songs can only do so much. But I believe in the power of music.

In this week's post, we listen to tracks by Ennio Morricone Cass McCombs, The Black Keys, Etta James, Smart Brothers With Baby Neal, and The Anthony Anderson Project.

Right now is the time for real financial reform. Come to think of it, right now is actually way too late for real financial reform. Still, better now than not now, right?

Bingo! re-establishes Miller as that Chicago blues-y guy, tackling ten standards that might as well be his own. George Thorogood certainly should be looking over his shoulder.

From the back seat of the car, my twin five-year-olds burst into song, and it occurred to me that, since they were in tune, hey, why shouldn't they put their talent to commercial use?