Band Practice

Special Issue: Chill Summer Playlist

Like air conditioning for your ears. New, laid-back tunes to keep you cool in the heat of summer.

Aug 10 • 

Beebe Sharkey

9

4

July 2025

Special Issue: HOT Summer Playlist

Keeping it hot with all new bangers from all female and non-binary artists!

Jul 18 • 

Beebe Sharkey

9

4

May 2025

Happy Birthday, Band Practice!

A note to commemorate three years of this newsletter!

May 23 • 

Beebe Sharkey

12

9

April 2025

Special Issue: Spring Playlist

Celebrating the new season with new songs from across the globe. It’s got soul! It’s got rhythm! Everything you need to welcome sunshiny days.

Apr 4 • 

Beebe Sharkey

11

4

March 2025

Issue 51: Back At It (slowly, carefully)

My favorite albums of 2025 so far. Is there a AOTY contender already?? Plus, bonus recommendations!

Mar 14 • 

Beebe Sharkey

22

12

January 2025

Special Issue: Winter Playlist

A cortisol-reducing playlist to get you through the winter

Jan 3 • 

Beebe Sharkey

12

3

December 2024

Issue 50: Best of 2024!

My top 10 albums & top 24 songs of 2024! Oops! (Almost) all women.

Dec 20, 2024 • 

Beebe Sharkey

14

4

Issue 49: A Special 40th Birthday Issue

Two iconic albums/films that also turned 40 this year!

Dec 6, 2024 • 

Beebe Sharkey

18

4

November 2024

Issue 48: Conversations With Women

My favorite October releases, including Tyler, The Creator's CHROMAKOPIA

Nov 8, 2024 • 

Beebe Sharkey

17

6

October 2024

Issue 47: Punk's Not Dead

The best punk & post-punk albums I listened to this year (so far). Plus, a playlist (natch).

Oct 25, 2024 • 

Beebe Sharkey

34

16

Issue 46: Better With Every Listen

The best albums I listened to in September. Plus, a tip for listening to new music.

Oct 4, 2024 • 

Beebe Sharkey

7

5

September 2024

Special Issue: Fall Playlist

New season, new vibe; my favorite playlist of the year.

Sep 20, 2024 • 

Beebe Sharkey

8

8