On The Dial: The Historiography and Listening Guide to The Bongo Drums
We English speakers call the instrument consisting of two small hand-performed drums attached by a bridge piece “bongos” or “bongo drums.”
Category: Radio/Infotainment
On The Dial: Listening To Your Favorite Book
There are occasions when the content coming from the infotainment system adds to the processing queue. Perhaps an audiobook.
On The Dial: A Contemporary Classic Holiday Song For Our Time
Not so fast, Scrooge! There is a track that is still worth listening to after Thanksgiving.
On The Dial: The Deeper Art of Automotive Sound Reproduction
Today’s audio system is now more complex, thanks to infotainment systems driven by touchscreens and multiple menus.
On The Dial: SiriusXM's Next Evolution
With the push towards streaming and listener-driven content, SiriusXM is beginning to cater towards pivoting their service towards that new demographic.
On the Dial: The Tunes of 2022
I don’t have Spotify. Nor do I have Apple Music as my streaming platform. So, how do I let you know about which songs made a difference for me in 2022?
On The Dial: Gary Numan Still "Sings" About "Cars"
For those familiar with this song, the distinctive warbling howl of the analog synthesizers you hear right from the first note reminds you immediately of this song.
On The Dial: Vin Scully – 1927-2022
The story of Scully is personal. I never met him. I wished I did. Yet, he was a part of our family’s life for as long as I can remember.
On The Dial: Discovering New Music
Once you latched onto a new song or artist, you have to play it in your vehicle.
On The Dial: Songs of Automotive Interest
Even today, the automobile is still a subject for musicians to tackle. The genres of music and vehicle are wide enough to capture the culture we live in. The automobile still plays an integral part of our lives – as does music.