Bites
Monday Bites are bite-sized musician spotlights & playlists, by Grace Lilly.
“Like an awesome, personal music class with incredible taste.”
-Lee H.
✨New entries every other Monday✨
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What people are saying about Monday Bites
〰️ “I love this format!”
〰️ “I loved learning about this musician! Enjoying the tunes”
〰️ “I’m working through the Bites series and playlists one by one like an awesome, personal music class with incredible taste. I’m finding new music with them, and even when it comes to musicians I know, I get to learn something new, finding some new song. It’s the best. I’ve started working to the playlists and it means even on a dull work day, I get something wonderful out if it and have expanded my music history and library by the end. What a gift.”
Discover featured musicians below, sorted by first name ↓
Best of Bites
Year One
Jan. 06, 2025 ∙ Free ✨
Celebrating the first year of Monday Bites. Read→
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Aretha Franklin
Nov. 18, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The “greatest singer of all time” and the Queen of Soul. Read→
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Arthur Russell
Sept. 23, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The touching music of one of the most singular artists and innovators of all time. Read→
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Brigitte Bardot
Oct. 7, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The sultry cultural icon who influenced generations. Read→
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Bruce Springsteen
🏆 A top-read post
Nov. 4, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The beloved super icon and unstoppable poetic lyricist. Read→
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Carole King
Apr. 22, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The history-making singer-songwriter whose music you didn't know you know. Read→
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Cass Elliot
Mar. 4, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The iconic powerhouse that stole my heart. Read→
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Courtney Barnett
Jan. 29, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The singer whose lyrics hit me like, “Fuck, woah, yes.” Read→
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Curtis Mayfield
Jul. 29, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The civil rights hero who made music that changed history. Read→
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David Byrne
🏆 A top-read post
Mar. 31, 2025 ∙ Free ✨
The “Creative Chameleon” who pioneered new wave and got us all to dance. Read→
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Donna Summer
Jun. 17, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
Fall in love with the Queen of Disco. Read→
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Eartha Kitt
Dec. 16, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
How “the most exciting woman in the world” broke barriers of prejudice and changed history. Read→
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Gene Chandler
Feb. 12, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
My earliest memories are set to The Duke's smooth sound. Read→
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Grace Jones
Jan. 22, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
My teenage obsession with Andy Warhol led me to seeing Grace Jones in person, and she did not disappoint. Read→
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Harry Nilsson
Apr. 15, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
Talking with this witty, hopeful music pioneer in my dreams. Read→
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Janis Joplin
Aug. 13, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The undeniable greatness of rock's first female superstar. Read→
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Jim Croce
Jan. 15, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
Over 50 years ago, Jim Croce became one of my mom's all-time favorite artists. Now he's one of mine too. Read→
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John Coltrane
🏆 A top-read post
Feb. 3, 2025 ∙ Free ✨
The transcendent musician who reached sainthood. Read→
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John Denver
🏆 A top-read post
Mar. 03, 2025 ∙ Free ✨
The cherished, nature-loving poet with the golden voice. Read→
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Jonathan Richman
Apr. 29, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
Why I smile whenever I listen to this cult rock star's playful music. Read→
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Leon Russell
Apr. 8, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The man who shaped the sound of classic rock. Read→
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Lizzy Mercier Descloux
🏆 A top-read post
May 20, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The best musician you've never heard of. Read→
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Mina
Mar. 25, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The original weird girl from Italy. Read→
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Minnie Riperton
Feb. 17, 2025 ∙ Free ✨
The voice Stevie Wonder called “the eighth wonder of the world.” Read→
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Nancy Sinatra
Mar. 18, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
How this sexy girl-next-door found me in the dog days of summer. Read→
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Nat King Cole
Feb. 26, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
“The best friend a song ever had” makes the ordinary feel extraordinary. Read→
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Nina Simone
Jan. 8, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
My love of The High Priestess of Soul started in a movie theater when I was 16 years old. Read→
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Noname
Feb. 19, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The artist whose poetry makes me feel like I'm floating. Read→
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Otis Redding
🏆 A top-read post
May 13, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The man who lit up the stage. Read→
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Patsy Cline
Feb. 5, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The voice that was the soundtrack to my family's time together. Read→
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Richard Hell
May 27, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The punk poet whose words stick to my brain. Read→
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Robert Palmer
🏆 A top-read post
Aug 26, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The introverted, wide-ranging, and underappreciated singer songwriter. Read→
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Roy Orbison
🏆 A top-read post
Jul 1, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The rocker who helped men find strength in sensitivity. Read→
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Sinéad O'Connor
🏆 A top-read post
Mar 17, 2025 ∙ Free ✨
The rebellious visionary and outspoken advocate for the marginalized. Read→
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Smokey Robinson
🏆 A top-read post
Apr 14, 2025 ∙ Free ✨
“The Quiet Legend” who helped make Motown shine. Read→
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Steve Lacy
Jun 10, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The prodigy who beams with energy. Read→
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Stevie Nicks
Oct 21, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
Getting a daily dose of one of rock's greatest superstars. Read→
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St. Vincent
May 6, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
Getting bizarre and beautiful with one of the best guitarists of all time. Read→
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SZA
Sept 9, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
The genre-transcending singer songwriter crafting clever lyrics and acrobatic melodies. Read→
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Tom Petty
Dec 2, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
Getting nostalgic with this ever-impactful, lovable rock star. Read→
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Yaeji
Mar. 11, 2024 ∙ Free ✨
A Bronx-based skate collective led me to this dreamy musician. Read→
