Dec 18th, 2008 · Department of Eagles recently returned with its second album, In Ear Park. It's a stimulating and lively disc that conjures up precious childhood memories, evoking a sense of nostalgia, joy and, at times, melancholy. Hear a session from WXPN.
Sep 11th, 2008 · Returning to a childhood home as a grown-up is always loaded with emotion. These three books about homecoming are guaranteed to make even the most stoic readers nostalgic for the too-tight embrace of family.
Aug 14th, 2008 · Tired of reality television? Nostalgic for the patently unreal world, where glamour is everything and everyone wants to know who shot J.R.? Thirty years after Dallas went on the air, the Ewing clan is having a reunion party in November at Southfork.
Jun 26th, 2008 · The New Yorker describes the Brooklyn Quavers as moody and enchanting. They describe themselves as a "space-age Carter family." They stopped by The Bryant Park Project studios to demonstate a captivating mix of nostalgic old sounds and atmospheric new ones.
Jun 18th, 2008 · Ever since the huge success of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, bluegrass and soul have had a resurgence in popular music. Porland, OR duo the Old Believers yearn for the past with a nostalgic folk sound that is soulful and inspired. Singer Neeley Kempf's expressive bluesy croon is a throwback to ages long ago, and paired with the group's alt-country stylings, the music he produces with bandmate Keeley Boyle is both vivid and engaging.
Apr 21st, 2008 · MTV just launched the 20th season of its reality show, The Real World. Critic Andrew Wallenstein thinks he knows the secret to its success. Meanwhile, members of first few seasons wax nostalgic about the way it once was.
Apr 18th, 2008 · Czech composer Antonin Dvorak wrote his 'New World Symphony in New York. Conductor Marin Alsop sees the work as Dvorak's symphony of self-discovery, filled with the sounds of new places, and nostalgic nods to his homeland.
Oct 29th, 2007 · As Halloween approaches, Jasmin Darznik shares why October 31st brings fond memories of her late grandmother who migrated to the United States from Iran.