Shuffle And Repeat

The show takes a brief moment to acknowledge the passing of one of Ari's biggest musical heroes, Daniel Johnston (January 22, 1961 – September 10, 2019)

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat. On this episode, Ari takes a moment to reflect on the legacy of Woodstock, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this week. Subscribe to automatically get new episodes, and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Visit Ari's website at www.arihalbkram.com

Ari takes a moment to reflect on the news of the last day, and provide a hopeful bit of musical perspective, from Kate Bush. 

Ari takes a moment to say goodbye to 2018 and wish everyone a happy new year. Featuring music from Billy Joel.

The show takes a brief moment to acknowledge 60th birthday of the greatest of all time, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

The show takes a brief moment to acknowledge the passing of a musical legend, Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018)

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending April 13, 2018. This episode, we keep it going with a look at six terrific musical acts who are finally getting their historical recognition as the class of 2018 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Subscribe to automatically get new episodes, and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Visit Ari's website at www.arihalbkram.com

Ari tries to make you aware of the Ides of March.

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending December 31, 2017. This week, Ari looks back at the extraordinary musicians we’ve lost over the past 12 months, and celebrates them through their own musical legacy. Featuring the music of Walter Becker (Steely Dan), Gregg Allman and Butch Trucks (The Allman Brothers Band), Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Anita Pallenberg (The Rolling Stones), Charles Bradley, Clyde Stubblefield (James Brown), Al Jarreau, Joni Sledge (Sister Sledge), Sylvia Moy, Pete Moore (The Miracles), Mitch Margo (The Tokens), David Cassidy, Glen Campbell, Don Williams, Mel Tillis, Malcolm Young (AC/DC), Chris Cornell (Soundgarden), Chester Bennington (Linkin Park), Johnny Hallyday, Jaki Liebezeit and Holger Czukay (Can), J. Geils, Gord Downie (The Tragically Hip), Pat DiNizio (The Smithereens), and Tom Petty. Come back each Friday for new episodes and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shu

The show takes a brief moment to acknowledge the passing of a musical legend, Tom Petty (October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017)

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending September 8, 2017. This episode, we keep it going with a little topic I’m calling, what I did on my summer vacation. Featuring songs from Queens of the Stone Age, Goat, Sean Leon, Haim, Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile, Washed Out, LCD Soundsystem and the War on Drugs. Subscribe to automatically get new episodes, and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shuffleandrepeat.com

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending June 23, 2017. This week, we explore the global relevance and emotional complexity of U2's landmark classic, The Joshua Tree. Come back each Friday for new episodes and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shuffleandrepeat.com

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending June 9, 2017. This week, we explore the profoundly deep existential questions asked throughout Pink Floyd's epic concept album, Dark Side Of The Moon. Come back each Friday for new episodes and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shuffleandrepeat.com  

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending June 2, 2017. This week, we take a deep dive into some of the history and impact and just overall great music of about sixty years of southern rock. Featuring songs from Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Daniels, Wilson Pickett, Derek and the Dominos, The Allman Brothers Band, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, Neil Young, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mountain, ZZ Top, Ram Jam, The Black Crowes, Silvertide, Blackberry Smoke, and Alabama Shakes. Come back each Friday for new episodes and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shuffleandrepeat.com

The show takes a brief moment to acknowledge the passing of a musical legend, Gregg Allman (December 8, 1947 – May 27, 2017)

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending May 26, 2017. This week, we keep it going with an homage to acts that I believe are criminally underappreciated and unfairly dismissed by the masses. Featuring songs from Phil Collins, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Lana Del Rey, U2, and Journey. Come back each Friday for new episodes and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shuffleandrepeat.com

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending May 19, 2017. This week, we celebrate the talent, impact and legacy of Chris Cornell through the music of Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, his solo work, Johnny Cash, and Audioslave. Come back each Friday for new episodes and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shuffleandrepeat.com

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending May 12, 2017. This week, we explore historical significance of the shoegaze, dreampop and britpop movements of the 80s and 90s. Featuring songs from The Jesus and Mary Chain, Dinosaur Jr. Sonic Youth, Cocteau Twins, My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, Guided by Voices, Built to Spill, Blur, Gorillaz, Coldplay and Liam Finn. Come back each Friday for new episodes and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shuffleandrepeat.com

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending May 5, 2017. This week, we explore some of great geeky, nerdy musicians who have elevated the art form through their tremendous work. Featuring songs from ELO, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, Yes, Rush, Devo, Thomas Dolby, They Might Be Giants, Weezer, The Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds, The Mars Volta and Tenacious D. Come back each Friday for new episodes and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shuffleandrepeat.com

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending April 28, 2017. This week, we stay in bed for the weekend and and listen to music, featuring songs from The Velvet Underground, Television, The Cure, The Smiths, Suzanne Vega, Feist, Fiona Apple, Wilco, Talking Heads, The Police, and Coldplay. Come back each Friday for new episodes and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shuffleandrepeat.com