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Author: Jeffrey Cohen

Born and raised in New York (with a brief sojourn in New Jersey during his preteen years), Jeffrey Cohen lives in New York with his two sons. He has reviewed children's music for the past 14 years on his own blog. Jeff's podcast, "MrJeff2000 Explains It All" is available through iTunes.

Positively Spring With Kathryn the Grape, BIRDIE, Twinkle & Mista Cookie Jar

April 5, 2022April 4, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

New sun-drenched children’s music arrives for spring.

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For Those About to Nutmeg, Steve Salutes You

April 1, 2022March 31, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

A “nutmegger” is a resident of the state of Connecticut, and Steve wears his roots with pride.

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Sing Along With Jazzy Ash and Pointed Man Band

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Kids’ music that’s more than all that jazz

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Little Miss Ann, Lucy Kalantari Welcome Spring

March 24, 2022March 23, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

A new season brings new children’s music

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Marko Polo’s Mammals and Kelli Welli’s Rainbows

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Animals and other people are the focus of new kids’ music.

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Eric Herman Is Full of Magic Beans

March 15, 2022March 14, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Kids’ favorite returns from long hiatus with new CD.

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Pay Attention to Formidable Vegetable; See Twinkle Time Live in LA

March 7, 2022March 6, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Hear new kids music live and in person this week

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‘Shooting Star’ Highlights New Zealand Youth

March 1, 2022February 28, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

New Zealand native returns to create music with local children.

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Kids Vids From Big Idea Committee, Eric Herman, and Joanie Leeds

February 25, 2022February 26, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Check out the debuts of three brand new children’s music videos.

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Sylvia Dreams of Childrens’ Imagination

February 22, 2022February 21, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

It may be the bout of vertigo I’m currently battling, but Sylvia’s new children’s music song cycle, ‘Nature Child: A Dreamer’s Journey,’ had me feeling dizzy.

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Songs of Love From Alphabet Rockers & Mista Cookie Jar and Sonia De Los Santos

February 18, 2022February 17, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Three kids’ music acts, two new tender songs of love.

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Trauma Music Therapy from You and Us

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

New CD addresses childrens’ mental health issues

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Winter Songs About Valentines and Mermaids

February 10, 2022February 9, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Warm winter music from across the globe

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New Kids Music, Videos from Claudia Gunn, Todd’n’Tina, and Daria

February 2, 2022February 1, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

World premiere video from Claudia Robin Gunn and other new kids’ music.

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A Triple Rainbow of Authentic Kid Power Pop

February 1, 2022January 31, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Musical family releases music for families.

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Bears and Lions Are Totally Not Ready for Bed

January 28, 2022January 27, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

The country’s best children’s music group featuring grownups wearing animal costumes is back with a new EP, ‘Wild and Free’ from 8 Pound Gorilla Records.

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Live(streamed) Kids Music Returns to Symphony Space

January 25, 2022January 24, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Kids’ music is back on NYC’s Upper West Side.

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Todd’n’Tina Blow Up Your Kids (Figuratively)

January 24, 2022January 23, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Minneapolis duo mix up idea for fun kids music

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The BenAnna Band’s Appeal to Special Needs

January 19, 2022January 18, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Long Island duo looks to entertain wider audience with funtime tunes

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Eric Herman Debates Reality in New Music Video

January 14, 2022January 13, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

What the world needs now is more Eric Herman.

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Adoraborealis Dressed In Their Holiday Best

December 23, 2021December 22, 2021Jeffrey Cohen

Kids fave rebrands in time for the holidays

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Story Pirates Blast Off With a Wormy New Years Eve

December 22, 2021December 21, 2021Jeffrey Cohen

Grooving grub DJ Squirm-a-Lot is hosting the Story Pirates’ second annual New Year’s Eve Party … from the moon (what is it with worms and outer space?). 

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Quick Hits: Strawbitty Yops, Jackie B and the Mini Band, and Ruth and Emilia

December 20, 2021December 19, 2021Jeffrey Cohen

Enjoy some family holiday music from around the world!

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Leeds Takes Holiday Lead; Organic Xmas From Formidable Veg

December 13, 2021December 12, 2021Jeffrey Cohen

New holiday recordings from U.S. and Australia

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Twinkle Time Keeps It Moving; Magic from Triple Rainbow

December 8, 2021December 10, 2021Jeffrey Cohen

Holidays got you down? Here’s music to get your kids dancing.

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Kid Pan Alley Lets Kids Write the Songs

December 6, 2021December 5, 2021Jeffrey Cohen

Children write the songs on Kid Pan Alley.

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Holiday Quick Hits: Jazzy Ash, Itty Bitty Beats, Genevieve Goings

December 1, 2021November 30, 2021Jeffrey Cohen

It’s November and that means it’s time for the annual cavalcade of holiday songs. First up this season is Jazzy Ash (Ashli St. Armant) with two tracks. Ashli’s favorite Kringling jingle is “Zat You, Santa Claus,” known for many versions including the incomparable Louis Armstrong.  Raised in New Orleans where she absorbed the musical milieu of the […]

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Holiday Tunes From Raffi & Lindsay Munroe and the Laurie Berkner Band

November 26, 2021November 25, 2021Jeffrey Cohen

The holidays are upon us, and so is the annual onslaught of performers eager to generate “timeless, perennial content” for generations of listeners.

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New Stuff From Oot ‘n Oots, Claudia Robin Gunn, and BIRDIE

November 23, 2021November 22, 2021Jeffrey Cohen

A trio of new videos from children’s musicians.

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Divinity Roxx: ‘Ready Set Go’ for Anything

November 18, 2021November 17, 2021Jeffrey Cohen

Positive energy power pop from an emerging children’s musician.

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