Punk rock emerged in New York in the mid-1970s as a reaction against the excesses of mainstream rock music.
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Appreciating Nick Lowe
His pivotal role as a producer at Stiff Records, working with icons like Elvis Costello and The Pretenders.
His pivotal role as a producer at Stiff Records, working with icons like Elvis Costello and The Pretenders.
The Epic Track: ‘Tiny Dancer’
Can’t you just smell the patchouli?
Can’t you just smell the patchouli?
The British Invasion Is an American Story
Dave Mason has just passed away, so we thought it appropriate to re-up this interview from 2017.
Dave Mason has just passed away, so we thought it appropriate to re-up this interview from 2017.
15 Bands Following in the Beatles’ Footsteps
The band needs to have a history of harmonically rich, melodic, singable songs with lyrics that lean towards the optimistic with flashes of humor.
The band needs to have a history of harmonically rich, melodic, singable songs with lyrics that lean towards the optimistic with flashes of humor.
Bob Dylan 50 Years Ago: A Pivotal Moment in Time
The Rolling Thunder Revue was a significant moment in Dylan’s career and for those who witnessed it, leaving a lasting impression.
The Rolling Thunder Revue was a significant moment in Dylan’s career and for those who witnessed it, leaving a lasting impression.
How Tex‑Mex Shaped the American Sound — And the Quiet Innovator Who Helped Make It Happen
Tex-Mex music, exemplified by bands like The Tornados and The Mavericks, has significantly influenced American music, particularly country and rock.
Tex-Mex music, exemplified by bands like The Tornados and The Mavericks, has significantly influenced American music, particularly country and rock.
9 of the Worst Songs of the 80s
A nostalgic deep-dive into the worst 80s songs, filled with witty critiques and personal reflections from an 80s music aficionado.
A nostalgic deep-dive into the worst 80s songs, filled with witty critiques and personal reflections from an 80s music aficionado.
‘Trixie’s’: Squeeze Looks Back
Squeeze released a new album, Trixie’s, featuring re-recorded versions of their 1974 demo.
Squeeze released a new album, Trixie’s, featuring re-recorded versions of their 1974 demo.
5 Indie-Rock Duets We Love
Unlike the cheesier pop duets of the ‘80s, indie rock duets from the ‘90s and 2000s often transcend eras.
Unlike the cheesier pop duets of the ‘80s, indie rock duets from the ‘90s and 2000s often transcend eras.
Appreciating Dwight Yoakam
He’s a songwriter who blends honky‑tonk heartbreak with rock ’n’ roll attitude.
He’s a songwriter who blends honky‑tonk heartbreak with rock ’n’ roll attitude.
Top 10 Albums That Defined Being a Teen in the ‘80s (Readers’ Choice)
We’ve compiled your Facebook comments and likes and pulled together a follow-up list of the decade’s defining albums, based on your passionately presented feedback.
We’ve compiled your Facebook comments and likes and pulled together a follow-up list of the decade’s defining albums, based on your passionately presented feedback.
Pet Shop Boys: 10 of Their Best Tracks
Synth-pop album with catchy hooks, drum loops, and soaring choruses, influenced by 1980s music and Motown hits.
Synth-pop album with catchy hooks, drum loops, and soaring choruses, influenced by 1980s music and Motown hits.
Fleetwood Mac Will Never Go Away (Probably)
Streaming services like Spotify democratized access to older music, contributing to Fleetwood Mac’s renewed discovery.
Streaming services like Spotify democratized access to older music, contributing to Fleetwood Mac’s renewed discovery.
3 Standouts From Sundance 2026
“The Moment”, “The Incomer”, and “Josephine” were the three standout films at the 2026 Sundance Festival.
“The Moment”, “The Incomer”, and “Josephine” were the three standout films at the 2026 Sundance Festival.
The Epic Track: ‘Stairway to Heaven’
They’re among the most iconic opening notes in rock history. To the point where Mike Myers parodied it in Wayne’s World.
They’re among the most iconic opening notes in rock history. To the point where Mike Myers parodied it in Wayne’s World.