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The Depth of Donna Summer’s Diverse Musical Journey
Contributing Author Chuck Small delivers a thoughtful exploration of why Donna Summer deserves recognition far beyond the disco queen crown. This eye-opening piece will forever change how you listen to the Queen of Disco’s remarkable catalog.
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It’s The Hits Of June-ish 1995!
Contributing Author and sometime seventh Friend DJ Professor Dan masterfully dissects how The Rembrandts accidentally became the soundtrack to your Thursday nights, why Jarvis Cocker was basically the thinking person’s class warrior, and how Jeff Buckley made everyone feel feelings they didn’t know they had. Prepare for a delightfully unhinged journey through 90s music where TV themes became radio gold and “Hallelujah” somehow became both sacred and completely ruined simultaneously.
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(That I Probably Shouldn’t Have Been Eavesdropping On)
I’ve accidentally become a professional eavesdropper, which sounds way more glamorous than it actually is. Mostly it just means I’m constantly confused by other people’s conversations. Turns out every hobby has its own secret language, and I’ve appointed myself the unofficial translator for seven examples for anyone else who’s ever wondered what the heck these people are talking about…
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The Anemic Boyfriends: Remembering A Regional Cult Hit
A long-lost punk oddity from Anchorage once blared across scattered radio stations, defying geography and logic in the pre-internet age. This deep-dive from Contributing Author Bill Bois uncovers a DIY gem, an unlikely feminist anthem, and the fascinating cast of characters behind
“Guys Are Not Proud.”
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Four Quiet Acts of Kindness
These stories show how famous folks like Fred Rogers and Bob Denver quietly did the right thing without any fanfare. It’s a good reminder that kindness and humility often happen behind the scenes. Sometimes, the smallest gestures make the biggest difference.
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48 Frequently Asked (Musical) Questions And Answers
Finally, someone brave enough to tell The Clash that their life choices are mathematically terrible. Contributing Author and respondent extraordinaire JJ Live At Leeds delivers the music critique we never knew we desperately needed
It’s a barrelful of existential wisdom and deadpan brilliance from someone who’s clearly been waiting decades for musicians to stop asking rhetorical questions, and start giving real answers.
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The Hard Truths America Still Won’t Face
Contributing Author Chuck Small delivers an unflinching examination of America’s continued struggle with white supremacy five years after George Floyd’s murder, weaving personal revelation with urgent social commentary. This powerful piece challenges readers to move beyond performative allyship toward the uncomfortable work of dismantling systemic racism in their own hearts and communities.
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It’s The Hits of May-ish 1985!
Step back to the spring of 1985 when British synth-pop bands were crossing the Atlantic with a vengeance, armed with primal scream therapy theories and Cold War anxiety. Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan explores how Tears For Fears’ “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” became the unofficial soundtrack to Reagan-era politics while Simple Minds reluctantly crafted their biggest hit for John Hughes’ detention hall masterpiece.
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America’s Most Craveable Highway Food Pit-Stops
Ready for a U.S. road trip packed with unforgettable eats? This tasty tour, crafted by Contributing Author rollerboogie, serves up hidden gems and iconic flavors from coast to coast – from NYC’s best fried dumplings to Texas’s legendary 4.5-pound steak challenge. Buckle up and get hungry!
He wrote the very first article for TNOCS.com, so its poetic perfection to see Contributing Author and great friend Bill Bois bring us full circle to Number 1000! In this insightful double-concert review, Bill perfectly captures the complexities surrounding tribute acts, and their commitment to both entertainment and musical preservation.
Buckle up for the ultimate sonic expedition across America, where Contributing Author rollerboogie has masterfully curated a cross-country journey through 48 states.
We often toss around names like “Einstein” for genius, but what about the linguistic footnotes? The Skutniks and Beddias, whose names have quietly snuck into our everyday speech? Through a single extraordinary moment or observation, learn who became an accidental eponym architect…
He won’t stop until he gets to the top! From Contributing Author Ozmoe, it’s a fun remembrance with updated listings for musical Holiday Weekend Countdowns
Baby names inspired by Scottish boy bands, A Gene Simmons’ brownie mishap, and three weeks of voices going “AAAHHH!”: Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan serves up 1975’s most deliciously absurd musical moments – Tartan hysteria and helicopter rescues included.
An Icelandic layover becomes the perfect prelude to an unforgettable Dublin adventure. Contributing Author and intrepid traveler Bill Bois tells tales of lost luggage, warm encounters, and pints of Guinness to make this journey one for the books.
Ready for a nostalgia trip through the forgotten corners of the Hot 100? Well, of course you are. Contributing Author and chief number cruncherJJ Live At Leeds is on the case in this brand new chapter of Streams Of Statistics.
Five White Artists Whose Blue-Eyed Soul Fooled R&B Listeners
They sounded like they belonged on soul radio—because they did. But for many listeners, the surprise came later. Contributing Author rollerboogie takes a look at five White artists whose voices were mistaken for Black in the golden age of R&B.
Back with some of the oddest couplings since Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley: It’s Contributing Author Chuck Small, bringing us an eclectic new collection of musical hand-offs…
Dateline, Dublin: Contributing Author and intrepid traveler Bill Bois deftly crosses the pond to catch a show featuring a unique and original act hailing from Scotland: Peat and Diesel.
"Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)" is an excellent slice of early electro.
I grew up loving Elvis. His was the music that calmed my toddler soul. But the first contemporary pop artist…
I remember folks at the mothership commenting on their love for "Dinner with Gershwin", but I still had never hear…
I'm sure I was one of those encouraging folks to listen to Bad Girls' side 4. It is so good.
Thanks for this insight Chuck. Donna's achievements deserve to be better known. I Feel Love and Love To Love You…
