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Contributing Author blu cheez delivers a no-holds-barred assessment of which recording artists truly mastered the art of acting, and those still finding their dramatic footing. This comprehensive analysis separates the legitimate thespians from the one-hit wonders, examining everyone from David Bowie’s transformative performances to the jury-still-out verdict on Lady Gaga’s range.
Across decades of modern culture, here’s a look at a few artists who have chosen to step away at the height of their influence: Moments in history when departure -not endurance -became the defining stroke of a lasting legacy.
What if your favorite movie characters started a band? Contributing Author rollerboogie is our director for a witty, nostalgia-laced lineup—from Eugene Martone’s shredding to Kermit’s banjo. You’ll be casting your own dream band before the final “Roller Boogie” flute solo fades out
From deep inside the recesses of the tnocs.com Auditory Perception Laboratory, Contributing Scientist Stobgopper has news of a breakthrough discovery in sonic excellence… and otic hygiene
The TNOCS-Voted “Official Song of the 2000’s Decade”
Welcome to… “July Madness”…. 2K-style! It’s all courtesy of Contributing Pollster Pauly Steyreen, who wants to know your choice for the Official Song of the 2000’s Decade”
One story. Three versions… and insight that you might have missed before. Join Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria for a look at the popular iterations of a Stephen King classic
Part 1: The 1960s
It was the music industry’s version of Hertz vs. Avis: In the first of a three-part “fantasy game,” Contributing Author Ozmoe goes back to the 1960s to look at the similarities and differences of chart-toppers -and “just-misses” -from both Billboard and Cash Box
Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know”
TGI (JD) F: It’s Contributing Author Jon Deutsch, – featuring Kimbra, in another of his awesome Friday Flash Reviews
What Makes K-Pop, K-Pop ? – Part 2
Oppa V-dog style: Back with 부 2 of his deep-dive into the Sounds Of Incheon, it’s Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois. Join in as he presents this week’s Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians. Bonus points for the public service warning about angering K-pop fans
Join us, won’t you, for another episode of Punk Mondegreens I Have Known. Today’s host is beloved Contributing Author and Bridget Michele Fan Club Recording Secretary Phylum Of Alexandria, who is anything but a misfit
A Look At The Early Oddities From The Brothers Gibb
Did you know Paul McCartney was in another band before Wings? OK, maybe a fairly well known factoid. But are you aware of the early days of the siblings who launched a thousand bottles of Paco Rabanne? Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds has the implausible details
Once again, we thrown down a musical gauntlet for Contributing Author Jon Deutsch, who will respond with Friday Flash Review. Jon needs your nominations – voting is open until Thursday
With baton in hand, Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois has the orchestra tuned, and is here to conduct a classic(al) episode of Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians. Bonus points for an unlikely, yet relevant “Louie, Louie” reference