Contributing Author and Chief Onomastician JJ Live At Leeds provides a sharp, sprawling ode to musical name-droppers, and dives into the strange and sublime world of songs that tribute and acknowledge the fame of their heroes…
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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…
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A century ago, Bessie Smith and Louis Armstrong gave us the ultimate blues track—and this lovingly researched deep-dive from Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan explains why “St. Louis Blues” is still the essential listen of the 1920s.…
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From Hawaiian lap steels to the world’s first electric bass guitar, one man's impact on modern music was revolutionary—even if few people know his name.
Contributing Author and Historian Bill "Virgindog" Bois tells the story of Paul Tutmarc in this latest episode of Musical Inventors…
Think critics always know best? Think again. Contributing Author rollerboogie presents a delightfully brutal roundup of infamous music reviews that shows just how spectacularly wrong the experts can be…
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A billion here, a billion there... you'd be surprised at how quickly it all adds up. Here with the all the latest from all things 10^9 is Contributing Author and chief number cruncherJJ Live At Leeds, in this brand new chapter of Streams Of Statistics…
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Ah, the mid 2000s: when your Nokia was loud, your online profile had personality, and ringtones cost more than dinner at the food court. Let’s all rewind with Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan, who recalls what was happening musically around this month of April in 2005…
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Contributing Author, Historian, and certified gear addict Bill "Virgindog" Bois brings us his third annual report from the 2025 edition of the renowned Amigo Guitar Show…
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Airwaves Of Change
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Radio has always been in flux, shifting with trends, ownership, and public taste. From ocean waves to baseball field chaos, Contributing Author rollerboogie brings us a look at how stations change, and the lasting impact they leave behind…
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In times of crisis, true leaders emerge from the unlikeliest places. When the MTS Oceanos began to sink, musician Moss Hills stepped up, guiding passengers to safety in an extraordinary act of heroism. His selflessness not only saved lives but also cemented his place in maritime history as a beacon…
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