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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 of courage.
Back with some of the oddest couplings since Felix and Oscar: it’s Contributing Author Chuck Small, bringing us a fun new collection of musical hand-offs
Boybands got sentimental, trip-hop got moody, and grunge still had a few screams left. The sound of an era caught between a slow dance and a mosh pit, all brought to you by Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan, providing copious notes on what was happening musically around this time… in 1995
