The Anemic Boyfriends: Remembering A Regional Cult Hit
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Deleted: 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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
