18 Amazing Songs With A Gong
From ancient Chinese ceremonies to Kool & The Gang, the mighty gong has truly been places. In this delightfully-researched list, Rolleboogie pays loud, clanging tribute to music’s most majestic metal disk – and answers the question: “Wait, was that a gong?”
A Collection of Casey Kasem’s Best Random “Specials” Selections
When you trust your playlist to pure chance and end up with everything from Beatles classics to a Barry White bedroom anthem, what could be better? Contributing Author DJ Chuck Small throws caution to the wind and lets his trusty random number generator guide the way through Casey Kasem’s AT40 Specials vault.
It’s The Hits Of June-ish 1965!
Watch it now, watch it ,watch it, watch it… An iconic fuzzed-out riff, funky moves, and, of course, your average everyday Pharaoh riding around in a hearse.
Join Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan as he takes the biggest songs from June of 1965 for a spin.
Remembering Wendy O. Williams
A fearless artist who chainsawed guitars and defied every expectation, Wendy O. Williams refused to play nice. And played louder because of it. In this riveting chronicle by Bill Bois, we follow her through performance art, punk provocation, personal pain, and a legacy no one else could’ve written.
My Album Milestone Playlist
To celebrate a certain zero-year birthday, Rollerboogie created this wild and wonderful musical time capsule: 60 albums, one per year, no repeats – and not a single “greatest hits” collection in the bunch. It’s a life-mixtape of memories, eccentric gems, and pure sonic joy.
Songs That Absolutely Nail The Long Instrumental Coda
In this witty and wide-ranging playlist ruleset breakdown, our music obsessive friend Stobgopper creates a rulebook for the perfect outro… and the comment section subsequently breaks every rule. …t’s part playlist, part manifesto, and all joy for anyone who loves when a song refuses to end quietly.
It’s The Hits Of June-ish 1955!
It ain’t a shame: Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan takes us back to June 1955, to a song from an obscure prison movie that became a cultural phenomenon, dominated the Top Ten, and for good measure, hits from The Candy and The Fat Men, respectively.
The Life And Legacy Of Leo Fender
Contributing Author Bill Bois reveals the fascinating paradox of Leo Fender – a man who transformed popular music forever despite never learning to play the instruments he created. From a farm boy tinkering with radio parts to the genius behind the Telecaster and Stratocaster, this is the story of how pure innovation and relentless curiosity built the foundation of modern music.
TV Theme Songs of the 1970s -Ranked
It’s a listicle love letter to the golden age of television intros—where every theme was a banger, and every episode began with soul, funk, and heart. Contributing Author rollerboogie curates this joyful countdown of the most unforgettable TV theme songs from the ’70s.
Behind the Scenes of Top Of The Pops
Prepare to relive the golden days when Top of the Pops ruled UK music TV – and sometimes made you wonder if the musicians were actually playing or just really committed to their miming skills. From darts champs crashing the background to dolphins on bass, Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds providers the nostalgic trip with all the quirks and charm you didn’t know you missed.
