Dad Rock Is A Myth. (Dad Pop, On The Other Hand…)
Armed with evidence, a solid playlist, and a killer hashtag, Contributing Author rollerboogie posits a theory about fathers relating to their kids’ music – and he just might be on to something
The Number Nines: Yet Another Four Records That Barely Cracked The Top Ten
Join Contributing Author Napoleon Of Birds for their latest look at four recordings – that can (just barely) claim “Top Ten” status
Theoretically Speaking, S5:E6:What Makes Doo-Wop, Doo-Wop ?
Just around the corner, under a streetlamp, and shoop-shooping his way into your heart: it’s Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois, with a harmonious new episode of Theoretically Speaking. Bonus points for the “bathroom reverb” reference
The Fantastic 40 – Episode 2:Top-40 Chart Domination for 1981
Join Contributing Author Chuck Small as he travels back to the year of the first Space Shuttle, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the 40 toppermost Billboard artists of 1981
Getting Down To The Sounds Of… 1923:Volume One: ‘That’s What I Call Jazz Dance Orchestra Music!’
Coming to us all the way from the Land of the (alleged) Inverse Coriolis Effect: it’s the Debut Article from our newest Contributing Author, DJ Professor Dan. DJPD kicks off a sprightly 4-part miniseries featuring music, dance, and assorted animal noises from 1923
Theoretically Speaking, S5:E5: What Makes Crooning, Crooning ?
It’s enough to make you swoon in June with a spoon: Contributing Author and renowned melodious heartthrob Bill “Virgindog” Bois is back with a new episode of Theoretically Speaking. Bonus points for the “Sinatra Effect” reference
The Making of My Billboard Book
Last time out, Contributing Author Ozmoe blew us away when he matter-of-factly told us about his TV-book writing. And if you were surprised by that? Well… just check out his latest “big reveal”
The Number Nines: Four More Records That Barely Cracked The Top Ten
Join Contributing Author Napoleon Of Birds once again, for a chart-tastic look at four more great recordings that just managed to squeak into single digit territory
My Life in Jazz, Part Three: “Live! From ‘The Our Lady of Ipanema’ Lounge”
In this final chapter of his mini-series, Contributing Author and good friend rollerboogie brings us to present day of his lifelong journey, at the unlikely intersection of where faith meets jazz
The Fantastic 40 – Episode 1:Top-40 Chart Domination for 1980
We all love seeing how well our favorite songs did during a calendar year. In this first episode of a new series from Contributing Author Chuck Small, he has an interesting new spin: focusing on the artists themselves. See how your favorites tallied up, starting with 1980
