What Makes Nü-Metal, Nü-Metal?
Was it a contrived fad? Did it have lasting relevance? In this episode of Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians, Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois talks about how a sub-genre limped to an eventual demise. Bonus points for figuring out how to render an “ᴙ”
“And as the Muzak played, sooner or later, we knew we’d fall in love with… The Debut Article from our newest Contributing Author, rollerboogie. Mind the gap, choose your floor, and have relaxing ride
Public Image Limited’s Hawaii
The best musical surprises come out of nowhere. For our occasional “What Makes For A Perfect Record” series, JJ Live At Leeds has a touching piece about an unexpected 2023 release that shines in its perfection… through a bittersweet backdrop of a life’s love lost
From Contributing Author Dance Fever, it’s a new occasional feature that celebrates Sisters of Pop Music who groove, rock… and this week, swing
Ah, budding adolescence. Such a wondrous time of life. And by “wondrous,” we of course mean, “torturous.” Contributing Author Chuck Small remembers a particular calendar year when it seemed that love was constantly in the air – and on the air
Complete the sentence:
“If it ain’t _______, don’t fix it.”
If you said, “defective,” well, you should take a minuet to read Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois’ latest episode of Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians. Bonus points for the camp song reference
Hey, who doesn’t love a big reveal? Especially when it’s from a longtime friend! Let’s have a big tnocs.com welcome for our newest Contributing Author Jon Deutsch, who debuts today with a Flash Review of a memorable song from 1994
It’s a great day: Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois is back with a brand new season of Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians. Bonus points for the Julie Andrews reference
Polysyllabalalists, your day has come: With an unlimited word budget, it’s our own JJ Live At Leeds with a look at those bands who believe that brevity is for the birds
Contributing Author Chuck Small is back with a two-fer: A report on a pair of 1979 K-Tel releases that show the beginnings of the eventual crossover from disco to other pop styles of the day
