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?”
What a Week in Corralejo Really Feels Like
An accidental gem of a vacation unfolds across volcanic vistas, floating crabs, and a ska-soaked burger bar, as one family stumbles upon memory-making gold in Corralejo. For more soulful (and often sunburned) wanderings, don’t miss this travelmissive from Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds.
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.
Why Does A “Documentary” About The Origins Of State Abbreviations Make Me Laugh?
I can’t explain why Gary Gulman’s brilliant take on state abbreviations makes me laugh harder than most Netflix specials, but his viral routine proves comedy gold really does hide in plain sight. Knowing that millions of people are genuinely invested in a dual-letter combos confirms that Gulman has cracked the code on finding humor in the most unexpected places.
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.
A sweet memoir reveals the intricate planning behind a surprise 60th birthday party at Raleigh’s beloved Irregardless Café. Contributing Author Chuck Small shares the joys and challenges of obfuscating for the greater good – proving that the best gifts come wrapped in love and careful orchestration.
Deconstructing Trey Edward Shults’ Lynchian Vision
Our Contributing Author and Film Expert Cappie The Dog dissects the complex relationship between Pauline Kael’s visceral film appreciation and Andrew Sarris’ auteur theory through the lens of Trey Edward Shults’ haunting family drama KRISHA. An incisive analysis that reveals how contemporary filmmakers channel David Lynch’s surreal DNA while crafting their own distinct cinematic voices.
Kind of comforting to know that even our fearless leader makes mistakes. And, as expected, no recriminations or name-calling in…
Absolutely. That moment is iconic.
Those Tony Bennett songs are good.
I don't know too many of these. Not these versions anyway. Bootylicious and Telephone are welcomingly familiar. Along with the…
I honestly didn't know about a lot of these duets. Good list, I just wish there was room for some…