Japan: Lost and Found – Episode 12: Beyond the Classroom
A tale of new lands, and new relationships, from Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria in this penultimate chapter of, “Japan: Lost And Found”
Contributor Posts and Articles
TNOCS’ Worst Nightmare? Thirty Songs From Diane Warren
Contributing Author Chuck Small has been busy making a list of his faves from a particularly prolific songwriter
About This Time 50 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of April-ish 1974!!!
It’s time for Contributing Author, YouTuber, and Honorary Sister Of Mercy DJ Professor Dan, who is back to commemorate what was happening musically around this time… 50 years ago
A New Miniseries – ‘Boldly Going:’ Four Subgenres Of Science Fiction – Episode1 – Hard Science Fiction
From Hopepunk to Space Opera, Contributing Author Pauly Steyreen brings us a new miniseries that explores and celebrates four major subgenres of science fiction
Perfect Imperfections: When Mistakes Or Unintended Sounds On A Song… Just Work
To err is human. And as Contributing Author rollerboogie will explain, the occasional “oops” can sometimes create a great musical moment. How many of these fantastic flubs were you aware of?
About This Time 30 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of March-ish 1994!
It’s time for Contributing Author, YouTuber, and the O.G. WhattaMan DJ Professor Dan, who is back to commemorate what was happening musically around this time… 30 years ago
Japan: Lost and Found: Episode 11: Beyond Tourism
Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria recalls his frustration – and eventual acclimation to studying abroad
Photo Essay: The 2024 Amigo Guitar Show
He’s the original Guitar Hero: It’s Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois, who takes us on an interesting road trip. Bring your favorite pick – and probably an ATM card as we daydream about your latest addition to the collection
The Final Episode Of “The Name Game:” The Charts’ Hottest “Re-Run” Titles – The Top Ten!
With the grandest of finales, it’s our good friend and Contributing Author Chuck Small, returning with The Top Ten wrap-up of the “same title, different song” phenomenon
Big In Liverpool: The Legacy And Heritage of Eric’s Club
Ah, yes: Mathew Street, Liverpool! Home of a certain cellar club that provided a springboard for all kinds of music. But if you’re thinking about mop-tops and cavernous venues… Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds has bit of a surprise in store for you
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