I Read ‘The Number Ones’ Book. And I Have Thoughts.
Word to your mother: Contributing Author Ozmoe is here to bring the meta, with a timely review of the reviewer.
Contributor Posts and Articles
A December Poll: “The 2022 Top Christmas Song”
Energized by your hearty response to the Halloween Spooky Song Contest, it’s Contributing Author lovethisconcept, who’s back – this time with a Yuletide poll
The Lovable, Huggable Philly Sports Fans: Part 2
The legend lives on, from The Boo Birds on down… OK, sports fans, it’s Contributing Author dutchg8r, with a post game wrap up on the ever- endearing Phans From Philly
Theoretically Speaking S3 | E2: What Makes Psychedelia, Psychedelia? … part 1
He’s here to feed our head: Join Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois as he lights up the… um, Lava Lamp, in the first of a two-parter in Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians. Bonus points for the Danelectro sitar reference
What Makes For The Perfect Song? (v7.0)
Contributing Author Both Grouse is back to share his latest choice for our occasional series, “What Makes For The Perfect Song?”
Politics in Mind: Activism in Academia?
“I don’t think academic study and activism are mutually exclusive, per se.
But the two do exist in real tension with one another…”
Here’s a nice Wednesday think-piece from friend and Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria
Picture The Sound
Our newest Contributing Author comes with a full endorsement from Dr. Meredith Grey. And in her Debut Article, A. Donnachie talks about saying goodbye to the music when the curtain goes down
Don’t Forget Your Suggestions for The First Annual tnocs.com Friendsgiving!
We’ll be there for you on November 24
Theoretically Speaking S3 | E1: What Makes Folk, Folk ?
Wasn’t that a time? Indeed it was. And we’re so glad to have Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois back to tell us about it, as he returns for an all-new season of Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians. Bonus points for the “Wimoweh” reference
RECENT QUIPPERY
The tight battle between Summer Sand (the winner by 2 votes) over Wonderful Summer to get into the top 32…
Oh, how did I miss this? Great piece @rollerboogie, I’ve heard this playlist many times and I almost could guess…
I've taken the Llandudno cable car up The Great Orme. Windswept but impressive views. That whole area of north West…
(Grammar pedantry ahead) Wouldn’t it be “Alanes”, because “Alanis” ends in -is? (cf. analyses, crises, etc.) (Grammar pedantry over)
Summer Sand isn't exactly a classic, but Wonderful Summer just got more grating every time I heard the chorus repeated.…