A tale that is as relevant today as it was at its origin. In response to some unsavory racists in the UK, many musicians took to their platforms to protest the toxic political ideals that were rampant during the 70s. Punks took to creating a movement that brought people together in unity and fight fascism. […]
The seminal sophomore release from one of the biggest rock bands in the world, The Color and The Shape changed the course of rock music and the way people viewed the Nirvana drummer for the rest of time. Dave Grohl dug deep into his emotions, from his divorce to his new budding romance, from his […]
Many don’t know who the Xray Spex were, but without them, the punk and New Wave movements would’ve been a lot less exciting. Especially thanks to lead singer/songwriter, Marianne Joan Elliott-Said, better known as Poly Styrene. This woman did not spend too long in the spotlight, but for the brief time that she did, it […]
The summer is hotter than ever and you know what that means! NOW review time! This go-round we look at the 2001 release of volume 6 and analyze how much things have changed, but in actuality have truly remained the same. From pop, to R&B, to rock, we’ve got some truly epic gems to tear […]
Run The Jewels is one of the most talented, creative, politically charged, and intelligent rap duos to date. Killer Mike and El-P got together on a whim and immediately connected, not realizing that a one off collaboration would turn into an honest to goodness musical group. They came from different places, but their passions are […]
In the ashes of Disco came the beginning of electronic music as we knew it with House music. And Frankie Knuckles was one of its founding fathers, using his passion and inspiration to mix songs in ways that had never been heard before. He never wanted the party to stop and as long as he […]
In this episode, we finish up Annie’s time in the Eurythmics and how she got her solo career started. There are many falls, but also many satisfying wins. Hear how she fights her way through the mud to become the memorable icon we know her as today. And also to hear an atrocious Bob Dylan […]
Annie Lennox did not become an icon overnight. It took a lot of hard work and trudging through the BS to get where she is today. And don’t get it twisted, just because she grew up with a classically trained background, that doesn’t mean she didn’t have the desire to jump into the pop world […]
Many refer to her as the Queen of Metal, and for good reason. Lita Ford got her start in music as a member of the iconic Runaways back in the 70’s. They may have only lasted a few years, but it was the education of a lifetime. Afterwards Lita would build herself a solo career […]
Not the punk band, we’ve told their story already. This time we’re bringing you the story of the most influential, yet under-celebrated bands in metal, Death! Mainly the only consistent member, Chuck Schuldiner. Hear about his childhood and how he would become a non-stop creative force to change the face of the metal scene going […]
