Take a tour through a few of the most influential compilation albums of the late 20th century: curated, quirky - and culturally essential…
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Across decades of modern culture, here's a look at a few artists who have chosen to step away at the height of their influence: Moments in history when departure -not endurance -became the defining stroke of a lasting legacy.…
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What do a Batman villain, a porcine manager, and a certain website have in common? Join Contributing Author Chuck Small for the answers, where each sip will leave you smiling — and maybe reaching for your own favorite cup…
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He can't help himself: Wending his way through British blues-rock, Northwestern American garage, and a side trip to Motown, it's Contributing Author and honey bunch DJ Professor Dan,with what was happening musically around this time... in April, 1965…
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Ever get more excited about the car in a movie than the actual plot? Join us as we celebrate the most memorable rides in pop culture history, proving that sometimes the coolest characters come with an engine and a set of wheels.…
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Meetup in the park: Contributing Author rollerboogie has your ticket to his fond remembrance of hometown nostalgia shows…
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Whilst dutifully tugging on his left ear in tribute, Contributing Author Ozmoe reminisces and presents five classic musical moments from The Carol Burnett Show…
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Contributing Author Chuck Small speaks about the unavoidable power of our voices—spoken, written, or withheld—and the quiet courage of intentional communication…
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Mamboing his way into your little apple blossom heart, it's Contributing Author and Manish M...A...N... DJ Professor Dan, chunk-a-chunking along with what was happening musically around this time... in April, 1955…
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From subversive street art to international tourist sensation, Contributing Author and Historian Bill "Virgindog" Bois introduces us to the dwarf statues of Wrocław, and traces a winding path through protest, humor, and community pride…
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What if your favorite movie characters started a band? Contributing Author rollerboogie is our director for a witty, nostalgia-laced lineup—from Eugene Martone’s shredding to Kermit’s banjo. You’ll be casting your own dream band before the final "Roller Boogie" flute solo fades out…
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With passion, principle, and a Catholic Holy Week parallax view, Contributing Author Chuck Small resists against complicity and speaks truth to power - especially when silence feels safest…
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A century ago, Bessie Smith and Louis Armstrong gave us the ultimate blues track—and this lovingly researched deep-dive from Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan explains why “St. Louis Blues” is still the essential listen of the 1920s.…
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From Hawaiian lap steels to the world’s first electric bass guitar, one man's impact on modern music was revolutionary—even if few people know his name.
Contributing Author and Historian Bill "Virgindog" Bois tells the story of Paul Tutmarc in this latest episode of Musical Inventors…
Think critics always know best? Think again. Contributing Author rollerboogie presents a delightfully brutal roundup of infamous music reviews that shows just how spectacularly wrong the experts can be…
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A billion here, a billion there... you'd be surprised at how quickly it all adds up. Here with the all the latest from all things 10^9 is Contributing Author and chief number cruncherJJ Live At Leeds, in this brand new chapter of Streams Of Statistics…
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In this warm and wonderfully retro reflection, Contributing Author Chuck Small, turns a looming birthday oversight into an unforgettable time capsule of sibling memories, packed George, Barbra, a well-timed Jaws reference, and good ol' Casey himself…
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Ah, the mid 2000s: when your Nokia was loud, your online profile had personality, and ringtones cost more than dinner at the food court. Let’s all rewind with Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan, who recalls what was happening musically around this month of April in 2005…
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Contributing Author, Historian, and certified gear addict Bill "Virgindog" Bois brings us his third annual report from the 2025 edition of the renowned Amigo Guitar Show…
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Airwaves Of Change
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Radio has always been in flux, shifting with trends, ownership, and public taste. From ocean waves to baseball field chaos, Contributing Author rollerboogie brings us a look at how stations change, and the lasting impact they leave behind…
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