Sister(s) Act, Episode 1: Maxine, LaVerne, and Patty
From Contributing Author Dance Fever, it’s a new occasional feature that celebrates Sisters of Pop Music who groove, rock… and this week, swing
They Had Love On Their Mind: The Sexy And Provocative Top-40 Landscape of 1977
Ah, budding adolescence. Such a wondrous time of life. And by “wondrous,” we of course mean, “torturous.” Contributing Author Chuck Small remembers a particular calendar year when it seemed that love was constantly in the air – and on the air
Theoretically Speaking: S4:E2 – What Make Baroque, Baroque?
Complete the sentence:
“If it ain’t _______, don’t fix it.”
If you said, “defective,” well, you should take a minuet to read Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois’ latest episode of Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians. Bonus points for the camp song reference
The Friday Flash Review: Weezer’s “Buddy Holly”
Hey, who doesn’t love a big reveal? Especially when it’s from a longtime friend! Let’s have a big tnocs.com welcome for our newest Contributing Author Jon Deutsch, who debuts today with a Flash Review of a memorable song from 1994
The Season Premiere: Theoretically Speaking: S4:E1 – Who Invented Musical Notation?
It’s a great day: Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois is back with a brand new season of Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians. Bonus points for the Julie Andrews reference
What’s In A Name? – Nine Songs With Titles That Clearly Came From Some Other Dimension
Polysyllabalalists, your day has come: With an unlimited word budget, it’s our own JJ Live At Leeds with a look at those bands who believe that brevity is for the birds
Chuck’s Record Collection: “1979 – Beyond The Beat”
Contributing Author Chuck Small is back with a two-fer: A report on a pair of 1979 K-Tel releases that show the beginnings of the eventual crossover from disco to other pop styles of the day
Surrender – Or Else:Navigating the New U2
A long time ago, Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds said,”I will follow” to the boys from Dublin. And as he shares his thoughts on their latest release, will he find what he’s looking for? Let’s check in to see
To Obsess… Or Not?
It’s great to see one of our favorite Contributing Authors: Good friend Both Grouse is back in the tnocs.com house today with a tribute – and a most delightful obsession
A Bear-ican Top 40: March 14, 1972 – Part 2
With an aurelian heart, our good friend and Contributing Author irishbeartx is back with Part Two of this keg-tastic edition of ABT40, from this very week in 1972
