The Anemic Boyfriends: Remembering A Regional Cult Hit
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Deleted: A long-lost punk oddity from Anchorage once blared across scattered radio stations, defying geography and logic in the pre-internet age. This deep-dive from Contributing Author Bill Bois uncovers a DIY gem, an unlikely feminist anthem, and the fascinating cast of characters behind
“Guys Are Not Proud.”
Four Quiet Acts of Kindness
These stories show how famous folks like Fred Rogers and Bob Denver quietly did the right thing without any fanfare. It’s a good reminder that kindness and humility often happen behind the scenes. Sometimes, the smallest gestures make the biggest difference.
48 Frequently Asked (Musical) Questions And Answers
Finally, someone brave enough to tell The Clash that their life choices are mathematically terrible. Contributing Author and respondent extraordinaire JJ Live At Leeds delivers the music critique we never knew we desperately needed
It’s a barrelful of existential wisdom and deadpan brilliance from someone who’s clearly been waiting decades for musicians to stop asking rhetorical questions, and start giving real answers.
The Hard Truths America Still Won’t Face
Contributing Author Chuck Small delivers an unflinching examination of America’s continued struggle with white supremacy five years after George Floyd’s murder, weaving personal revelation with urgent social commentary. This powerful piece challenges readers to move beyond performative allyship toward the uncomfortable work of dismantling systemic racism in their own hearts and communities.
It’s The Hits of May-ish 1985!
Step back to the spring of 1985 when British synth-pop bands were crossing the Atlantic with a vengeance, armed with primal scream therapy theories and Cold War anxiety. Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan explores how Tears For Fears’ “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” became the unofficial soundtrack to Reagan-era politics while Simple Minds reluctantly crafted their biggest hit for John Hughes’ detention hall masterpiece.
America’s Most Craveable Highway Food Pit-Stops
Ready for a U.S. road trip packed with unforgettable eats? This tasty tour, crafted by Contributing Author rollerboogie, serves up hidden gems and iconic flavors from coast to coast – from NYC’s best fried dumplings to Texas’s legendary 4.5-pound steak challenge. Buckle up and get hungry!
He wrote the very first article for TNOCS.com, so its poetic perfection to see Contributing Author and great friend Bill Bois bring us full circle to Number 1000! In this insightful double-concert review, Bill perfectly captures the complexities surrounding tribute acts, and their commitment to both entertainment and musical preservation.
Buckle up for the ultimate sonic expedition across America, where Contributing Author rollerboogie has masterfully curated a cross-country journey through 48 states.
We often toss around names like “Einstein” for genius, but what about the linguistic footnotes? The Skutniks and Beddias, whose names have quietly snuck into our everyday speech? Through a single extraordinary moment or observation, learn who became an accidental eponym architect…
He won’t stop until he gets to the top! From Contributing Author Ozmoe, it’s a fun remembrance with updated listings for musical Holiday Weekend Countdowns
I've been to the Adventureland the movie is based on. You're definitely gonna hear "More Than a Feeling" before your…
I think we were at Disney World at the same time as that deacon, because my parents tell a similar…
"__________ appears to like __________ more than Morrissey does" is always a safe sentence.
Hey, I like Pam Tillis!
Over her we have Gareth Gates. Runner up on the first series of Pop Idol in 2002 as a teenager.…