Get set to realign what you thought you knew about some of your favorite songs—specifically,…
Decades
1995: The Year Alternative Peaked
It’s been said that the defining sounds of a particular decade don’t truly take hold…
The Original Riot Grrrls: Rock’s First All-Female Bands
When it comes to rock ’n’ roll sans boys, sisters were doin’ it for themselves…
The Most Significant Soundtrack Songs of the Last Decade
The storied songwriting team of Elton John and Bernie Taupin won their first joint Oscar…
2010s: How The Swedes Dominated Another Decade
There are a variety of theories as to how a Nordic nation of 10 million…
The Year in ’90s Metal
It may be that 2019 was the best year for ’90s metal since, well, 1999.…
Unplugged & Immortal: The Best Live Acoustic Performances
The great irony about the MTV Unplugged phenomenon of the 1990s is that the performances…
Out of the Stacks: ’90s College Radio Staples Still At It
Taking a look at the playlists for my show on Boston’s WZBC might give the…
The Roots of Prog-Metal: 1969-1977
Progressive metal first emerged in the late ’80s, a whirlwind of ambitious themes, sprawling concepts,…
Off the Wall: Great Quincy Jones Productions from the ’70s and ’80s
With a career that spans more than 60 years, Quincy Jones has one of music’s…