Happy Miserable 50th Anniversary to Richard and Linda Thompson’s Influential Debut Album
50 years ago the married rock & roll duo Richard and Linda Thompson released their album "I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight," and the history of exquisitely rendered musical bummers has never been quite the same since.
Today in Hip Hop History: 40 Years of Run-DMC
Four decades ago, one of the most innovative, influential groups in hip hop made their debut. Since then, music and culture have never been the same.
10 Great Green Day Media to Celebrate 30 Years of Dookie
Three decades ago, Green Day released one of the biggest punk albums to ever break into the mainstream. Check out our 10 favorite albums, books, and movies from and about these East Bay pop punk icons.
Daft Punk is Playing at Your House
Daft Punk became one of the most influential acts in pop and dance music. Which is why the French have that old saying: Never underestimate a couple of guys in robot helmets.
Happy Little Trees: A Playlist
A collection of songs that are not thought of as happy songs in the traditional sense, but are uplifting just the same. This post includes classics and lesser known gems from musical groups and/or musicians like The Monkees, Bill Withers, Nick Drake, The Mountain Goats, Outkast and many more.
10 Influential Songs to Celebrate Black History Month
Music has always been about shared experience in life. Continue reading to explore a selection of influential songs spanning several decades.
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