5 Surprising Things About Miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’
If you’re a jazz lover, you’ve probably heard Kind of Blue more times than you can count. This iconic 1959 album by Miles Davis...
5 Surprising Facts About Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Are You Experienced’
Jimi Hendrix’s Are You Experienced is widely recognized as one of the greatest albums in rock history, a groundbreaking debut that changed the way...
Luciano Pavarotti and James Brown Unite for a Historic Rendition of ‘It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World’
In an unforgettable live performance, Luciano Pavarotti and James Brown brought together opera and soul with their rendition of It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s...
The Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh’s Isolated Bass Lines For “Betha” and “China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Ryder”
Phil Lesh didn’t just play bass; he reinvented it. The Grateful Dead’s founding bassist, who passed away at 84, turned the bass guitar into...
The Cure Marks ‘Songs of a Lost World’ Release with Free 3-Hour Global Stream of London Concert
In celebration of their first album in 16 years, Songs of a Lost World, The Cure offered fans a free global livestream of their...
The 1986 LA Dodgers’ ‘Baseball Boogie Bunch’ Attempts To Capture the Magic of the ‘Super Bowl Shuffle’
In 1986, the L.A. Dodgers took a swing at the music-video craze that the Chicago Bears sparked the year before with their 'Super Bowl...
Katy Perry Joins P.O.D. for ‘Goodbye For Now’ on The Tonight Show in 2006 Before Her Breakthrough
Back in 2006, P.O.D. brought their hit “Goodbye For Now” to The Tonight Show, delivering an electrifying performance that fans remember to this day....
Cardiacs’ 1984 Seaside Treats Video Blends Absurdist Comedy With Avant-Pop Music in a Cult Classic
In 1984, English avant-pop band Cardiacs took an unconventional approach with Seaside Treats, a 22-minute video tape sold exclusively at their concerts. Part absurdist...
Vice President Kamala Harris to Appear on SiriusXM’s Progress Channel Tonight
SiriusXM today announced that Vice President Kamala Harris will appear on SiriusXM’s Progress channel 127 this evening for an interview with host Zerlina Maxwell.
With...
Protected: How Do Online Games Use Music to Create an Atmosphere?
By Mitch Rice
The significance of music in online games cannot be ruled out, as it mightily contributes to transforming virtual environments and enriching people’s...
Rainn Wilson and Bryan Cranston Face Off in an Acting Showdown on the Soul Boom Podcast
On the Soul Boom podcast, Rainn Wilson and Bryan Cranston engage in a playful “act-off” to determine who’s the superior actor. Known for their...
My Next Read: “Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain” by William Reid and Jim Reid
For 5 years after they'd swapped sought-after apprenticeships for life on the dole, brothers William and Jim Reid sat up till the early hours...
Troy Hawke Announces 2025 ‘The Greeters Guild’ Tour Across North America
Today, acclaimed comedian Troy Hawke announces a 2025 North American run of live shows — “The Greeters Guild” – after an incredibly successful European leg. Produced by Live...
Inventive and Empowered, The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century Opens at the AGO December...
Endlessly inventive, hip hop culture was birthed in the Bronx, New York City among working class Black and Latinx youth and went on to...
R.E.M. Continue to Be Hopeful Despite the Times With All-New Lyric Video for “I Believe”
On the heels of the recent digital compilation We Are Hope Despite the Times, R.E.M. has today released a timely lyric video for “I Believe.” The track...
5 Surprising Facts About The Beatles’ Self-Titled Album (or The White Album)
The Beatles’ self-titled ninth studio album, famously dubbed the "White Album," is as iconic as it is enigmatic. With its simple, all-white cover and...