20 ago Las Vegas band The Killers decided to leave the post-punk scene they helped popularize and focus on telling stories about the heartland of the southwest.
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Ongoing History Daily: Whatever happened to FM radio in mobile phones?
Remember when there was talk about the hidden FM radio in mobile phones?
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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 1088: A timeline of technological advances in music
Every once in a while, a technological advance comes along that changed EVERYTHING about music.
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Ongoing History Daily: The weird Hollerado fan album
Hollerado invited fans to write in to ask for them to write a song. They didn’t expect what happened.
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Read Your EULA! Thousands Agree to a Wild Clause
Think you actually read the fine print? One company tested that theory by hiding a surprising clause in its free Wi-Fi terms. Would you have caught it?
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Weezer Settles the Debate: Here’s Their Best Album
Weezer has weighed in on the age-old debate over their best album. Find out which record the band thinks stands above the rest.
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Ongoing History Daily: The making of Nirvana's Unplugged
Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged performance looked like it was going to be a disaster. But then…
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Ongoing History Daily: Music has never been cheaper
At one time, acquiring music was expensive. Today, it’s never been cheaper.
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Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry, episode 074: The mysterious death of Bobby Fuller
The death of Bobby Fuller was never properly investigated. Decades later, there are still many, many questions.
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Ongoing History Daily: “Mr. Brightside” is The Killers song that won’t die
“Mr. Brightside” was the first single from The Killers. It was really the only song they ever needed to record.
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Weezer's Album Pinkerton Turns 30
In the 30 years since it was released, Weezer’s album Pinkerton has gone from an underrated classic to an important entry in the canon of alternative rock.
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