Robert Johnson was one of the first members of the so-called 27 Club. But did he die because his deal with the Devil ran out?
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London Calling: Piglet and For Frank Forever
Piglet has this new song about a real person named Frank whose story ends very tragically.
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Five songs you must hear this week: 09 Dec 2024
The last Five Songs list of 2024 is 80s% female.
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Ongoing History Daily: Famous firsts in music, part 1
Who was first when it came to these rock milestones?
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Ongoing History Daily: Famous firsts in music, part 2
Another list of famous firsts in rock.
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New Music Friday: 6 new releases as we slide into the holidays
It’s a light week for New Music Friday. Then again, look at the calendar. We’re pretty much at the end of the 2024 new release schedule. Time to start thinking of 2025.
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Ongoing History Daily: A selection of weird musical genres
Not a day goes by without someone inventing some new weird musical genres.
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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 1033: Rivers Cuomo and Weezer, Alt-Rock’s Nerd Heroes, part 2
Rivers Cuomo and Weezer are a different breed. Here’s proof.
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Throwback Thursday: Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (1971)
Gil Scott-Heron’s work was vital to the foundations of hip-hop. This Throwback Thursday track is a prime example.
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Ongoing History Daily: Tape and CD rot
You’d think that the CD or magnetic tape would be a good way to preserve music. Nope.
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Undiscovered Gem of the Week: The Rockin Krolik and Numb in the Radio
Looking for something melancholy as the days get darker? The Rockin Krolik may have something for you.
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