Twee Pop: A History

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What Exactly is Post-Rock? Part 1

What exactly is "Post‑Rock"? In this first installment of a two‑part deep dive, we unpack one of the most misunderstood labels in modern music. From its origins in the 1960s to its evolving relationship with rock, ambient, jazz, and experimental traditions...Post-Rock has come to ...  Show more

2025 In Memoriam

I'll be honest and say that this is not a happy show…in fact, it’s probably the saddest episode of the year…then again, it’s an opportunity to pay tribute to the musicians we lost in 2025. They’re gone, but that’s the thing about being a musician…the songs they left behind will r ...  Show more

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This Moment in Music History for 02-27-2025
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On February 27th, 1967, a groundbreaking album was released that would forever change the landscape of rock music: "The Velvet Underground & Nico" by The Velvet Underground. Produced by the legendary Andy Warhol, this debut album was a daring exploration of taboo subjects such as ...  Show more

This Moment in Music History for 05-22-2025
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On May 22nd in music history, one significant event took place in 1966. This was the day when the legendary American rock band, The Beach Boys, released their groundbreaking album, "Pet Sounds."

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Santa Claus is coming to town and stalking America
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The first time you hear "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," it probably registers as just another cheery holiday standard. But hiding within this seemingly simple song is a remarkable story of American transformation - musical, technological, and social. Each time artists reimagine ...  Show more

This Moment in Music History for 02-25-2025
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On February 25th in music history, one significant event took place in 1964 when The Beatles started filming their first movie, "A Hard Day's Night," at Marylebone Railway Station in London.

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