This Moment in Music History for 12-25-2024

On June 28th, 1997, something truly remarkable happened in the world of music that would forever change the landscape of British pop and introduce the world to one of the most successful girl groups of all time. The Spice Girls released their iconic second single "Say You'll Be T ...  Show more

On June 27th, 1984, one of the most iconic and enduring protest songs in rock history was released when Prince and The Revolution unveiled "When Doves Cry" as a single. But here's the twist that made this track absolutely revolutionary: Prince made the audacious decision to strip ...  Show more

“Wind Of Change” by Scorpions has the rare distinction of being a history lesson within a huge rock ballad, released after the Berlin Wall came crashing down in 1989 in the band’s native Germany. In the years since, it has become a unifying theme song for the circumstances around ...  Show more

We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2021 conversation with Steve Perry. 

ABOUT STEVE PERRY
One of the most iconic voices in rock m ...

The baritone Benjamin Appl has recorded an album for Alpha that combines the music of György Kurtág with that of Franz Schubert. 'Lines of Life: Schubert & Kurtág' is the result of a long process that started with Kurtág choosing the singer for this unique project and working wit ...  Show more

It was a year of staggering losses, from David Bowie and Prince to Leonard Cohen and George Michael. But it was also a year of monumental new music, including Beyonce’s 'Lemonade' and a mountain-sized rock anthem from Mitski.Note: This is a recurring series in celebration of All ...  Show more