Thomas Dolby turned 61 today. The English musician, producer, entrepreneur and teacher; came to prominence in the 1980s, releasing hit singles including "She Blinded Me with Science" and "Hyperactive!".
In 1960, acampaign was started in the UK to ban the American hit, teenage tragedy tune "Tell Laura I Love Her" by Ray Peterson. The song was being denounced in the press as likely to inspire a teen-age "glorious death cult".
Happy Elvis Memorial Day.
The King might have left the building. But his legacy lasts forever. And to commemorate Elvis the Pelvis, here's his top 10 moves.
Today, 39 years ago, the second highest selling album of all time, and the best selling hard rock or heavy metal album, as well as the best selling album ever released by a band, scored its first UK No. 1 album.
Was just introduced to this song by a friend. Damn, so hauntingly beautiful. And it's got more than 308 million views on YouTube already. Didn't know about her before. Where have I been?
There are happy synthpop songs. There are sad synthpop songs. And there are synthpop songs that instantly bring you to tears.
Napak tilas lahir dan tumbuh kembangnya rockabilly di Indonesia. Bagaimana The Hydrant merevolusi skena serta mengubah citra musik bapak-bapak menjadi keren kekinian.
The interesting story behind the legendary Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures album cover.
Same o' story with all/most of Pixies' songs: It took me a while to like it. And when it hit me, it hit me real hard. "Greens and Blues" is one of my current most favourite tunes of Pixies, especially, and alternative rock in general. Such a beautiful bittersweet goodbye song.
The blonde streak and leopard-print lady, Imelda May, turned 45 today.
Oh, is that Nick Rhodes? He's the lead singer? It's his side project?
38 Years ago today, Joan Jett released her debut solo album, 𝘉𝘢𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
Tepat pada 14 Desember 1979 London Calling dirilis. Album dobel ini adalah yang ke-3 dari grup asal Inggris The Clash. Pun London Calling merupakan salah satu mahakarya di skena punk rock pada khususnya, serta belantika musik cadas pada umumnya.
Hari ini, 38 tahun silam, The Clash merilis album legendaris ethno-punk Sandinista!
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Music journalist, writer, radio DJ, socio-political activist, creative industry leader, and a qualified librarian, Rudolf Dethu is heavily under the influence of the punk rock philosophy.
