The CS Team

CultureSonar highlights music, films, TV, books and events for people who've lived a little and have plenty more they want to experience.

“Stereotypes”: Deconstructing Dolly Parton

Part of Dolly Parton's universal appeal is her self-deprecating humor. But that belies a shrewd head for both music and business.

Nina Hagen does a rock solid rendition of "Silent Night" while Billy Idol gives an unexpectedly sweet take on "Jingle Bell Rock."

Join our resident Beatle-ologist Scott Freiman for a "deep dive" into the wildly-inventive chord structure of "Savoy Truffle."

For 20 years, CREEM was an iconic rock magazine. It's returning with a digital archive you won't want to miss and a new print edition.

It's one of the most iconic riffs in rock history. Our resident guitar expert breaks it down in this episode of "Let Vinnie Explain."