Author: Will Wills

Will Wills — a native-born Italian, raised in the US — does a killer impersonation of Mario (“a-letsa-go!”). Generally, you’ll find him frenetically bouncing between software development at a large US firm, leading a local dance/pop band, playing COD and watching MST3K. Yes, he’s sleep deprived, but you can follow his resulting incoherence at @WillrWills or his band at @WillsAndTheWays or his blog, "A Day in a Monkey's Life," if you’re suffering from insomnia, too.

by Will Wills November 21, 2023 Comments0

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“The Message”: Grandmaster Flash’s Pioneering Album

The roots of hip hop are complex. But there’s no denying that, with “The Message,” Grandmaster Flash really put it on the map.

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by Will Wills November 9, 2023 Comments1

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The Final Album: Devo’s “Something for Everybody”

From their New Wave heyday to their 2010 final album, Devo has had a lot to say about the human condition. And it’s always clever.

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by Will Wills September 13, 2023 Comments7

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Why Are These Hit Songs Rarely Covered?

It seems a no-brainer to cover a big hit song. But there are some that are rarely touched. Why is that? We take a look (and listen).

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by Will Wills September 7, 2023 Comments1

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MTV “Unplugged” Opened Eyes and Ears

It was a beautifully simple idea: put the day’s biggest artists in a stripped-down, acoustic setting. The results proved timeless.

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by Will Wills September 1, 2023 Comments22

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Hall & Oates: 5 Songs That Should’ve Been Hit Singles

The pop duo deserved more radio rotation for songs like “Nothing at All” and “It’s Uncanny.”