Appreciating A Flock of Seagulls: Way Beyond That Hair
They were one of MTV’s earliest acts — but their music is resonating in a whole new way. Give A Flock of Seagulls another listen.
The Ramones: Ranking Their Albums, Worst to First
The 1976 debut album by the Ramones shook things up. But of their many projects, is it the best? We take a look.
The Songs of “Sex Education”: A Perfect Adolescent Soundtrack
As if thinking about your parents having sex isn’t weird enough, a sharp new Netflix series pits a teen against his sex-therapist mom. Thankfully, there are some great songs to take the edge off.
What is “Japanese Ambient Music”? A Primer
There’s an intriguing (and far richer) backstory to that music you might hear in your local yoga studio. A new compilation sheds light on the complex influences rooted in Japan.
How The Beatles Came to Be
Raw talent shaped them. A few musical “tricks” made the Beatles into a phenomenon. What were they?