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Charlie Parker At 100
Jazz legend Charlie Parker would be 100 this year. A new box set from Craft Recordings celebrates his profound impact on bebop and more.
Los Saicos: Was the First Punk Band from Peru?
Long before Iggy Pop, Los Saicos was shredding it up in the 60s. Learn why some feel the first true punk band was from Peru.
Six Ingredients for the “Perfect” Hit Song
The perfect hit song is equal parts magic, timing — and more than a few scientific ingredients. We break it down (to the degree that it can be).
Secret Stash: Underground Classics You Need to Hear
One of our top music writers shares some deep-dive “underground” classics you should definitely check out. If you haven’t already.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl)”
In 1972, a deejay flipped over from the “B-side” and helped make “Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl)” into one of the biggest hits of the year.