Paul Weller’s “On Sunset”: The Modfather Returns
Paul Weller is back with a great new album, “On Sunset.” The angst and insight that informed his days with The Jam are still there.
Uncharted: “This Is Big Audio Dynamite”
Mick Jones and Big Audio Dynamite emerged from the ashes of The Clash and pushed political rock in an entirely fresh direction.
MTV: When Video Killed the Radio Star…and Created Others
August 1, 1981 created a huge shift in music. When MTV launched, it also launched the careers of the “veejays.” A fun book details those heady early days of music television.
Electrical Language: The Secret History of Synth Pop
Beyond Human League and OMD: a new box set showcases some underrated 70s and 80s synth pop from the UK.
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.