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The Libertines for Beginners: 7 Essential Songs
"...their scrappy and energetic sound, coupled with lyrical wit and patriotic romanticism captured the imagination of a generation."
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The Grip Weeds “DiG” Some Cool Covers
There are covers -- and then there are covers done by The Grip Weeds. This beloved garage/power pop band made some unusual picks for "DiG."
The Bookends’ “Calliope”: Rock ‘n Roll Sunshine
"The music of The Bookends is a groovy throwback to 1960s pop" as their fun, sophomore album, "Calliope," aptly shows.
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.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Dirty Water”
The Standells were from the West Coast, but after one memorable song, they were forever associated with Boston. The backstory on a great one-hit wonder.