“Rock Over London”: Minding the Musical Gap
During the heyday of New Wave and post-punk, there were a few critical musical beacons. The author recalls one particular lifeline.
Adam & The Ants: 80s Pirate Pop Was Just the Thing
With a kitschy take on the pirate theme, Adam and the Ants crafted pop hits perfectly suited to a bleak time in the UK.
Appreciating Michael Nesmith
Michael Nesmith was so much more than the wool-hatted member of The Monkees. Author, musician, entrepreneur, visionary: he wore a lot of hats…
Whatever Happened to Kip Winger?
His name conjures the shirtless rockstar of the 80s. But Kip Winger has a far more interesting story that crosses over…into classical?
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Venus”
That rattly opening guitar riff signaled something…”different.” Here’s the backstory on the 70s song that’s had more than one life.