In Defense of Kesha
A decade ago, Kesha was a huge pop star (and a guilty pleasure for many). Since then, her personal journey has changed her – but the hooks are still there.
6 Reasons to Love the Kurt Baker Combo
Love power-pop along the lines of Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe? You’ll want to check out the juicy songs of the Kurt Baker Combo.
Pop’s Biggest Hits in the English-Speaking World
Michael Jackson is still number one for the USA but what’s the best-selling album of all time in England, Australia, and Canada?
The Surprising, Lasting Influence of “P.S. I Love You”
The Beatles had “big ears” that were open to influences from all sorts of music — and it showed on their very first single. They were the first in Rock n’ Roll (we think) to use chord changes that later appeared everywhere.
The Top 5 Dylan Covers by The Byrds
The Byrds’ take on “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “Chimes of Freedom” created a new way to hear Dylan — and established the band as perhaps Dylan’s most inspired interpreter.