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How the 1970s New York Punk Scene Redefined Modern Songwriting Standards
NYC punk stripped rock to its bones — fast, raw, focused — and its blueprint still drives modern songwriting.
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NYC punk stripped rock to its bones — fast, raw, focused — and its blueprint still drives modern songwriting.

What's your "stop and pull over" song?

The band Death was punk when punk hadn't even yet started. Their story is really something (and their music ain't bad, either).

In the "reasons to be cheerful" category, Nick Lowe is back with his first new album in years, working with some unexpected partners. The result does not disappoint.

Although Robert Gordon never achieved stardom equal to his talent, he did have the magic touch choosing collaborators.