The Surprising Chord That Helped Make “Penny Lane” a Masterpiece
“Penny Lane” is full of inventive twists, starting with this chord. See how Sir Paul wove it together so seamlessly. It’s a master class in composition.
Nick Piunti: Power-Pop’s Best-Kept Secret
Nick Piunti is taking power-pop to a new level. In his new album, you’ll hear echoes of The Raspberries, Beatles, Matthew Sweet and more.
“Sukiyaki” – A Cross-Cultural Pop Breakthrough
“Sukiyaki,” the 60s Asian hit, broke barriers in more than one way. How did it influence other cross-cultural pop songs in future years?
Pop Music of the 1950s Was Way Cooler Than You Think
There was certainly a transition in music from the 1950s to the 1960s. But 1950s pop music wasn’t simplistic or sappy as some would have you believe.
