R.E.M. is one of the most important alt rock bands to come out of the early 1980s, and much of it comes down to their unique sound, blending jangly pop melodies with punk and post-punk sensibilities. But there’s a little told story in how they got that sound, and it […]
It’s finally time for a music room tour. Today I’m sharing my newly finished vinyl den with minimalist design and a hint of mid century modern flare. This has been months in the making due to delays from one piece of furniture… 💡 Subscribe For More: https://youtube.com/c/AndyFenstermaker/?sub_confirmation=1 🎟️ Become A […]
Blue Monday was a joke. A mistake. New Order never intended for the song to be a hit. In this week’s episode of Poetic Wax, Andy pulls out the 1988 pressing of Blue Monday. This is the surprising history of the song that blended alt rock, new wave, and electronic […]
On the 30th Anniversary of Purple by Stone Temple Pilots, Scott Weiland’s widow set the record straight about the legendary STP and Velvet Revolver frontman: He didn’t overdose. This is an alternate look at Scott Weiland’s death, and how Jamie Weiland feels we have it all wrong. 💡 Subscribe For […]
On the anniversary of Elvis Presley’s passing and the new release by Jack White, Andy Fenstermaker digs into his record collection to tell the story of how White acquired Elvis’s first ever recording. He looks at the history of the recording, recounting the story and how Elvis landed his first […]
The history behind The Smashing Pumpkins 1993 hit “Today” off Siamese Dream saw Billy Corgan go from rock bottom to famed musician. 🎥 Poetic Wax Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLylroYWVYWWXL84MH1T4Qr0wrRzjwlGMR In 1992, Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins wrote what might very well be the most upbeat song about hopelessness and hitting rock […]
Here are 5 reasons vinyl records are better than streaming services. Vinyl records vs streaming services and digital music and streaming platforms is a common debate, and Andy from FensePost has pulled together a handful of reasons he prefers vinyl, and includes some examples from his vast record collection, gathered […]
If you came of age in the late 1980s or early 1990s, the speed at which Nirvana rose to cultural relevance was breathtaking. They literally saved rock and roll. This episode of Poetic Wax looks back at the band and their 1991 release Nevermind, from the wall scribble misunderstanding that […]
