Are there right and wrong terms for vinyl records? I visit the comments section of my recent video “3 Things to NEVER Do If You Own Vinyl Records” to share the thoughts of others, commenting on them along the way. LET’S ARGUE is a lighthearted series of videos where I […]
This is the story of how the collapse of Mercer Arts Center and a band on the hunt for a new venue led to CBGB’s and the birth of punk rock. Sometimes seemingly disconnected events in history ripple and have monumental impact. This is the story of a few such […]
Vinyl Records are all the rage these days, but getting into collecting records can be overwhelming. This video compiles pieces of my previous videos into a single massive one that covers a lot of what you should know as you get started with your new hobby. So, if you’re looking […]
Radiohead debuted “True Love Waits” in Brussels in 1995 while on tour for The Bends. They tried to capture it in the studio for OK Computer, then again for Kid A and Amnesiac, failing at every turn. Yet fans LOVED it. This is the story of Radiohead’s ‘secret song,’ “True […]
It’s time for an album review of the long out-of-print vinyl pressing of the 764-HERO album “Weekends of Sound” from Up Records released in 2000. I share some common themes from reviews written around the time of release, including similarities between other Pacific Northwest bands from the day like Modest […]
Most people remember Blind Melon for a single song, but their 1995 album was raw and misunderstood. This is the story of Blind Melon’s struggles with fame after the success of “No Rain”, leading to the creation of an album that was completely misunderstood: “Soup.” Yet, it was a big […]
“The Head on the Door” transformed The Cure from cult favorites into global icons, blending irresistible pop hooks with unsettling undercurrents of melancholy. This is the story of the band’s creative rebirth, shaped by surreal dreams that haunted Robert Smith. The adventurous recording sessions introduced flamenco guitars, brass sections, and […]
“Ashes to Ashes” is one of David Bowie’s most iconic songs. It collapses myth, reinvents old characters, and confronts the shadows of his own past. In this episode, we trace the story behind the song: its deep ties to “Space Oddity,” its place within Bowie’s 1980 album Scary Monsters (and […]
To Echo & the Bunnymen’s Ian McCulloch, “The Killing Moon” from Ocean Rain is a work of fate, born from dreams, chance discoveries, and cosmic obsession. From his claim that the lyrics were “already written in the stars” to the band’s surreal trip to Russia and the chaotic recording sessions […]
“Mouthful of Cavities” is one of Blind Melon’s most heartbreaking songs. But what does it mean? And why did Shannon Hoon write those lyrics? This is the REAL history and meaning behind the classic song off Blind Melon’s sophomore album “Soup,” including the heartbreaking story behind its recording, and why […]
