In 2025, a Radiohead song nearly 3 decades old hit the charts. But here’s the catch, back in 1997, Thom Yorke thought it “too pretty” to be on OK Computer, and it nearly tore the band apart. This is the story of “Let Down,” how it defined OK Computer, how […]
It’s time to count down my top 25 most played vinyl records of 2025. Here’s the thing about vinyl—it’s not just about collecting pretty records; it’s about living with them, spinning them until the grooves tell your story. Every year I keep meticulous track of my plays, both all-time and […]
“Mayonaise” started as an instrumental from The Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, but it takes its name from an inside joke stemming from a mondegreen lost in translation during their 1992 tour of Japan. This is the story of one of the BEST songs in The Smashing Pumpkins’ extensive catalog. […]
By the mid-90s Sweden had a reputation on the international pop stage. Groups like Roxette, Ace of Base and Rednex were lightweight cheese, catchy but inoffensive. However there were bands with a bit more heft that felt under-represented. Known for the screaming yet sultry, boisterous yet coy “Hobo Humpin’ Slobo […]
From an incident where frontman Perry Farrell was caught stealing at 5 years old to the now iconic dog barking intro, Jane’s Addiction and their song “Been Caught Stealing” has a story that’s truly wild. Today we dive deep into the wild history behind this iconic song including its creation, […]
Ten years after his passing, it’s time to tackle the ultimate question: Does David Bowie still matter? The answer is a resounding “YES” as we take a look back at his life, music, and legacy in just 30 minutes. From his overlooked beginnings to achieving global icon status, we uncover […]
Before punk rock, there was proto punk. And today we’re looking at one of the earliest proto punk bands, The Sonics out of the Pacific Northwest. We’ll explore the origins of garage rock, The Sonics’ 1965 debut album Here Are The Sonics!!!, and now the band went on to influence […]
From Grief to Greatness: this is a history of Arcade Fire’s album ‘Funeral’ and how it changed indie rock. Funeral was released in September 2004, birthed from the collective grief of the band after losing many family members. Finding joy in the sorrow, the album resonated with many across the […]
👉 Subscribe for More Rock History Videos: https://youtube.com/c/AndyFenstermaker/?sub_confirmation=1 🏆 Become a Member: https://fensepost.substack.com/subscribe The Velvet Underground is one of the most influential bands in rock history, and their collaboration with pop art icon Andy Warhol has a lot to do with that. This is the BIZARRE story of how The […]
Weezer were a revelation for 90s alternative rock. Heavy metal and comic books were how Rivers Cuomo was raised. Kiss and the X-Men were the Gods that he praised. And while Kurt Cobain also loved 70s Arena Rock and Marvel Comics, he never admitted to it in song. Devo and […]
