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 […]
There’ll be icicles and birthday clothes, and sometimes there’ll be sorrow. Welcome to the Vinyl Monday midseason special! We’re halfway through another year of the who/what/when/where/why and how I feel about classic albums in my collection. My thoughts on Joni Mitchell’s classic album, Blue (released 1971.) Subscribe for more Vinyl […]
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 […]
Some of them are old, some of them are new. Some of them will turn up when you least expect them to. Welcome (or welcome back) to Vinyl Monday! This is my series where I give the who/what/when/where/why and how I feel about classic albums in my collection. My thoughts […]
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 […]
“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 […]
In August of 1975, Pink Floyd released “Wish You Were Here.” This story traces the story behind the covert art and supplental artwork, from the perilous photoshoot that produced the iconic burning handshake to the photographs you’ll find inside. It also recounts the haunting moment Syd Barrett reappeared in the […]
