Written by: Ronnie Prado On September 16, 1979, a group of small-time New Jersey musicians released a song that would usher a whole new era of music into mainstream American culture. The group was called The Sugar Hill Gang, and the song “Rappers Delight” was the first of its kind…
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5 Songs to Soothe Your Heartache
Written by: Ronnie Prado Humans need other humans to survive. As social beings we crave companionship, someone to hang out with, wake up next to. In short, everyone wants someone to love. Which is what making the end of a relationship and the ensuing heartbreak so painful. Everyone has their…
My Double Life as a Secret Metalhead
Written by: Hannah Dang The title makes it seem as though I have a secret identity of some sort like the superheroes in the comics. I’d like to preface by stating that I’m unfortunately not a superhero, as cool as that would be, but I do have a secret identity….
Why You Should Care About Nardwuar, the Human Serviette
Written by: Liam Smith If you’re a participant in online music forums (as I am) you’ve undoubtedly encountered Nardwuar the Human Serviette; the only celebrity journalist who’s interviewed every musician from Chappell Roan to Nirvana. With a unique blend of off-kilter comedy and unparalleled music knowledge, he’s attracted millions of…
The Folklore Love-Triangle: Explained
Written by: Ella Raath Taylor Swift’s 2020 album, Folklore, was a change of pace for fans around the globe as Swift pivoted from writing about her personal life, to writing about entirely fictional characters. Swifties quickly found a connection between three songs in particular that told the bigger story of…
Bright Eyes: My Favorite 3 Album Run
Written by: Elijah Polance Discussions about favorite “three album runs” in music are common among online music forums and influencers. As the title suggests, it explores the three best consecutive albums released by an artist. For me, no artist is more deserving of the crown of succession than the indie…
My Journey Into Liking The Beatles
Written by: Jules Dowling I’ve grown up listening to The Beatles whether I would have liked to or not. I’ve heard them on the radio, in commercials, in my parents’ car, or from the speaker in my brother’s room. I grew to like some of their greatest hits like “Blackbird,”…