By the time the 90s began, hair metal was viewed as old, tired, and out of touch with what young people wanted to hear. Enter Gen X and the alt-rock revolution of 1991.
Read MoreSure the 80s were all about Guns N’ Roses, Motley Crue, and Def Leppard, but the hard rock and metal scene involved so many other bands. They’re now getting some attention thanks for
Read MoreBack in the 80s, the dominant form of rock was hair metal: guys with big hair, wearing spandex, and sometimes makeup, playing big riffs with punchy pop hooks. Think Motley Crue, Quiet Riot,
Read MoreNew Kids on the Block needed to make a music video for their new single, “Bring Back the Time,” which comes ahead of their Mixtape Tour 2022. How many references to old 80s
Read MoreA duo called The Hood Internet put together 50 different songs from 50 top hits heard throughout 1980. Cool New Wave and post-punk stuff here. (Via Laughing Squid and Adrian)
Read MoreHere’s a simple truth when it comes to music: Most people will defend to the death the decade in which they became musically aware. Or, to put it another way, every generation believes
Read MoreHere’s a hit of nostalgia for any Montreal residents. Do you remember the golden era of rock radio in la belle province? When announcers like Dave Boxer, Dean Hagopian and Buddy G were the
Read MoreI’m fascinated by the concept of what goes around comes around and how the old becomes new again. (For more on my thoughts, take a look at this article on my theory of
Read MoreOh to be in the UK when spring is here! As an 80’s child, acts like Big Country, Midge Ure and Nick Heyward were a staple of my in-the-day playlists (oh the mixtapes
Read MoreYeah, you read that right. And why wouldn’t you want to check that out? Only at Bonnaroo will you be able to see R&B crooner Miguel perform alongside Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo. This
Read More…then say hello to Peelander-Z. Yes, I spelled that correctly. The band–based out of Brooklyn but have ties to Japan–are into power metal reminiscent of Motley Crue, Accept and Def Leppard on down.
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