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The hacker who broke into a North Korean radio station and started broadcasting hair metal

May 6, 2018May 6, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Europe, Final Countdown, North Korea, The Jester

North Korea is one f-ed up country. Citizens are required to have a radio, but the only approved units tune only

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Are These the 20 Worst Songs of All Time?

November 5, 2016 Alan Cross 24 Comments Baha Men, Barenaked Ladies, Beatles, Berlin, Billy Ray Cyrus, Bobby McFerrin, Bryan Adams, Designer, Eddie Murphy, Europe, Hues Corporation, Los del Rio, Men Without Hates, Nena, Piko-Taro, Starship, Steve Miller Band, Terry Jacks, USA for Africa, Worst Songs

Earlier this week I reported on a project purportedly designed to flush out the worst songs in the universe. The

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Recommended Music 

We Don’t Need a Banjo Version of “The Final Countdown,” But…

May 21, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Banjo, Bela Fleck, Cover Versions, Europe, Final Countdown

…we got one anyone. (Via Danny) https://youtu.be/S5AsyuNia5Y

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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