There are so many things in this universe that we just can’t explain. Science, law enforcement, researchers, internet detectives—they continue to come up empty. The fate of Amelia Earhart is a good one.
Read MoreI’ve been doing The Ongoing History of New Music since January 1993. More than 1050 shows have been researched, written, produced, and broadcasted. More than 500 of those shows have been turned into
Read MoreIt’s one thing to simply listen to a song. We find certain forms of organized noise very pleasant—and it can be great. But there’s a way to make listening to music even better.
Read MoreAnyone with a passing knowledge of rock is aware of its origins back in the late 1940s and early 1950s when blues, rhythm and blues, western, country, folk, and hillbilly traditions began to
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the stories about where punk came from. Here’s the precis: The New York Dolls and a few other bands started playing gigs in a crappy area of New York City
Read More[It’s summer encore season. This is a chance for me to prepare to the fall season and for you to catch up on episodes you may have missed. – AC] When someone dies,
Read MoreMost of us probably go through a phase where we decide we want to make music for ourselves. Maybe we’ll do it alone, or perhaps we want to be part of a band.
Read MoreAt its best, rock is a transcendent experience, something that takes us somewhere away from the ordinary, the normal, and the safe. There’s a huge fantasy element to it and when done right,
Read MoreHumans are a weird species… Yes, we can be inquisitive, but we can also be very docile, especially when it comes to tradition. We’re told to do something because, well, it’s always been
Read MoreThe Ongoing History of New Music just wrapped up a ten-part series on the things, people, events, and developments in rock that we’ve seen so far in the 21st century. This is the
Read MoreWarning: Spoilers ahead for anyone who hasn’t heard ‘The Ongoing History of New Music’ radio show/podcast series on music in the 21st century. This weekend marks the finale of a 10-part Ongoing History of
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