Unlike last week’s post, there’s nothing in here to unduly alarm your cubicle mates; these guys proudly Do Not Rock. The American Analog Set were an Austin-based band specializing in hypnotic minimalist lullabies. They used hushed vocals, brushed snare, droning… Continue Reading
For 90’s college nerds of a certain age, it’s time to face facts: We’re old.
That’s how it starts We go back to your house We check the charts And start to figure it out
Naysayers like some of my co-bloggers notwithstanding, if you asked 1000 people the question “Who’s the best band of the rock era?”, the overwhelming response would be Those Four Guys From Liverpool (or Lau Gibelaigerilekua Gizonak Dutenek, as our Basque… Continue Reading
In 1985, I was depressed. This was to some extent the normal state of a teenager. But severe depression also runs in my family on my mother’s side – serious medication, and a suicide. I have been lucky to escape… Continue Reading
In the context of music, the word “pop” is short for “popular”, and is often used to encompass both anything that actually achieved widespread success, or seems like it could or should have. In this post, we’ll focus on a… Continue Reading
One commonly-accepted aspect of punk rock was a devaluing of musical ability, and the ascendance of the idea that “anyone can do it”. The old rulebook – the one that said you had to know what you were doing before… Continue Reading
This is a guest post from the League’s own James Hanley! When I read Professor Hanley’s submission, I had simultaneous, conflicting feelings. Something so well-written, thorough and informative makes me jealous, and makes me think I really need to step… Continue Reading
Black Sabbath are, along with Led Zeppelin, commonly credited with being one of the two “parents” of metal. Bluesy, sludgy, and darkly psychedelic, Sabbath’s star waned somewhat in the 1980s, a time in metal’s history when more pop-friendly and speedier,… Continue Reading
Giorgio Moroder is a towering figure in pop music. The Italian producer’s collaborations with disco diva Donna Summer, including “Love To Love You Baby” and “I Feel Love” were hugely influential in introducing electronic music to the masses. In the… Continue Reading