The mini-stories behind each of Mariah Carey’s 19 Number One hits…
(December 29, 2019). As another Christmas passes, it’s time to bid our annual farewell to the song that dominated the airwaves and playlists this holiday season, and which this year…
The Fixx played Chicagoland with irony, efficiency, and some holiday spirit; a review
(December 21, 2019). When many people think of the ‘80s new wave band The Fixx, they think of the edginess with which their songs were crafted. They think of the…
Mariah’s “Christmas” finally hitting No. 1 is okay; but this week’s other amazing chart feats are more impressive!
(December 17, 2019). By now, people who follow these things – and even those who don’t – know that Mariah Carey’s ubiquitous Christmas classic, “All I Want for Christmas is…
R.I.P. Marie Fredriksson (1958-2019); A Roxette Retrospective
(December 14, 2019). As Swedish musical acts go, many knowledgeable American fans can run off a list of maybe three or four performers who’ve made enough of an impact to…
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Prince’s most important album (no, not that one) gets a monster re-release; A first reaction…
(November 29, 2019). On Friday, Nov. 29, Prince’s estate – in conjunction with Warner Bros. – released the highly touted deluxe version of the late artist’s groundbreaking album 1999. The…