16 Tubular ‘80s Bands, 2 Chill Concerts, and Some Cheezy Awards. Lame? Like, Not Even!
We still love the Big ‘80s! Yep, the days of Valley Girls, Care Bears, The Cosby Show and MTV (the version that actually played what the M initially stood for)…
Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart Turns 60! Here Are 60 of the Most Awesome Accomplishments in Its History!
The Billboard Hot 100 chart – the one that measures the popularity of songs across America – turns 60 years old today, August 4, 2018! The Hot 100 was first…
Erasure Proves ‘80s British Techno-Pop Still Matters
When it comes to enduring ‘80s British techno bands that are still touring today, there are three that come to mind who carry the synth-pop torch unlike any others. The…
Lauryn Hill and Chaka Khan Closed Chicago’s Pitchfork Festival Sunday with Shows That Don’t Disappoint
When two legendary divas from different generations of music are named as the biggest draws for one of Chicago’s greatest annual music festivals, you just know that sparks are gonna…
Mary J. Blige Drops Some Serious ‘Love Lessons’ in Chicagoland @ Ravinia Friday Night
Whatever criticisms have been directed at R&B superstar Mary J. Blige, particularly during the early part of her career, should by now be cast away like the old demons she’s…