The Greatest, Most Iconic First Singles From Sophomore Albums
(March 13, 2021). Even if at first you DO succeed…try, try again! An artist’s sophomore album can make or break a career. It sometimes follows a highly successful debut album…
Taylor, Sir Paul and Shady combine to create a chart first (kind of)…
(December 28, 2020). There may be prior instances of what this article is about to cover, but this blogger doubts it. Besides, I’m not prepared to do the exhaustive 60-plus…
Billboard Magazine from 100 years ago: Minstrels, vaudeville, burlesque and more…
(January 11, 2020). The world was a different place a hundred years ago. Our wars were different, our entertainment and technology were different, and, of course, American society was, too.…
Why is “nobody’s favorite band” breaking all these records?
(January 9, 2020). If your “Memories” of Maroon 5 aren’t always pleasant ones, it’s probably by your own doing at this point. Okay, maybe the band has something to do…
That time Russians invaded the U.S. pop charts…
With all the talk in Washington about Russia’s involvement – some still like to use the word “alleged” – in American politics, and as that talk will likely intensify with…