Andy Kim went from writing bubblegum hits to penning a quirky psychedelic track that still kinda holds up. Here's what ...

New Year's Eve. A hot club, and even hotter party. A snobby doorman refusing entry. All of these led to the creation of a ...

Elvis Costello made a name with The Attractions. The relationship has gone through changes, most especially in the 1990s.

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At the height of his "Ziggy" period, Bowie took this drawling Louisiana artist under his wing. The results were...interesting ...

Talent booker Vicki Wickham played a huge role in getting BBC exposure for big names -- as well as shepherding Dusty ...

Editor’s Note. This post, from way back in 2022, is perfect to bring back in time for Halloween. And if you want to learn more, CultureSonar is hosting a free Fab Four Master Class, “Another Clue for ...

Classical music has long underpinned the skill set of many classic rock artists -- and has been the basis of several classic ...

The seemingly-last minute rooftop show by the Beatles required lots of little logistical moves, any one of which could've ...

“Our band is made up of frustrated Jazz musicians, frustrated Rock musicians, frustrated Classical musicians, and frustrated Blues musicians. The only way for them to work out their frustrations is ...

Helen Anderson – or “Heloon,” as John Lennon fondly called his friend – was “the life of the party” at Liverpool College of Art. Smart, talented, and full of fun, the lovely brunette artist and later, ...

For all the time they can waste, trips down internet rabbit holes can also be rewarding. Case in point: Hillbilly Moon Explosion. I was immersed in some guitar geekery not long ago and came across ...