People have always used music to call out injustice. This is a how protest music came to be.
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Ongoing History Daily: The connection between Henry Rollins and Charles Manson
Yes, Henry Rollins did some work with Charles Manson. Here’s the story.
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Ongoing History of New Music: Why do some songs fade out? (Part 2)
Here’s the second half of an explanation of why some songs fade out.
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Ongoing History Daily: Why do some songs fade out (part 1)
Some songs end, but other songs fade out. Who came up with that idea?
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Kid Rock to headline 'All-American' alternative Super Bowl halftime show
Turning Point USA announced that the lineup for their halftime show will include Kid Rock and country artists Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett.
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Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry, episode 57: The REAL Story Behind the Milli Vanilli Hoax
On Wednesday, February 21, 1990, the American music industry, along with a fair number of people from overseas, gathered at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. It was the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards. Sting, Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Seger, Lou Reed, and Meryl Streep were just some of the people handing out awards. When…
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Ongoing History Daily: The Voyager Golden Records
There are two copies of the Voyager Golden Records. The Beatles blew their chance to travel to the stars.
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Five Songs You Must Hear This Week (02 Feb 2026)
This week’s Five Songs You Must Hear list include a couple of surprise releases. So…surprise!
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Ongoing History Daily: U2 and the biggest pizza delivery order EVER!
U2–well, Bono–once ordered pizza for an entire stadium.
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2026 Grammy Awards winners list: Bad Bunny takes on ICE, Kendrick Lamar makes history
Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ is the first all-Spanish-language album to win album of the year.
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Phil Collins: A Look Back at His Legendary Career
A deep dive into Phil Collins’ legendary career, from Genesis to global icon – exploring the hits, defining moments, and where he stands today at age 75.
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