Some people will put a song on repeat and let it go and go and go. Why? What makes anyone do that? Let’s ask science.
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The Ongoing History of New Music, encore presentation: The surprising history and influence of surf music
Surf music is much more than just the beach. Its influence can be found everywhere in rock. Enjoy this summer encore presentation.
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New Music Friday: 10 songs for your August long weekend (01 Aug 2025)
The beginning of August almost always sees a slight downturn in the release of new albums, so New Music Friday turns to new singles to fill the gap.
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Ongoing History Daily: Is Beck secretly Canadian?
Quick: Connect Beck to Winnipeg. It’s surprisingly easy.
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Ongoing History Daily: Musicians need to watch who's minding their money
If you’re in a band, watch your money around your manager, lawyer, and accountant.
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Ongoing History Daily: Travis Barker's physical endurance secret
How does Travis Barker keep going? By doing this.
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Ongoing History Daily: Free Beer = Lumineers
Yes, the Lumineers once advertised themselves as “Free Beer.”
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Ongoing History Daily: Dave Grohl has now written WAY more hits that Kurt Cobain
Kurt Cobain was a once-in-a-generation songwriter. But Dave Grohl ain’t no slouch, either.
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Five Songs You Must Hear This Week (28 July 2025)
This week’s Five Songs You Must Hear list includes Oasis, Pulp, OLP, and a great piece of spoken word.
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Ongoing History Daily: The show that ended Talking Heads
Talking Heads disappeared sometime after 1988. But their path was set with a gig in 1984.
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How well did you know Ozzy? Take this quiz
There are thousands of unbelievable things about the life and times of Ozzy Osbourne. How will you do with this test?
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