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Ongoing History Daily: Killing the CD, part 1

There have been many attempts to wipe out the CD. All have failed. Here’s part one of a look at those assassination attempts.

Ongoing History Daily: The lost Taylor Hawkins album

Before Taylor Hawkins died, he helped record a non-Foo Fighter album. Will we ever hear it?
New Music Friday: 8 releases for the August long weekend

Yes, we’re already up to the third of four summer long weekends. What does New Music Friday have for us this week?
The Ongoing History of New Music, encore presentation: The history of the 2010s, part 1

As we prepare new episodes from the fall, here’s another look at the Ongoing History series detailing the history of alt-rock in the 2010s.
Ongoing History Daily: The wandering gravestone of Joy Division's Ian Curtis

I’m all for music memorabilia, but stealing the gravestone of Ian Curtis?
Throwback Thursday: Marvelous 3 and Freak of the Week (1999)

Marvelous 3 had a moment at the end of the 90s. Then their singer found other very lucrative work.
Ongoing Daily: Weezer and the story behind their hit, Buddy Holly

What if Weezer had never recorded Buddy Holly? This almost happened.
Undiscovered Gem of the Week: AntiSocial Surf Club and Head in the Sand

If you’re antisocial, why would you be in a club? And where’s the surf music? It’s all part of the punk rock humour of AntiSocial Surf Club
Ongoing History Daily: The Beastie Boys meet Slayer

Take it from Slayer: Always take points on the record.
Undiscovered Gem: Steve Creep & The Wildcards and Bottles and Cans

Another gem from Canada. Introducing Steve Creep & The Wildcards
London Calling: DEADLETTER and Relieved

DEADLETTER is an all-caps band that likes saxophones.