MUSIC

13 Facts About Raffi That’ll Shake Your Sillies Out

Kids around the world treasure his toe-tapping tunes.

11 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Film Composers

Sometimes, the best work is the stuff that doesn't get noticed.

10 Awesome Outdoor Music Venues Around the World

With Festival Season rapidly approaching, take a moment to appreciate the stunning array of elite music venues around the world.

A Brief History of the Devil's Tritone

Music is a powerful thing: It can raise our spirits, carry us through athletic challenges, and make us weep. Its very fabric is a source of power and intrigue, too, since just a measly few tones might do anything from shatter glass to manifest the Devil’s

12 Facts About 'Eddie and the Cruisers'

Here's the story of how a box office dud ended up selling over three million copies of its soundtrack, and spawning a sequel.

10 Facts About The Beatles' "Please Please Me" Album

Released 53 years ago, The Fab Four's debut album was recorded in less than 13 hours.

6 Songs About Bananas

Six songs. Featuring bananas.

Add Old CDs to Your Spotify Collection With This App

It's time to break your CD collection out of storage.

When Lou Reed Was Deemed Too Punk For London

Thirty-nine years ago, Lou Reed had a string of shows cancelled because of a few rowdy Brits.

10 Folk Facts About Bob Dylan's First Album

It was known as a flop.

Why Debbie Deb’s Record Label Hired Imposters To Replace Her

They pulled a "Milli Vanilli kind of thing."

Punk Rock Memorabilia Worth Millions To Be Burned For Sex Pistols Anniversary

Joe Corré, son of Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLara and punk fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, has announced plans to burn his entire collection of punk memorabilia on November 26th, the 40th anniversary of the release of the Sex Pistols’ “Anarchy in t

7 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Roadies

They really wish you'd stop calling them 'roadies'—and chances are, all they want is a nice hot shower.

7 Surprising Secret Shows From Big-Time Artists

Here are some noteworthy instances in which fans got closer to their favorite rock stars than they had ever expected.

25 Things You Should Know About Vienna

14. Get your waltz on at one of the more than 450 balls taking place in the Austrian city annually.

11 Pieces of Piercing Bagpiping Slang

Dust off your feather bonnet and get out that kilt—today is International Bagpipe Day!

Want to Help Fund a New Frank Zappa Documentary? Buy His House

The Zappa Family Trust is selling the deed to the musician's Hollywood mansion for $9 million.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Gospel Singer Who Became the Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a true rock star long before Elvis Presley or Chuck Berry hit the stage.

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A New Rock Opera About Emperor Nero Will Be Performed Atop His Villa's Ruins

"Divo Nerone" will be staged in an outdoor venue directly atop the ruins of the emperor's actual residence, the Domus Aurea.

Tulsa, Oklahoma Is Now Home to a Massive Bob Dylan Archive

The George Kaiser Family Foundation and the University of Tulsa acquired the collection of more than 6000 works for between $15 and $20 million.

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Gorillas Hum Happy Tunes While They Eat, New Research Finds

We're not the only species guilty of making yummy sounds.

When David Bowie Opened For T. Rex (As a Mime)

Bowie's mime routine depicting China’s invasion of Tibet did not go over well.

10 Artists Who Hate Their Biggest Hit

Just because certain songs are fan favorites doesn't mean the artists who made them famous feel the same way.

5 Awkward Meetings Between Presidents and Rock Stars

The collisions of these two high-profile worlds—one defined by youth and coolness, the other by decorum and authority—have sometimes been a little uncomfortable.

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