Amanda PalmerCall us crazy, but we like it when an artist comes around who doesn't mesh with the status quo. The 2000s was the Best Decade for Music. Ever.The last decade was a musical golden age. We’ll look back and remember the ‘00s as the decade when seismic shifts in technology changed the industry forever, and to the benefit of consumers. Rick SpringfieldRick has a surprising dark side, a strong feminine side and, in a certain TV show, a naked backside. But he still hasn't found Jessie's Girl. Gentle GiantAn interview with Ray and Derek Shulman of the progressive rock band Gentle Giant to discuss counterpoint, polyrhythms, and... Bon Jovi. Top 10 Debut SinglesSometimes you get it right the first time. Among the artists who blew us away with their debut singles: a Grunge icon, some Rock superstars, one band that faded fast, and one of the world's best guitarists. Tommy James"Mony Mony," "Crimson and Clover," "Draggin' The Line"... the hits kept coming for Tommy James, and in a plot line fit for a movie, his record company was controlled by the mafia.
Amanda PalmerCall us crazy, but we like it when an artist comes around who doesn't mesh with the status quo. 
The 2000s was the Worst Decade for Music. Ever.The last decade was a musical pit of despair. Years from now when we're listening to '70s music on vinyl, we'll wonder how we put up with this crap.
The 2000s was the Best Decade for Music. Ever.The last decade was a musical golden age. We’ll look back and remember the ‘00s as the decade when seismic shifts in technology changed the industry forever, and to the benefit of consumers.
Rick SpringfieldRick has a surprising dark side, a strong feminine side and, in a certain TV show, a naked backside. But he still hasn't found Jessie's Girl.
Gentle GiantAn interview with Ray and Derek Shulman of the progressive rock band Gentle Giant to discuss counterpoint, polyrhythms, and... Bon Jovi.
The 10 Most Viewed Songfacts Entries of 2009Lots of Gaga, some Swift and one surprise entry in the list of our most viewed songs of 2009. 
Top 10 Debut SinglesSometimes you get it right the first time. Among the artists who blew us away with their debut singles: a Grunge icon, some Rock superstars, one band that faded fast, and one of the world's best guitarists.
Tommy James"Mony Mony," "Crimson and Clover," "Draggin' The Line"... the hits kept coming for Tommy James, and in a plot line fit for a movie, his record company was controlled by the mafia.
Valerie Simpson talks about Motown in 1969Adapting to the times, Motown made some of the most memorable music of 1969.