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Nothing Succeeds Like Excess: Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s Welcome to the Pleasuredome at 35

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 Thomas Inskeep 0 Comments ABC, Buggles, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Island Records, Lexicon Of Love, Relax, Trevor Horn, Two Tribes, Welcome To The Pleasuredome, Yes

Frankie said relax, but did we really listen? This is what over the top of over the top sounds like

Glam New Wave Pop Post-Punk

IN CONCERT: I Am Still the Greatest, Says Adam Ant

October 8, 2019October 13, 2019 Tim Sommer 1 Comment Adam and the Ants, Adam Ant, Daniel Johnston, David Bowie, Dex Romweber, Elvis Presley, Fred Neil, Friend Or Foe, Lansky Bros., Monochrome Set, Prince, theartist

As he approaches 65, the once and future Prince Charming can still command the stage like a panther

Experimental Glam Pop

Total Eclipse: Rediscovering Klaus Nomi

June 29, 2019July 1, 2019 Gillian G. Gaar 0 Comments Bowie and Nomi SNL 1979, David Bowie, Klaus Nomi, Real Gone Records

A new vinyl reissue of his singular debut has the world talking about the German-born, New York-based art pop pioneer and his avant cabaret

Folk Glam

Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Unicorn: Still A Rare Beast At 50

June 3, 2019June 6, 2019 Jeremy Shatan 0 Comments 1969, 50th anniversary, Marc Bolan, Steve Peregrine Took, T.Rex, Tony Visconti, Tyrannosaurus Rex

RNRG looks at the classic third album from the momentary tandem of a prefab Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took

Glam Pop

BTS: Rock ’n’ Roll Addiction is Born in the Womb of Screams

April 26, 2019April 29, 2019 Tim Sommer 0 Comments Androgyny, BTS, David Bowie, SNL

Inside the androgyny of the preteen dream with South Korea’s hottest export

Glam Rock

IN CONCERT: Mott Still Gott the Hoople

April 6, 2019April 12, 2019 Chloe Orwell 7 Comments ARIEL BENDER, Chicago Theatre, David Bowie, Dudley Moore, Floyd Cramer, Glenn Gould, Ian Hunter, James Mastro, Mick Ronson, Morgan Fisher, Mose Allison, Mott the Hoople, Mott the Hoople 74, Nina Simone, Patti Smith, Peter Cook, Ray Davies

Ian Hunter and the gang make us all remember the Saturday Gigs

Glam Hard Rock Rock

The Dudes Abide, Part II: It’s A Whole Different Ballgame

April 2, 2019April 3, 2019 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments Ian Hunter, Mott the Hoople, Reunions

The second half of our exclusive conversation with Ian Hunter, but now he’s joined by Mott the Hoople bandleader James Mastro.

Glam Hard Rock Rock

The Dudes Abide, Part I: Never Fond of the Heavy Metal

April 1, 2019April 11, 2019 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments Ian Hunter, Mott the Hoople, Reunions

The first half of a lengthy and exclusive chat with Ian Hunter ahead of the anticipated Mott the Hoople reunion tour

Glam Rock

Under A Cherry Moon

February 27, 2019April 11, 2019 Justin Joffe 0 Comments Bowery Ballroom, Cherry Glazerr, Delicate Steve

Cherry Glazerr dissolves L.A. alt-rock archetypes with a mischievous, powerful thrust

Country and/or Western Electronic Glam Gospel Hip Hop Pop Rock Soul

Couldn’t Get It Right: 2019 Grammys Post-Mortem

February 12, 2019February 13, 2019 Thomas Inskeep 1 Comment Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Dolly Parton, Grammys, Kasey Musgraves, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus

“Music’s Biggest Night”? More like music’s longest night

Alternative Rock Electronic Experimental Glam Pop Progressive Rock Rock Soul

The Real 1975, Part 1: Roxy Music

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments 1975, Brian Ferry, Roxy Music

Two distinct and historic tours bookend a crucial year in rock and roll

Alternative Rock Glam Remembrance Rock

Bowie’s Best Birthday

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments David Bowie, Frank Black, Lou Reed, Reeves Gabrels

Remembering the dearly departed Duke’s blockbuster 50th trip around the sun

Glam Pop Rock

Coz He Luvs You, Part I

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments Dave Hill, Slade, ZZ Top

Catching up with Slade guitarist Dave Hill