Taron Egerton on His Technicolor Portrayal of Elton John in 'Rocketman'
Faced with the challenging task of portraying the iconic Elton John onscreen in Rocketman, Taron Egerton took the challenge head-on, to spectacular results.
06 Jun 2019
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David Bowie and Other 'Strange Stars'
Jason Heller's Strange Stars, on David Bowie and sci-fi, is an exciting and loving look at a time when infinite wonder had a role in the pop music marketplace.
14 Nov 2018
'Smithsonian Rock and Roll' Welcomes the Amateur Concert Photographer
This new book featuring concert photos taken by fans is a stylish, interesting, and absorbing, yet somewhat incomplete look at the history of popular music.
06 Nov 2017
Elton John: Wonderful Crazy Night
Elton John’s upbeat new album Wonderful Crazy Night brings a much-needed injection of good cheer and sunny optimism.
22 Feb 2016
For Elton John It's a 'Wonderful Crazy Night'
In addition to his myriad accomplishments as an artist, Elton John has long maintained a reputation as a tastemaker.
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04 Feb 2016
The 10 Best Sappy Love Songs of the 1970s
If you were a child of the 1970s, you no doubt grew up hearing these tunes slipping out your parents' eight-track player and car radio. The songs on the list are sappy, high-drama love ballads -- and for that they're being celebrated.
20 Aug 2014
'McSweeney's Internet Tendency' Takes on the Bathroom Reading Format
The beloved McSweeney's is stripped of its Internet cloak and laid before us on the bare, naked pages of print.
21 Apr 2014
It’s Johnny’s Birthday: Nine Lennon Tributes
Celebrating John Lennon’s 73rd birthday with songs from famous friends.
09 Oct 2013
Counterbalance No. 132: Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'
We bet that the 132nd most acclaimed album of all time will shoot down your plane, and it’ll take a couple vodka and limes to set you on your feet again. Counterbalance hunts the horny-backed toad with Sir Elton’s 1973 blockbuster.
07 Jun 2013
The 2013 Grammys: Rating the Performances (video collection)
See all the night’s performances in order from best to worst.
11 Feb 2013
John Lennon’s Biggest Solo Hits in the US
In celebration of what would have been his 72nd birthday, we take a look at the Lennon singles that American audiences sent up the charts.
09 Oct 2012
An Open Letter to Tom Cruise: How to Make a Movie Rock
Dear Tom Cruise: We know you are hurting from the failure of Rock of Ages. However, if you learn the lessons from the best rock-themed movies, you can still make a rock film for the ages.
24 Jul 2012
Celebrating Paul McCartney’s 70th Birthday With His Most Influential Songs
Taking a look at the Paul McCartney songs that have changed music history.
15 Jun 2012
The Top 10 Overplayed Songs You Hate by Artists You Love
Individually, they've each amassed a musical legacy worthy of several daily spins. Yet according to radio, these terrific musicians are only worth one -- or on the outside chance, two -- songs each. As a result, they've become pigeonholed, and these 10 tracks have become (almost) insufferable.
23 May 2012
Aretha Franklin: Knew You Were Waiting: The Best of Aretha Franklin 1980 - 1998
Despite too many duets and a lack of variation, Aretha's voice still shines on her '80s hits.
23 Feb 2012
Super Bowl XLVI: Battle of the Commercials
Which Superbowl commercials did we love? What was just a waste of our time?
06 Feb 2012
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