Here’s a nostalgic dive into some of the things only those who grew up in that decade can truly appreciate. Back in the '80s, ...

*Sadly we must report that death has claimed the life of another celebrity this this weekend. 80s soul singer Colonel Abrams is no longer with us. According to reports, he died on November 25 at the ...

When MTV debuted in 1981, it ushered in a golden era of music videos. The network’s launch was groundbreaking for artists everywhere. Suddenly, music was no longer a purely audible medium. Visuals ...

Writing a column like this — a grab bag of new records that asks to be taken seriously — is a reminder that music is always ...

Producer Andrew Watt confirmed to 'Rolling Stone' in September 2025 that the Rolling Stones are at work on new music.

Nostalgia is a strong drug, and it seems to be the one that almost everyone is on these days. The concert industry thrives on nostalgia by putting together package tours zeroing in on one specific ...

(This story was updated to correct a mix-up between two studio names and fix a misheard word in a quote.) When people think ...

Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...

The first time people started sampling was... who? It was rappers in the '80s and '90s. They were sampling records because they didn't have access to big studios" ...

Comedian Caitlin Peluffo has a big, brassy presence on stage, and while she’s not as loud with guests on her YouTube show ...

Don Cornelius was born and raised in Chicago. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and working a few different jobs, he took a broadcasting course and landed as a news announcer and DJ at a radio ...

Motown On Mondays (MOM) was born out of a love of Soul Music – plain and simple!