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20 Old Bands and Artists Who Somehow Came Back in the ’80s

The 1980s were supposed to be the decade of the new. MTV was exploding. Synthesizers were everywhere. New wave, punk,

Phriday Phistory: Worcester Jim

Phish’s performance on November 29, 1997, at the Worcester Centrum Centre in Worcester, Massachusetts, is widely regarded as one of

Top 10 Bands That Need to Give It Up and Retire

There is something undeniably cool about seeing an old rock band walk onto a stage decades after its glory days.

Forgotten Band: Veruca Salt

The alternative rock explosion of the 1990s produced an incredible number of memorable bands. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Hole, Garbage,

Song Battle: “Where Is My Mind?” vs. “Blister in the Sun”

There are certain songs that seem to define an entire musical attitude without ever becoming conventional radio hits in the

Hump Day Hottie: Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney is an American actress and producer who has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable young stars. Born

Troma Tuesday: Maniac Cop

Horror movies often prey on familiar fears, transforming everyday places and trusted figures into sources of terror. Few films embraced

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Sunday Weird History Lesson: The Great Toilet Paper Scare of 1973

Most shortages happen for obvious reasons. A hurricane disrupts supply chains. A strike halts production. A drought damages crops. The

Saturday Night 80s Jam: Whitesnake – Here I Go Again

Whitesnake – “Here I Go Again”: The Power Ballad That Became an ’80s Rock Anthem Few rock songs capture the

7 One-Hit Wonder Singers Who Went on to Become Legendary Producers and Songwriters

The one-hit wonder label has a funny way of shrinking a career down to three or four minutes. An artist

Phriday Phistory: The Fleezer

Among Phish fans, certain jams become so unique that they earn nicknames of their own. One of the most famous

Forgotten Band: Sponge

The 1990s produced an incredible wave of rock bands that reshaped popular music. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains,

Hump Day Hottie: Zendaya

Zendaya is an American actress, singer, producer, and fashion icon who has become one of Hollywood’s most versatile and acclaimed

Song Battle: “Hey Mickey” vs. “Whip It”

The early 1980s produced plenty of great songs, but it also produced a special category of hit that seemed almost

When the Cover Was Better: 50 Songs Where Someone Else Did It Right

There is a strange rule in popular music: writing a great song and making the definitive recording of that song

Troma Tuseday: Alucarda

Horror cinema has produced countless vampire stories, haunted convents, and tales of demonic possession, but very few films have combined

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The 15 Most Recognizable Hip-Hop Samples

Sampling is one of the things that makes hip-hop unlike almost any other major genre of popular music. A rapper

Song Battle: “Love Shack” vs. “Groove Is in the Heart”

There are songs that make you dance, songs that make you sing, and songs that seem to transform an ordinary

Sunday Weird History Lesson: The Dancing Plague of 1518

History is filled with strange events that continue to puzzle scientists centuries later. Entire villages have vanished without explanation. Ships

Saturday Night 80s Jam: Phil Collins – Sussudio

  Phil Collins – “Sussudio”: The Infectious 1985 Hit That Became One of the Decade’s Biggest Pop Singles Few songs

Phriday Phistory: The Went Gin

When Phish fans discuss the greatest jams in the band’s history, one performance inevitably enters the conversation: “Bathtub Gin” from

Forgotten Band: Bread

When people think of the great rock bands of the 1970s, names like Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Pink

The 10 Biggest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Individual Snubs

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has always generated controversy. Fans argue over which bands deserve induction, which artists

Hump Day Hottie: Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and performer who has successfully transitioned from Disney Channel star to one

Tuesday Troma: The Toxic Avenger

Independent filmmaking has produced countless cult classics over the decades, but few have left a mark quite like The Toxic

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Beastie Boys’ “Shake Your Rump”: The Wild, Sample-Heavy Masterpiece That Defined Paul’s Boutique

When the Beastie Boys released Paul’s Boutique in 1989, audiences expecting another straightforward rap-rock party album were in for a

Sunday Weird History Lesson: The Boston Molasses Flood

Natural disasters usually involve earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, or fires. Industrial accidents often bring to mind explosions or chemical spills. Few

Saturday Night 80s Jam: Neneh Cherry – Buffalo Stance

  Neneh Cherry – “Buffalo Stance”: The Fearless 1989 Hit That Redefined Pop and Hip-Hop When “Buffalo Stance” exploded onto

Phish Halloween 1994

Halloween has become synonymous with Phish in a way no other holiday belongs to a rock band. Long before giant

Phriday Phistory: Prague Ghost

  Among Phish fans, certain performances have achieved legendary status. The “Tweezer” from December 2, 1995. The “Runaway Jim” from

Forgotten Band: Big Star

History is filled with artists who became legends through platinum albums, sold-out arenas, and chart-topping singles. Big Star’s story couldn’t

Hump Day Hottie: Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who has become one of the defining pop stars of her

The Great Culinary Degeneracy: Why Modern Food Safety Has Gone to Hell

Look around the modern culinary landscape, and you will find an absolute clown show. We are living in a golden

The 12 Greatest One-Episode TV Guest Stars of All Time

A great television guest appearance is a balancing act. An actor has less than an hour—sometimes just a few scenes—to

Troma Tuesday: Frankenhooker

Horror movies have always had room for strange ideas, but few films have embraced complete insanity with the confidence of

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