Archive: 2025/08
1980s R&B Divas: Whitney Houston, Sade, and Anita Baker Who Changed Soul Music
Whitney Houston, Sade, and Anita Baker defined 1980s R&B with unmatched voices and distinct styles. Whitney broke records, Sade whispered magic, and Anita turned soul into poetry. Their music still moves millions today.
Bootleg Recordings: The Rise of Live Albums and Collector Culture
Bootleg recordings turned unauthorized live concerts into cultural treasures. From Led Zeppelin’s 1977 bootlegs to the Grateful Dead’s 14,500+ fan-recorded shows, this is the story of how fans preserved music the labels refused to release.
Political Lyrics Analysis: How 1970s Artists Addressed Social Issues
In the 1970s, artists like Marvin Gaye, Helen Reddy, and Bob Marley turned music into a powerful tool for social change. Their lyrics confronted racism, gender inequality, and war-not with slogans, but with soulful, personal stories that still resonate today.
Glam Rock on Television: How Top of the Pops Changed Music Forever
Glam rock exploded on British TV thanks to Top of the Pops, where Marc Bolan’s glitter and David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust turned music into visual theater. The show didn’t just play songs-it defined a generation’s identity.
Archiving Women’s Music History: Preserving 1970s Female Legacies
The 1970s women's music movement gave voice to feminism, lesbian identity, and social justice. Now, those recordings are fading. Olivia Records and other archives hold priceless legacies-but time is running out to preserve them.
Prog Rock's Return: How Modern Bands Reclaimed 1970s Complexity
Prog rock is making a powerful comeback, with modern bands reclaiming the genre’s 1970s complexity through intricate compositions, global influences, and emotional depth-proving that complex music still resonates in the streaming era.