When people still bought records, record companies sometimes expected musicians to produce as many as three albums a year. This caused many artists to scramble for sources of inspiration lest they violate the requirements of […]
Wedding customs vary from region to region. For example, a Hindu wedding held in Mumbai will likely go all in on colorful decorations, music, and dancing, as well as the possibility of lasting three to […]
To many Americans, Mexican food is junk food akin to something you would get at Burger King or Pizza Hut. This is because many Americans’ sole exposure to this cuisine comes courtesy of Taco Bell, […]
The Beatles penned hit after hit, all of which demonstrated their mastery of the songwriting form. But while they racked up classic songs for themselves beyond counting, they still found the time to write songs […]
Stevie Wonder is a musical genius, and even people who don’t necessarily care for all of his music would probably agree with that. Blind almost since birth, he has always had a nearly superhuman ability […]
The Beatles may not be the first band you think of when someone utters the words “heavy metal.” Indeed, they won a lot of admirers who were not necessarily rock ‘n’ roll fans with their […]
If you grew up in the 1980s, the movies promised you certain technological advancements. While much of the science fiction content that came to cinemas back then fell firmly under the heading of “dystopian nightmare,” […]
Ah, the 1980s, a decade known for its catchy tunes, very large shoulder pads, and poorly-aged lyrics. It’s one thing to put on your legwarmers and play music from that decade while you aerobicize, but […]
If a movie is bad, it doesn’t matter how short it is. There are more movies than human beings can count that come in at a tidy ninety minutes and are next to impossible to […]
In an April 2024 interview in the U.K. publication The Standard, musician Courtney Love took a swipe at Taylor Swift. “Taylor is not important,” the Hole frontwoman said. “She might be a safe space for […]
Every music lover has their favorite artists, and most of the time, you’ve probably heard of them – the Beatles. Pink Floyd. Taylor Swift, you name it. At the same time, every music lover has […]
Since the advent of Napster, Spotify, and Apple Music, consumers have stopped buying records and singles like they used to. After all, why would anyone invest in a personal physical copy of a record they […]
There are two kinds of music fans in the world. Some will not see a band perform unless key members are part of the show, so when Black Sabbath embarked on their farewell tour with […]
What is a “jumpscare”? Well, if you live in a home without teenagers to explain it to you, it’s the thing that happens when you’re watching a horror movie and some abrupt sound, image, or […]
The 1970s was an era that produced some of the greatest live albums in history. In the previous decade, artists and producers took great pains to make studio albums sound as spotless and pristine as […]
Diners may not be upscale, but there’s no denying they should be your go-to destination for greasy comfort food. They are also places where you can sit alone at a booth and nurse one cup […]
The definition of an “exciting purchase” varies according to the age of the person making it. For example, a tech gadget would work for younger adults, while an older teenager making a first car purchase […]
With the passage of time, any era in music can be considered a great one, even if most of what was produced was garbage. For example, there is great nostalgia and reverence today for the […]
If you were a kid growing up during the 1960s and 1970s, you were limited to just a few choices when it came to watching television. There were only a few networks, and with the […]
We all have a great fondness for the music we heard as toddlers. Indeed, it’s hard to hate “C Is for Cookie” if it was a big hit when you were four. But sadly, anything […]
Lava lamps were invented in 1963 by British entrepreneur Edward Craven Walker. While he sadly passed away in 2000, the lamps initially known as “Astro Lamps” live on to this day, and not just because […]
For human beings, turning 50 can be kind of rough. It’s the time when the human body really starts slowing down, and it’s also the time when people have to go to their gastroenterologists for […]
In the United States, we contain multitudes, and by “multitudes,” we mean people who call all the same foods different things depending on what part of the country they come from. While we’d like to […]
If you were born between 1965 and 1980, congratulations. You’re a member of Generation X, the folks who brought grunge, flannel, and chronic under-employment to the masses. Much has been said about Gen Xers since […]
There’s a popular misconception that all great guitar players come from decades past. When you look at the music of people like Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, and Duane Allman, it’s tempting to come to […]
Approximately 60% of new restaurants close within their first year, while 80% don’t reach their fifth anniversary. This shows that the restaurant business can be brutal, and failure may be more common than success. That […]
In a world full of factories, automation, and conveyor belts, many people have decided that they must settle for hastily assembled goods manufactured without the human touch. Some may even assume this is their only […]
Just like books, movies, and television shows, some foods can become the subject of a fad. And just as a very popular book, movie, or television show can fall out of favor overnight, so can […]
There was a time long ago when great damage could be done to a celebrity’s career if it became known that they indulged in cannabis. Today, with the drug legal in many states and much […]
Most musicians are only good at one thing – music. They gravitate toward that field because they have precious few other talents, with the exception of delivering pizzas or sleeping on their girlfriend’s couch. Other […]