Laura Stavropoulos

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‘Tragic Kingdom’: How No Doubt’s Heartbreak Seduced The Masses

'Tragic Kingdom' may have been shadowed by breakups and loss, but No Doubt channeled their emotions into genre-busting pop anthems.

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Best Gwen Stefani Songs: 20 Hella Good Solo And Band Tracks

From her decades-long alt.rock dominance with No Doubt to boundary-pushing solo work, the best Gwen Stefani songs reveal an artist who refuses to settle.

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Best ‘SNL’ Musical Performances: 15 Unmissable Live Appearances

From Nirvana to Billie Eilish, here are some of the best SNL musical performances from late-night TV’s grandest show.

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‘Night Of Hunters’: Tori Amos’ Classical Crossover Album

If anyone can pull off a classical-crossover album, it’s Tori Amos. 'Night Of Hunters' is a 21st-century song cycle that draws from the last 400 years.

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‘Whip-Smart’: Revisiting Liz Phair’s Standout Sophomore Album

Fusing lo-fi production with a singer-songwriter sensibility, Phair helped shaped what would become “indie rock” and defied expectations of what a female rock star could be.

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Robbie Robertson Reflects On ‘Music From Big Pink’

From being booed with Dylan to changing the course of music, The Band’s Robbie Robertson recalls a unique “circle of creativity”.

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Best Florence + The Machine Songs: 20 Essential Tracks

Skirting the line between darkness and light, the best Florence + The Machine Songs reveal an artist that shoots for the stars – and hits every time.

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‘Wild Planet’: How The B-52s Partied Out Of Post-Punk’s Bounds

With their sophomore album, ‘Wild Planet’, post-punk trailblazers The B-52’s proved they were more than a novelty nostalgia act.

Features3 months ago

‘What’s The 411?’: When Hip-Hop And R&B Collided On Mary J. Blige’s Debut

‘What’s The 411?’ introduced to the world a fusion of R&B hooks and hip-hop beats.

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Features3 months ago

Seattle Pop Festival: Remembering “The Forgotten Woodstock”

Before there was Woodstock, there was Woodinville. In July 1969, thousands gathered to watch an all-star line-up at the first Seattle Pop Festival.

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‘Foo Fighters’: Revisiting Foo Fighters’s Defiant Debut Album

After the end of Nirvana, Dave Grohl pulled off one of the biggest second-acts in rock history, starting with Foo Fighers’ debut album.

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‘Lungs’: How Florence + The Machine Breathed New Life Into Pop

With her debut album, ‘Lungs,’ Florence + The Machine stormed the world’s stage – a crimson blur of lace, Celtic bombast, and an arresting voice.

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The Best Blondie Songs: An Essential Playlist Of Alt.Pop Classics

Blondie took the pop playbook and ripped it to shreds. Here are some of their career-defining songs.

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‘Car Wheels On A Gravel Road’: How Lucinda Williams Made Her Mark

Lucinda Williams' 'Car Wheels On A Gravel Road' made her a critical darling and introduced America to a new genre, alt.country.

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Hidden Tracks: The Forgotten Relic Of The CD Era

Thanks to technological loopholes of the CD, bands could include Easter eggs on their albums. Here are ten hidden tracks worth breaking out your Discman for.