News: Rock Hall announces 2018 inductees

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the inductees for their 2018 class earlier this week. Bon Jovi, The Cars, Dire Straits, The Moody Blues and Nina Simone will be officially inducted into the Hall at a ceremony at the…

TYF Roundtable: The 2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

Two weeks ago, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced 19 nominees for its 2018 class of inductees. Of this longlist, about 5 or 6 will be selected for the Hall in December and inducted next year. As with…

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2018 nominees

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for their 2018 class. This year’s slate marks the second year in a row that the Hall has nominated 19 acts. This year’s long-list includes several first time nominees,…

From the Record Crate: Bon Jovi – “Slippery When Wet” (1986)

Before 1986, pop culture was already redefining and bringing rock to the forefront again with bands such as Aerosmith, Van Halen, and AC/DC. Guitar solos became a common occurrence and more groups emerged emulating a rock n’ roll style with…

Book Playlist: Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

Back when I read Stephanie Perkins’s sophomore novel, I wasn’t sure how I would feel about it. Lola Nolan seemed like a little much for me, what with her costumes and strong desire to grow up too fast. I was…