Damon Albarn loves to sing about England. First, he did it through Blur—through the yearning of “For Tomorrow” and the wit of “Parklife.” Then, in the mid-2000s, he gathered some of rock’s finest to m…
From the Record Crate: The Clash – Combat Rock (1982)
You can’t talk about the birth of the punk movement without discussing The Clash. While they weren’t the first ones on England’s punk scene, they’re the ones with the biggest legacy–they’d have …
From the Record Crate: The Clash – “The Clash”
Since The Clash’s breakout in 1977, they’ve influenced scores of punk rock artists and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 for their contributions to the history of p…
From the Record Crate: “The Good, The Bad & The Queen” (2007)
In Britian, Damon Albarn is well known as the lead singer for Blur and leading light in the Britpop movement of the mid-1990s In the U.S., he’s more familiar to people as his alter ego “2D…
10 Classic Rock Songs You Can Play on the Ukulele
The ukulele is a versatile instrument that can put a refreshing spin on any type of music—including your favorite rock hits. Here are ten classic rock songs that are fairly simple and incredibly fun t…
Trailer: Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Joe Strummer in ‘London Town’
“The only band that matters” is finally having (part) of its story told on the big screen. Over the past few years, we’ve seen pretty great films about known bands, such as The Doors…
Top Five Most Disappointing Final Albums
Late last year, Pink Floyd released their fifteenth and final album, The Endless River. Some fans and critics found the record to be a dissatisfying end to the band’s storied career, especially coming…