Film Composer Peter Raeburn’s Music Gets Under Your Skin
In this interview with the boundary-pushing British film composer (“Woodshock,” “Nancy”) he shares a few thoughts on how music should work in 21st-century film. And the critical reason you should stay for the last song that plays over the closing credits.
The Detroit Cobras: Retro Rock That Hits the Spot
Considering that Jack White’s label, Third Man Records, has reissued their early LPs (“Mink Rat or Rabbit” and “Life, Love and Leaving”), perhaps now is the moment to pay some attention again to the serious rockers who are the Detroit Cobras.
Redbeard Reflects on the End of an Era in Rock Radio
For 30+ years, radio personality Redbeard has gotten many rock legends to open up. As his popular show “In the Studio” wraps up at the end of 2018, he shares his thoughts on the current state of classic rock in this CultureSonar interview.
Elvis Presley in the 1970s: Pure Gold
Sure, Elvis set the rock n’ roll world afire in the ‘50s but his career was still kicking in the 1970s with covers of “You Don’t Need to Say You Love Me,” “I Really Don’t Want to Know,” and “I’ve Lost You.” Check out our full list of The King’s gold records from that decade.
The Guess Who: Charting Their Success
“American Women” made it all the way to number one. Do you know what other five songs by The Guess Who made it all the way to Billboard’s top ten?