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40 years ago, one of the most famous dance clubs of the ‘70s – indeed, some would say that it was the only club in New York City that mattered during the disco era – first opened its doors. The...

If you’re a fan of classic ‘60s R&B, then it’s hard to say that anything from within the catalog of Wilson Pickett is truly a deep dive: during that particular decade, it seemed like the man they called “Wicked” was...

30 years ago today, Madonna released the fifth and final single from her third studio album, TRUE BLUE, and it’s a good thing she did, because it went on to rise all the way into the top 5 on the...

40 years ago this month, The Four Seasons released an album which had originally been intended as their swan song but ultimately only proved to be their last album for a really long time. Produced – as any Four Seasons...

40 years ago today, the Ramones kicked off a European tour with their fellow NYC band – and fellow Sire Records labelmates – Talking Heads. In terms of spreading the gospel of both bands, the tour was a success, but...

Yes, it’s just about that time again: we’re a day away from this year’s Record Store Day, which takes place on April 22. As ever, we’ve got a plethora of special edition releases to offer up to you fine, upstanding...

50 years ago this month, Carmen McRae released one of the strongest albums of her lengthy career, turning in a title track which would soon become a Stevie Wonder standard even though – and this may surprise some of you...

25 years ago today, Metallica released their third single from their 1991 self-titled album, ultimately securing themselves a top-40 hit with the track. Composed by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich and produced by them as well, along with Bob Rock...

If you’re a fan of the classic R&B group The Impressions, then the album cited in the title of this piece has probably got you scratching your head. “Now hang on just a second,” you’re thinking. “I know The Impressions...