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Ever hear of the Talking Heads “graphics ready” CD? No? No one else has, either.

Yes, karaoke. The first machine was apparently built in Manchester.

Radiohead was shamed into coming up with a new name after a scathing comment from a music writer.

There’s maybe five weeks of serious New Music Fridays before the industry goes into hibernation for the holidays. What have we got this time?

Bass players are often the most overlooked member of the band. Let’s give them some love.

A band needs a logo. Who was the first to figure this out?

Green Day was once faced with a similar ultimatum as Ed Sheeran. The outcome was different.

Nine Inch Nails might sound different it if it wasn’t for one particular video game.

The history of rock contains a surprising number of songs written about true crimes. Here are nine of the best.

Dave Grohl had his pick what would be the big hit from Nevermind. Whoops.