A History of Concept Albums In 15 Albums
Some people love the concept album—and some love to hate them. But chances are you’ve listened to songs from one or two of them in your life.
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9 People Who Shaped Christmas
Historical figures like Charles Dickens, Thomas Nast, Washington Irving, and even Queen Charlotte all helped create Christmas as we know it.
Tune Twist Quiz #18
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
Why Christmas Music Sounds So Distinct
Sleigh bells certainly help make Christmas music sound so Christmassy. But it’s a little more complicated than just that.
The “Evil” Album Prince Withdrew Days Before Its Release
It wasn’t just the cover of the Purple One’s shelved 1987 LP ‘The Black Album’ where things got dark.
Tune Twist Quiz #17
We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
How to Use YouTube’s New Sleep Timer Feature
The feature—once only available to Premium users—pauses videos automatically after a set time.
How “My Favorite Things” Became an Unlikely Christmas Classic
How many of the “favorite things” are Christmas-coded? We counted.
Moo Deng the Viral Pygmy Hippo Has Inspired a Thai Pop Song
Just when you thought Moo Deng couldn’t get any cuter, GMM Music releases this banger.
The Origins of 10 Popular Christmas Songs
You’ve sung them while clutching cups of hot cocoa. You’ve heard them played in shopping malls. But do you know how some of the world’s best-known Christmas carols were created?
Tune Twist Quiz #16
We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
11 Fascinating Facts About The Velvet Underground
To rock snobs, art-school students, and dads everywhere, the Velvet Underground are the cornerstone of rock and roll. Here are 11 facts on their background and influence.
The Origins of the Internet’s Most Mysterious Song Have Been Revealed
An obscure German new wave song has stumped internet sleuths for years. One of them finally cracked the case.
Tune Twist Quiz #15
We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
‘Phantom of the Paradise’: How Brian De Palma’s Flop Rock Opera Became A Cult Classic
The movie did not strike a chord with most audiences upon its release, but these days, it boasts some famous fans.
Tune Twist Quiz #14
We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
How MTV’s First Rival Became Cable TV’s Biggest Flop
With the Cable Music Channel, Ted Turner tried to take on MTV and failed—but somehow still managed to win.
Tune Twist Quiz #13
We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
7 Reasons Why 1984’s Pop Culture Is the Gift That Keeps On Giving
From ‘Ghostbusters’ to Madonna’s VMA performance, 1984 was a memorable year for pop culture.
Tune Twist Quiz #12
We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is?
The 25 Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2024
Costume inspiration varies widely, from musical artists to video game characters.
Tune Twist Quiz #11
We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
Tune Twist Quiz #10
We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
The Most Translated Song from Every Country, Mapped
It’s not always the song you’d expect.