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Arctic Monkeys' Discography Ranked From Worst to Best

Michael Leopardi

May 17, 2019
13 min

Arctic Monkeys' Discography Ranked From Worst to Best

Even in the case of Arctic Monkeys, there will always be something that has to come in last place, regardless of how great it is at the...

Johnny Marr-velous Plays the Wellmont: May 1, 2019

Michael Leopardi

May 2, 2019
7 min

Johnny Marr-velous Plays the Wellmont: May 1, 2019

Former Smith's guitarist Johnny Marr, kicked off the most recent leg of his Call The Comet tour in Montclair, New Jersey last night and...

Tame Impala's Tensional Singles: Patience and Borderline

Michael Leopardi

May 1, 2019
5 min

Tame Impala's Tensional Singles: Patience and Borderline

Tame Impala mastermind, Kevin Parker teases us with two singles from his highly anticipated fourth studio album which has yet to see an...

The Greatest Debut Album That You Haven't Heard: The Stone Roses

Michael Leopardi

Apr 15, 2019
7 min

The Greatest Debut Album That You Haven't Heard: The Stone Roses

Have you seen her? Have you heard? The Stone Roses' 1989 self-titled masterpiece that is virtually unknown to most, but should be heard...

Michael Leopardi

Feb 5, 2019
2 min

It's Just Rock'N'Roll

"You can sing a song to 85,000 people and they'll sing it back for 85,000 different reasons." - Dave Grohl Hello, people of the world....

The 51 Greatest Oasis Songs That Aren't Named "Wonderwall" and Why They're My Favorite Band

Michael Leopardi

Feb 5, 2019
5 min

The 51 Greatest Oasis Songs That Aren't Named "Wonderwall" and Why They're My Favorite Band

"Oasis came along with this total F-ck You attitude and swagger and said, "We're the best band on the planet and you're not." I mean you...

The Top 25 Beatles Songs You Probably Haven't Heard

Michael Leopardi

Jan 31, 2019
2 min

The Top 25 Beatles Songs You Probably Haven't Heard

Let me just point out that any time I have to limit myself (or anyone, for that matter) when making any kind Beatles list is literally an...

My Seasonal Depression and Smitten Obsession with The Smashing Pumpkins

Michael Leopardi

Sep 26, 2020
7 min

My Seasonal Depression and Smitten Obsession with The Smashing Pumpkins

August 9, 2019, my buddy and I decided to take a trek out to Jones Beach Theater in Long Island to see my guy, Noel Gallagher....

Post Malone and Co. Raise $2.6 Million for the WHO by Performing a Tribute of Nirvana Covers

Michael Leopardi

Apr 25, 2020
4 min

Post Malone and Co. Raise $2.6 Million for the WHO by Performing a Tribute of Nirvana Covers

A rapper whose music I cannot stand, playing a setlist full of songs from of one of my favorite bands of all time? What could possibly go...

Noel Gallagher's Cosmic Classic: Black Star Dancing

Michael Leopardi

Jul 1, 2019
4 min

Noel Gallagher's Cosmic Classic: Black Star Dancing

The legendary Oasis mastermind released his first batch of new tunes since his 2017 number one album, Who Built The Moon? Noel's latest...

PNKR Pens a Pop-Punk Classic with "The Words You Read"

Michael Leopardi

Apr 15, 2019
3 min

PNKR Pens a Pop-Punk Classic with "The Words You Read"

PNKR's latest single can best be described as if New Found Glory's Sticks and Stones, and Simple Plan's, No Helmets, No Pads, Just Balls...

The Ultimate Rainy Day Album: The Cure’s Disintegration

Michael Leopardi

Apr 5, 2019
4 min

The Ultimate Rainy Day Album: The Cure’s Disintegration

One of the darkest albums ever recorded that oddly puts a smile on your face in the end. The old saying goes, "April showers bring May...

The Most Variant Band of the 90s: The Verve

Michael Leopardi

Mar 18, 2019
8 min

The Most Variant Band of the 90s: The Verve

The bitter sweet Brits that had all the talent and potential in the world, but subsequently burned out because of tumultuous in-fighting...

Oh How the Tables Have Turned! I'm an Absolute Sucker for "Sucker"

Michael Leopardi

Mar 3, 2019
2 min

Oh How the Tables Have Turned! I'm an Absolute Sucker for "Sucker"

I don't care how old you are, what you listen to, or how anti-pop culture you claim yourself to be, because the Jonas Brothers newest...

Arctic Monkeys' latest, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino: A Review

Michael Leopardi

Feb 28, 2019
5 min

Arctic Monkeys' latest, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino: A Review

Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino, Mike speaking, please tell me how may I direct your call? You'll understand that reference once you...

Michael Leopardi

Feb 23, 2019
4 min

Halogens Heart-Rendering EP: Happy Hour

Coming almost a year and a half after their 2016 split EP, Halogens/STATEN, Halogens newest release, "Happy Hour," is a brutally honest...

Michael Leopardi

Jan 30, 2019
2 min

O' Gorman? Oh Yeah!

Halogens Latest Single Hits Home "Hello again," exclaims Halogen's vocalist & rhythm guitarist Zach Henry in the opening line of their...

10 Smith's Songs That Prove Why Johnny Marr is a Wizard on the Guitar

Michael Leopardi

Jan 30, 2019
2 min

10 Smith's Songs That Prove Why Johnny Marr is a Wizard on the Guitar

"You cannot be influenced by Johnny Marr because he's unique, because you cant play what he plays, even he can't play what he plays." -...

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