Colorful and fun. Provocative, melodramatic and insatiable. Popular music's best attributes were in peak form in 1984, and our new retro series relives the very best moments.
A 1984 Retrospective: Introduction
Artistry or Artifice: Randy Travis & the AI Dilemma
Randy Travis' comeback single intensifies the debate over the benefits and pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence.
The 706 Albums Digest: March 2024, Part I
A monstrous month of new releases got underway with anticipated returns from the Crowes, Bleachers, Ari, Kacey, and JT.
The 706 Singles Digest: November 2023
November hosted The Beatles' final record, returns from Dua Lipa, Sheryl Crow, and Lucius, and dominance from Lainey Wilson.
Eras: The Tour, The Film, and My Winding Road as a Swiftie
An essay on my evolving Taylor Swift fandom and experiencing the defining concert event of an era.
From the Jukebox: Michael Jackson- “Thriller”, 1983
Halloween, and the entire history of pop music, just wouldn't be the same without Michael Jackson's iconic horror anthem.
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