Roxy Music: A Look Back

Roxy Music, the glam, art-rock band from the 1970s, is very much an acquired taste. The band was a trendsetter fashion-wise as much as musical stylists. The early 1970s was a kaleidoscope of gender blurring, retro fashions, gloss, glam and kitschy art. It was an interesting and creative stew, blending elements of past cultures with … More Roxy Music: A Look Back

Talking Heads, Chris Frantz’s book and the New Wave era

The Talking Heads were one of the biggest and most influential musical groups from the late 1970s to the late 1980s, essentially a decade of mostly innovating and provocative music. Once again, we get into labeling issues because this band mixed several genres and infused their own style. Post-punk, New Wave, indie, world music – … More Talking Heads, Chris Frantz’s book and the New Wave era