Frank MastropoloThese 11 Songs Are Why New Wave Will Never Become Old Wave“It’s not music you would use to get a girl into bed. If anything, you’re going to frighten her off.” – David Byrne on the music of Talking…Jun 16, 20232Jun 16, 20232
Charles in San FranciscoChrissie Hynde and the Pretenders, Part 2: Doing It Her WayChrissie Hynde grew up in a middle-class family in Ohio, close to Akron. In interviews and her autobiography, she describes a typical…Feb 21, 20234Feb 21, 20234
Charles in San FranciscoA Legendary Band That Changed Everything: The Pretenders, Part 1Chrissie Hynde is the definitive rocker chick, but so much more. She and her band briefly stood at the apex simultaneously of rock and…Feb 16, 20233Feb 16, 20233
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Sarah ParisFive Amazing, Unique 80s New Wave TracksExcellent songs from the 1980s not on ‘Best Of’ listsFeb 27, 202248Feb 27, 202248
Jeff LangleyOut of Fashion, and a Trifle UncoolIf you are anything like me Riff readers, summer is your favourite of the four seasons. And there’s nothing like those summer-time tunes to…Jul 12, 20214Jul 12, 20214