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06/05/2026

Fifty years ago this week, the S*x Pistols played their first Manchester gig and caused a sonic revolution. What happened to the other bands that were tipped for big things that year – and why did the rock’n’roll dinosaurs survive?

05/22/2026

Rob Base, one-half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, who was best known for the hit “It Takes Two,” has died at 59 from cancer.

“Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world. Beyond the stage, he was a loving father, family man, friend, and creative force whose impact will never be forgotten,” reads a statement on his social media account. “Thank you for the music, the memories, and the moments that became the soundtrack to our lives.”

https://variety.com/2026/music/news/rob-base-dead-rapper-it-takes-two-dj-ez-rock-1236757432/

05/19/2026

Peter Gabriel's fifth studio album 'So' released 40 years ago today.

The official In Your Eyes video.Taken from the multi-platinum selling album So, the first of Peter’s studio albums to have a proper title and a watershed rel...

05/16/2026

60 years ago today The Beach Boys released one of the greatest albums of all time.

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupWouldn't It Be Nice · The Beach BoysPet Sounds℗ 2000 Capitol Records, LLCReleased on: 1966-05-16Composer Lyricist...

04/28/2026

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04/23/2026

Ramones debut self-titled album released 50 years ago today.

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04/23/2026

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04/04/2026

A very good week for new music. Check out our updated playlist and keep listening to The WAWL.

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03/31/2026

WGNS NEWS... World’s Largest Punk Record Collection Finds New Home at MTSU: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The world’s largest collection of punk records has officially arrived at Middle Tennessee State University, marking the beginning of a major archival project at the u...

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