the b-52’s

The 100 Best Alternative Songs of the 1980s

The 100 Best Alternative Songs of the 1980s

The best alternative songs of the 1980s span punk, post-punk, new wave, college rock, underground, goth, new romantic, ska, power pop, hardcore, and indie rock.

The 50 Best Post-Punk Albums Ever

The 50 Best Post-Punk Albums Ever

Explore 50 of the most brilliant, impactful, innovative, and controversial albums of the classic post-punk era, the reverberations of which will be felt for generations.

20 Timeless Songs of Summer

20 Timeless Songs of Summer

Whether you're at the beach, hanging out in the park, or stuck in a tiny flat, these 20 timeless summer classics are sure to make the summer sun shine a little bit brighter.

Sea.Hear.Now Wildly Successful in Second Year

Sea.Hear.Now Wildly Successful in Second Year

Though my biggest complaint was about the number of people attending, Sea.Hear.Now was a superb festival experience.

The B-52s 30-year Anniversary Re-Issue of ‘Cosmic Thing’ Keeps the Party Going

The B-52s 30-year Anniversary Re-Issue of ‘Cosmic Thing’ Keeps the Party Going

With Cosmic Thing, the B-52s launched into the big time, shooting up the national album and singles charts with "Channel Z", followed by "Love Shack" and "Roam".

Hero Worship: The B-52’s Embrace Their Place in Rock History

Hero Worship: The B-52’s Embrace Their Place in Rock History

To casual onlookers, they made for the best kind of disposable party pop. To their devoted fans, they were taboo-breaking new wave kingpins. Now, with four decades of history under their belt, the B-52's look back and take their bow. Cindy Wilson speaks to PopMatters about their legacy.

The Top 10 Overplayed Songs You Hate by Artists You Love

Totally Nude Island: An Interview with Fred Schneider

The B-52’s: Funplex

The B-52’s