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The synths of Howard Jones’ “Everlasting Love” and ABC’s “Poison Arrow” pierce the Genesee

In England, Howard Jones and ABC are enormous, though they each made quite a splash throughout America and elsewhere, especially when dominating MTV in the 1980s. Thankfully, [More…]

“Things Can Only Get Better” when synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones joins ABC at the Genesee

Synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones defined much of the 1980s thanks to such contagious cuts as “Things Can Only Get Better,” “No One Is To Blame,” “Everlasting Love,” [More…]

From Bob Marley to Phil Collins, Black Ensemble Theater puts the needle on the “Hitt Records”

Stores that sell vinyl, CDs and cassettes might not be as common anymore, but no amount of streaming or online engagement can replace the feeling of physically browsing the [More…]

“Everytime We Touch”: The electronic euphoria of Germany’s Cascada fills Des Plaines dance floor

One of the most enormous German exports of this century thus far is unquestionably Cascada, who sold around 30 million records and are continuing the streak on streaming [More…]

“Can’t Stop The Feeling!” from Max Martin and Cadillac Palace’s “Larger Than Life” ode to “& Juliet”

Pop music as its known today almost singlehandedly exists because of Sweden’s Grammy Award-winning producer/songwriter Max Martin, who’s been cranking out the bangers [More…]

Exposé and more: “Freestyle Free For All” Tour at Rosemont Theatre

When AMPM Concerts advertised the “Freestyle Free For All” Tour the greatest line-up the genre has ever seen, they arguably weren’t exaggerating thanks to a marathon [More…]

More “Magic Summer” when New Kids On The Block, Paula Abdul, DJ Jazzy Jeff dazzle AFI Amp

It’s been a “Magic Summer” for pop and R&B lovers thanks to New Kids On The Block, but before its latest touring juggernaut came to a close, Jordan Knight, [More…]

“Dancing With The Stars” switch to Broadway Playhouse’s spectacular “SAVOR After Hours”

Take a little bit of wine, an emotional soundtrack of incredible songs, plus most importantly, a series of breathtaking dance routines, and it adds up to the brand new [More…]

“Queen Of Pop” Janet Jackson, Nelly, a jammed United Center “Together Again” on Juneteenth

Coming from the the most famous musical family ever sure didn’t hurt Janet Jackson’s chances for notoriety, but she certainly took “Control” of her destiny and carved [More…]

New Kids On The Block, DJ Jazzy Jeff spin Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre a “Magic Summer”

Following a late 1980s/early ‘90s reign as the leading boy band in any land, New Kids On The Block went on hiatus, but have proven to be even more popular since reuniting [More…]