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Join us this week as we unravel the enigma that is Yoko Ono, mid 20th Century pioneer of the Avant Garde, darling of the early 60s New York underground, admired by the Guggenheims, Marcel Duchamp and associate to John Cage.   In this, part one of two, we explore Yoko Ono's earliest beginnings from her birth in 1933 to her wealthy international banker father and the family's long ties to ancient Sa...

In the summer of 1971, a long haired 24 year old hippie folk singer songwriter by the name David Bowie played the very first Glastonbury Music Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, England. On the 30th anniversary of the storied annual summer music festival Bowie returned, and in doing so, reclaimed a legacy long tarnished by two decades of crass commercialism, hollow success and artistic b...

Happy Summer 2025 Rock N Roll Fashionistas! #BrianWilsonEndlessSummer2025 Join us for the exciting conclusion of our Four Part expose on the life and times of the late Brian Wilson (still feels weird, "the late" part) In this ridiculously informative episode we reveal: Why Brian relinquished the role of primary bass player for Pet Sounds in favor of newly inducted Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame session...

The celebrations continue in the latest installment of Brian Wilson Endless Summer 2025! #BrianWilsonEndlessSummer2025 Join us as we retrace Brian Wilson's initial steps towards genius upon first hearing The Four Freshmen at age 10 in 1952 In this episode Brian Wilson claims his rightful place alongside the likes of George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin in the pantheon of the Most Importa...

It's official! Summer 2025 has OFFICIALLY been declared Brian Wilson Endless Summer 2025 with festivities going all summer long! #BrianWilsonEndlessSummer2025 Today, the first full day of Summer 2025, we joyfully dedicate the ENTIRE episode of Rock N Roll Fashionistas to music Produced, Written, Recorded, Arranged and Performed by that Pop Music Master genius... THE MAESTRO THE MAN THE LEGEND Mr....

A sad week indeed for Rock N Roll nation. Two heavyweights. Two titans. Two innovators. Two legends. Lost. But not forgotten... Sylvester Stewart (aka Sly Stone of Sly & the Family Stone) Passed June 9, 2025 Brian Wilson (of The Beach Boys) Passed June 11, 2025) Join us as we celebrate the joy, love, life and art of two music giants of 20th century song: One continuing on in the time honored t...

Ellen McIlwaine, one of the greatest practitioners of slide guitar ever, soulful powerhouse vocalist extraordinaire, poet, composer, songstress, lyricist, recording artist, painter, visual artist, interpreter of song and more. She was all that and then some... Join us in our celebration of the life and artistry of this giant amongst musicians, this icon, this goddess... Ellen McIlwaine's life and...

This episode is dedicated to the memory of MistyK The DJ's beloved friend and companion, Vino The Rock N Roll Dog, who passed suddenly this past week. Our hearts go out to the MistyK The DJ family, friends and loved ones. We wish them light, love and healing at this most difficult time. A few weeks back we had the good fortune of visiting with MixCloud master DJ MistyK The DJ https://www.mixcloud....

You read that right folks! 8 DECADES!! Paul Simon He began his music career in the 1950's while still in High School, writing, recording and releasing records from the age of 16. 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s And that's just the first four decades! And then there's the... 1990s 2000s (the Aughts) 2010s 2020s While not an exhaustive history of the man and his music, we choose instead to focus on Simon's...

BEST punk rock record of 2025? Find out HERE! NEW MUSIC from American ex-pat Sebastian Murphy and his dirty band of Swedish viagra boys LATEST hijinks & shenanigans from controversial Northern Ireland Kneecap rap Woodstock Punk Rock? We tell you how... The Ramones first ever gig REMEMBERED The Damned & Sex Pistols sharing the bill in Brooklyn THIS September! Three notable NO SHOWS for upco...

Are the Baltimore Colts rock n roll's football team? Uncover hidden gems in our Album Of The Week: The Power Of The Heart - A Tribute To Lou Reed Ever heard of Seattle, Washington's wicked cool Light In The Attic Records? You will! What did Laurie Anderson give away of Lou Reed's and WHO did she give it to? Listen to find out! Did Lou Reed really make 20 albums? Metal Machine Music: Joke or Genius...

Jill Sobule: The Untold Story Join us as we celebrate the music and legacy of trailblazing, one of a kind, powerhouse songwriter, musician, singer, recording artist Jill Sobule who passed away much too soon in a tragic housefire May 1st, 2025, in Woodbury, Minnesota. In this episode we reveal the truth behind her landmark song I Kissed A Girl, how, at the time, it earned her a place in music histo...

Join us for the conclusion of Prelude To Prog Rock: Peter Gabriel's Genesis. In this episode, dedicated to Carver Bob (Ironside). we answer the question, "What the F is Prog Rock anyway?".  King Rand opens things off with his brilliant rendition of BIG TIME from Gabriel's top selling 80's album SO. Sorting out Peter Gabriel's mystifying THREE albums of cover songs! In this episode we answer the bu...

Join us in our search for the roots of Prog Rock, Peter Gabriel and the cast of characters who pass through the doors From Genesis To Revelation. Trashing the Corporatization of pop music in the 1980's. And it's not entirely David Bowie's fault either. How the enduring legacy of Peter Gabriel's growing body of work from the 1980's helped us get through a truly ridiculous decade. Getting Back To Th...

Join us as we hunt for hidden song treasure buried deep within 3 obscure double album film soundtracks to three films we've never seen before. Iggy Pop & David Bowie: The salacious Love Triangle with Angela Bowie and the Michael Stipe produced movie that ensued - Velvet Goldmine What movie inspired 16 year old John Lennon to pick up a guitar and start singing Rock N Roll music? To. Two. Too. A...

Join us in the latest episode of Rock N Roll Fashionistas as we explore the Down The Rabbit Hole deep dive phenomenon. Who IS your favorite Beatle? You show us yours and we'll show you ours. 1973. Ghastly mellow saxophones all over the floor: exploring Rock N Roll's mid 1970's infatuation with the saxophone. That means you too Mr. Lennon! HINT: it's all The Rolling Stones' fault. What pissed John...

We're one quarter ways into the 21st century, it's high time we check into the state of Power Pop today. California's Uni Boys kick things off with the opening track from their latest Buy This Now! album courtesy of Curation Records. Produced by the Lemon Twigs D'Addario Brothers of Hicksville, Long Island, New York, the Uni Boys are soon to embark on an Eastern Canadian tour supporting headliners...

Join us as we sit down on location with Canada's Troubadour Al Tuck to discuss his upcoming tour with stops in Dartmouth and Toronto, his latest album, the triple disc Water, Blood & Whiskey, upcoming releases, new recordings in the works and so much more!    Be sure to say hello from us when you see Al in your town!   Canada's Troubadour Al Tuck Is On Tour!   Friday, April 4th through to Wedn...

Join us for the conclusion of our two part saga on Lou Reed and his marry band of misfits. Find out how, after five successive flops, Lou Reed ended up with 20 million dollars in the bank.  Have you ever wondered what 3 key albums ended the 80s? Listen to find out! Follow David Bowie's 80's career trajectory from King Of Cool to shameless huckster. Iggy Pop reclaims his throne! All of this and MOR...

Unravel the myth behind the man behind the music.  Revisit the Velvets. All four mad albums. Two Velvet Underground albums with John Cale & Andy Warhol and two without.  The fifth and final Velvet Underground album without any original band members at all! Explore the golden trifecta of Andy Warhol, Lou Reed & Iggy Pop and how Bowie used it to create the Ziggy Stardust character. Find out...

The final 24 months of Jim Morrison's all too short life were filled with endless stress and legal troubles resulting from his arrest in Miami and the criminal proceedings that followed. Join us as we immerse ourselves in this final chapter of Jim Morrison's life. Hell bent on a crash course of self destruction fueled by bad behavior, impaired judgement and poor examples set by his literary heroes...

1977. Eleven years old and discovering the Sex Pistols. Find out how Sex Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren set them up to fail in America. The tragic last days of 21 year old Sid Vicious and his murdered girlfriend. New York's iconic Chelsea Hotel and all its rock n roll sleaze. The Warholian Universe of Candy Darling, Edie Sedgwick, Nico, The Velvets. CBGBs Max's Kansas City and MORE! OPENING TRAC...

With the passing of David Johansen, the last living member of the New York Dolls, we dedicate an entire episode of Rock N Roll Fashionistas to the memory of all five fabulous individuals who made up the legendary New York group. Johnny Thunders Lead guitar David Johansen Lead vocals Sylvain Sylvain Rhythm guitar Arthur Kane Bass Jerry Nolan Drums The New York Dolls, a pioneering glam rock band com...

Opening with the latest in new music, Malmo, Sweden's Fat Brain get things ripping with a scorching track from their NEW RELEASE vinyl debut EP Death To False Zamrock.  Wrapping up Black History Month, a meditative rumination follows touching on key moments in the history of Rock N Roll. Mary Lou Williams and her decision to quit music in order to help others Retracing Lennon's last ride What the...

Welcome back Rock N Roll Fashionistas! In this weeks episode we explore the intrinsic link between Rock N Roll music and Black History Month, how the very roots of Rock N Roll evolved out of the magic that emerged from the 1940's Chicago blues scene and the development of Rhythm & Blues music as an offshoot of the popular Swing jazz music of the era. We reveal the very first Rock N Roll song e...