Music history

16 Forgotten ’80s Music Award Shows That Faded Away

16 Forgotten ’80s Music Award Shows That Faded Away

Take a nostalgic ride through 16 music award shows from the 1980s that once rocked the stage but quietly disappeared into history.

12 Obsolete ’80s Audio Equipment That’s History

12 Obsolete ’80s Audio Equipment That’s History

These 12 audio devices from the 1980s were once cutting-edge but are now obsolete and largely forgotten.

13 Songs You Didn’t Realize Were About Real Events

13 Songs You Didn’t Realize Were About Real Events

Some of the most memorable songs carry hidden stories behind their lyrics. What may sound like poetic imagination often reflects real-life moments, people, or tragedies. Discovering the truth behind these tracks adds deeper meaning to the music we thought we already knew.

14 Music Videos from the ’90s That Sparked Controversy

14 Music Videos from the ’90s That Sparked Controversy

These '90s music videos caused a stir when they aired and got people talking for years.

12 Music Fads That Burned Bright—and Then Vanished

12 Music Fads That Burned Bright—and Then Vanished

These short-lived music trends took over for a moment, then disappeared before anyone knew it.

20 Forgotten Music Formats That Pre-Date Streaming

20 Forgotten Music Formats That Pre-Date Streaming

These old-school music formats paved the way for the streaming era, but most have been lost to time.