Archive - Front Row & Backstage

Tune Tag #116 with Chase Roper of Kiss Me, Son of Blog, Pt. 2: Talking Heads, Serpentfoot, Nigel Olsson, Massive Attack, Faces, Jay…

Chase joins us for his 2nd go at Tune Tag, and we couldn't be happier, unless he had brought some cookies with. So, sally forth we shall, snackless, but…

Oct 28 •

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"Steal Away"-The New Single: Exclusive Interview with Singer/Songwriter, AJ Deiboldt

From the initial idea to the movie that inspired its overall feel, and what he wanted the lyrics to express, singer/songwriter/guitarist, AJDeiboldt…

Oct 25 •

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AJDeiboldt-The High Notes

Tune Tag #115 with Ken Frampton of Maple Mixtape: Genesis, INXS, Rush, Payola$, Sports, Puppini Sisters, Barenaked Ladies, Diodes

I see single-word band names, some sisters and ladies, a bit of a prog lean, and most of the above have an "s" at the end! I don't know what all that…

Oct 21 •

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🎲Matt Thompson Rock'n'Rolls the Dice to Uncover the Fantasy Authors Who Inspired Rockers & Gamers!🎲

If you're a fan of fantasy authors Tolkien, Lovecraft, or Moorcock, chances are your favorite rockers were, too! Role-Playing Game Creators read those…

Oct 18 •

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🎵TUNE TAG Is Here! Welcome to FRONT ROW & BACKSTAGE, Home of the Popular Song-Linking Game, TUNE TAG!🎵

"This is why I love Tune Tag: Brad often turns me onto cool music that is new to me!"--Matt Thompson, creator of "Critical Hit Parader" on Substack!

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Tune Tag #114 with Michael K. Fell, Pt. 2: Sons of Adam, Country Joe & The Fish, Carolyne Mas, Nino Tempo & April Stevens, Jerryo, Archie…

When Michael's invited to the party, expect a delightfully eclectic passel o' talented people to follow! And, today's no different! Keep track of how…

Oct 14 •

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Michael K. Fell

Audio Autopsy, 1968: The Graham Gouldman Thing LP; Collab w/Hugh Jones of The Record Store Years

Before the hits with 10cc in the '70s, and melting into Wax with Andrew Gold in the '80s, Graham Gouldman was a hit songwriter for hire in the '60s…

Oct 11 •

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Tune Tag #113 with Tamara Casey of Rare Groove Productions: Culture Club, Looking Glass, Josie Cotton, Richard Orange, Jimmy Buffett…

From all over the musical map we drive our Tune Tag-mobile today with a singer/songwriter/producer at the wheel! We're happy to have Tamara here for her…

Oct 7 •

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Oct 4 •

"Free From Radio": The Vinyl Room's Andy Interviews Brad Kyle in This EXCLUSIVE 1/2-Hour Video!🎤💿

Exclusive, free-wheeling half-hour video interview, available only to Paid Subscribers! Hear Brad describe, among many other things, growing up around…

Oct 2 •

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September 2025

Tune Tag #112 with Jorge Garcia of Geekatune: Judas Priest, The Who, Rush, Doobie Brothers, Billy Newton-Davis, Nirvana, Tom Petty, Keith…

Looks like a right proper cornucopia of classic rock to me! You? "Things aren't always as they seam" said the tailor. Don't skirt the issue. Hem'n'haw…

Sep 30 •

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The Cheap Trick Paradox™

Surrender, But Don't Give Yourself Away

Published on Remember The Lightning • Sep 27

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