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The Story Behind Toto's Iconic, Instantly Recognizable "Africa"

Band co-founder David Paich touches on the writing process and what the band thinks of Weezer's 2017 cover.

Consequence Staff March 20, 2023

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The Story Behind Devo's Seminal Synth-Rock Single "Whip It"

Consequence Staff February 22, 2023

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The Story Behind A Flock of Seagulls' New Wave Classic "I Ran (So Far Away)"

Peter Csathy January 16, 2023

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The Story Behind Nirvana's Era-Defining Anthem "Smells Like Teen Spirit" as Told by Producer Butch Vig

Peter Csathy December 19, 2022

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The Story Behind Billy Idol's Post-Punk Classic "White Wedding"

Peter Csathy November 21, 2022

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Gary Holt and Charlie Benante on Filling in for Legends in Slayer and Pantera

Gary Holt and Charlie Benante on Filling in for Legends in Slayer and Pantera

Unlocked: Maisie Peters

Unlocked: Maisie Peters

Introducing Hometowns of Consequence

Introducing Hometowns of Consequence

The Story Behind Toto's Instantly Recognizable

The Story Behind Toto's Instantly Recognizable

Two for the Road: Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and Horsegirl on Living the Musician’s Dream

Two for the Road: Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and Horsegirl on Living the Musician’s Dream

How Willem Dafoe Selects Projects and Picks His Roles

How Willem Dafoe Selects Projects and Picks His Roles

Marquee Memories: Set It Off

Marquee Memories: Set It Off

Unlocked: Emo Nite Founders

Unlocked: Emo Nite Founders

Nick Kroll and Ike Barinholtz on History of the World, Part II and Mel Brooks' Legacy

Nick Kroll and Ike Barinholtz on History of the World, Part II and Mel Brooks' Legacy

Radkey on Playing With Their Musical Heroes, School of Rock's Influence, and More

Radkey on Playing With Their Musical Heroes, School of Rock's Influence, and More

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The Story Behind Danny Elfman and Oingo Boingo's Halloween Classic "Dead Man's Party"

Mr. Halloween himself also talks about his work with Tim Burton and the Big Mess track "Sorry."

October 31, 2022

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The Story Behind Blue Öyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," Cowbell's Crowning Achievement

The band's Buck Dharma takes us into the eternal song and the SNL sketch it inspired.

October 17, 2022

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The Story Behind Metric's Breakout Hit "Help I'm Alive"

Emily Haines also discusses the band's epic new single "Doomscroller."

October 3, 2022

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The Story Behind Silversun Pickups' Gritty, Grinding Masterpiece "Lazy Eye"

The band's Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger also discuss their latest single, "Scared Together."

September 19, 2022

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