This article is the seventh in a series called A Thousand Words, where we feature an interesting image from one of our films alongside an essay about why that picture is worth, well, a thousand words.

As 2026 unfolds, the music world is experiencing a powerful nostalgia surge, with artists and fans alike gravitating toward the sonic clarity and emotional resonance of the mid-2010s. RADWIMPS is ...

After the tree has wilted and the merriment has died down, it’s time to switch gears for some post-Christmas, pre-New Year cheer at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. Two back-to-back nights of concerts ...

The War on Disco explores the culture war that erupted over the spectacular rise of disco music. Originating in underground Black and gay clubs, disco had unseated rock as America’s most popular music ...

Last night at the American Music Awards, Panic! at the Disco performed a rousing rendition of Queen’s iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Whether you love or hate the pop-rock act, Panic’s “Bohemian” cover is ...

Ghost's new album, Prequelle, is a dance-friendly record; a few songs, "Dance Macabre" especially, practically beg you to hit the dance floor. That seems to be what the band is shooting for; they have ...

When we think of changing music scenes, we often think of clean breaks during a new year or a new decade. But that’s not exactly how it works. Genres evolve and often blend into one another, as is the ...

Disco Demolition Night, which happened 40 years ago today, is the day two genres were marked for death. Disco itself was one of them, of course: Chicago radio DJ Steve Dahl, infuriated that his ...

July 12 will mark the 35th anniversary of Disco Demolition. At some point during the annual coverage of the event you may hear it being referred to as racist and homophobic. It was not. But before I ...