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Another Chuck Charles? WTF?!
I Was Here First
Sometimes being first doesn't guarantee you everything. In this post, we dive into the tricky world of band names with a real-life example: another artist started using the name Chuck Charles
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-11-04 Read post
3 Weekend Shows In March 2007
Surf & Saddle, House Of Blues, Starlight Bowl
Three drastically different shows in a weekend illustrate a lot about what it's like to be in a regional band - and overreach with one gig that might have been just a little bit too big
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-10-21 Read post
The George Michael Sports Machine
A Tresured 1980's Oddity Of Sports Highlights
"The George Michael Sports Machine" was one of the most unique and beloved sports-highlight shows to ever air on American television. Long before YouTube clips and 24-hour sports networks, this weekly broadcast served up a whirlwind of the weekend's biggest moments, packaged with flashy buttons, futuristic graphics, and the signature energy of host George Michael. This post looks back at how the Sports Machine became a treasured 1980s oddity-equal parts journalism, retro tech spectacle, and pure nostalgia for fans who remember racing to catch every play.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-09-23 Read post
Songs About Money
Playlist (Spotify) Of 50 Songs About Money Or Being Broke
50 songs that celebrate cash, hustle, and the struggle of being broke - all in one Spotify playlist. A little more rock-pop heavy than the hip-hop you'd expect.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-09-09 Read post
Best Athlete Acting Performances In Movies And TV (Part 2)
More Of Our Fictitious Pop Culture Awards
Athletes-turned-actors aren't always punchlines. Sometimes, they absolutely crush it. Oh and yeah, sometimes they are punchlines. Here's Part 2 (of 2)
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-08-26 Read post
Best Athlete Acting Performances In Movies And TV (Part 1)
More Of Our Fictitious Pop Culture Awards
Athletes-turned-actors aren't always punchlines. Sometimes, they absolutely crush it. Oh and yeah, sometimes they are punchlines. Here's Part 1 (of 2)
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-08-19 Read post
Getting Lyrics Wrong
Not Always The Worst Thing
Welcome to the world of "mondegreens" which are those often bizarre misheard lyrics that turn songs into comedic misunderstandings, revealing how our brains interpret sound
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-07-15 Read post
Time For Old Footage
Led Zeppelin "Immigrant Song"
We dig up a vintage performance video from the early days, us blowing up Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song," with 45% faux hepcat swing, and 65% rock stupidity.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-06-24 Read post
ISRC Codes
All About The Unique Identifier Every Track Needs to Track Royalties and Protect Your Music
Small artist perspective about what ISRC codes are, why every music track needs one, and how they help artists track royalties, protect their work, and ensure proper distribution worldwide
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-06-19 Read post
California Songs Playlist
80 Great Songs Up And Down The Golden State
These are the most exciting California tracks I've stumbled upon so far (according to me) so if you're hunting for new music that captures the spirit, weirdness, and wonder of the Golden State, start with these.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-05-27 Read post
Deja Vu
My Favorite Not Popular Song
I shouldn't describe this as my favorite song I've written that nobody likes. It's just my favorite that people haven't fallen in love with yet. Just a couple of weird guitars, some odd voices and a drummer tapping on a wooden stool.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-04-01 Read post
The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players
Turning Strangers' Forgotten Photo Slides Into Art
Before the age of TikTok slideshows and multimedia concerts, one curious family band was already turning found photos into performance art. The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players - a father, mother, and young drummer daughter - transformed forgotten thrift-store slide collections into odd indie-pop storytelling.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-03-25 Read post
Top 10 Performing Blog Posts Here
Why Did People Click On These Instead Of Others
What makes one blog post take off while others quietly sink into the archive? We dug into our analytics to find out which posts readers couldn't resist - and why. From surprise crowd-favorites to evergreen topics that keep getting traction, these are the Top 10 most-clicked articles on our site. Whether it's curiosity, nostalgia, or just a well-timed headline, these posts earned their place on the leaderboard.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-02-25 Read post
My Favorite 2024 Music
What I've Found So Far, Try These Out
In 2024, here's I stumbled across for music - some popular, some under-the-radar gems. This post shares the songs I discovered and fell in love with, mostly in rock-pop. All in convenient Spotify playlist form
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2025-01-07 Read post
In The Daytime
Our First Music Video - And Memories Of Bigfellas 1.0
Everybody should have access to home movies of themselves. We do with this music video and a short almost film called "Idiots." What's even better about your home movies is that they contain great absent friends AND are legitimately funny.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2024-12-03 Read post
