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4 Iconic Needle Drops From the Martin Scorsese Film ‘Goodfellas’

The 1990 film 'Goodfellas' stands out for its use of music. These four needle drops helped define this classic movie.

The Smashing Pumpkins' 3 Greatest Hits That Cemented Their Rock Legend Status

The Smashing Pumpkins unique sound and cemented their status as alternative rock legends, from Mayonaise to Today and 1979.

Defending Emerald Fennell feels like class treachery, but here we go

The British filmmaker’s new movie ‘Wuthering Heights’ has largely received a critical drubbing. But the style may be the ...

Beach Boys ‘We Gotta Groove’ Boxed Set Revives Cult Love for Classic ‘Love You’ Album: Producers and Engineers Tell What Went Down in the ‘Brian’s Back’ Era

At a Grammy Museum event celebrating the the Beach Boys' 'We Gotta Groove' boxed set, producers, engineers and Mike Love ...

21 of the best songs featuring production by Dr. Dre, from “Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang” to “In da Club”

Explore 21 of the most iconic songs produced by Dr. Dre, from West Coast anthems to global hits. See how his beats shaped Hip Hop and read the full list now.