Articles written by authors, guests and the 33 1/3 team.
Clinton Walker introduces his addition to the 33 1/3 Oceania series: Soundtrack from Saturday Night Fever. He told us more about where his obsession with the Bee Gees began and why Saturday Night Fever should be considered one of the great disco albums.
An Introduction to the Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack Read More »
Released in 1990, Red Hot + Blue was the music industry’s first major response to the AIDS epidemic. In today’s blog post, John S. Garrison discusses why it made sense to choose Cole Porter as the focus of the groundbreaking album.
Loving Cole Porter Read More »
Kollaps was Einstürzende Neubauten’s first album. Its unique sound claimed many fans and now is the subject of an upcoming 33 1/3 Europe book by Melle Jan Kromhout and Jan Nieuwenhuis. In today’s guest post from both authors, they explore what it is about Kollaps that makes it so intriguing and how ‘tuning in to the weird, the strange and the uncertain’ can help us build connections with one another.
How to Listen to Einstürzende Neubauten’s Kollaps Read More »
Upon its release in 1997, Aqua’s Aquarium became an instant classic for many queer music-lovers. In today’s blog post, C.C. McKee explores ‘Aqua’s camp approach to dance music’. It was this exploration that led McKee to create Aqualaxy, a “creative archive” of covers by contemporary queer and trans* electronic musicians. Keep reading to find out more.
Imagining a Queer “Creative Archive” for Aqua’s Aquarium Read More »
Édith Piaf is France’s most celebrated and mythified singing star. Professor David Loosely takes a look at Edith’s past and shares how she continues to be a global icon today.
Édith Piaf is alive and well and living . . . just about everywhere Read More »
In anticipation of the soon to be published, The Isley Brothers 3+3, author Darrell McNeill reflects on The Isley Brothers’ place in music, culture, and history – a place that cannot be denied.
The Isley Brothers, Rock and Race Read More »
On today’s blog, Marshall Gu shares why he decided to write about Krautrock for his addition to the 33 1/3 Genre series. Take it away, Marshall!
Why Write About Krautrock? Read More »
This week on the blog, author Jordan Ferguson shares his top tips for drafting your 33 1/3 proposal. There are only 2 more weeks to get your proposals in before our open call closes. Good luck! We can’t wait to see what you submit.
Drafting Your 33 1/3 Proposal: 3 Tips from Jordan Ferguson Read More »
Ada Wolin celebrates the life and sound of the iconic lead singer of the Shangri-Las, Mary Weiss. Following Mary’s death in January 2024, we look back at the legacy she leaves behind, and the ways she inspired a young female writer pitching their own 33 1/3.
Remembering Mary Weiss Read More »
33 1/3 fans, 11:30 AM, February 24th. Clare Nina Norelli, the author behind the first soundtrack in the 33 1/3 series, tells us more about her journey beyond the Douglas firs. She tells us more about her decision to pitch a soundtrack to our open call and the importance of celebrating Badalamenti’s ongoing musical legacy.
It Is Happening Again Read More »
