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In the early 1980s, rockabilly was pulled from the margins and placed under bright television lights. The Stray Cats did not invent the sound, look, or…

A vinyl collection can thrive in a humid climate, but it needs a little more attention than records stored in a dry room. Warm, moisture-heavy air encourages…

In a small rehearsal space on the edge of Yokohama, four musicians are shaping a sound that reaches backward without feeling stuck in the past. The band,…

For rockabilly collectors, a Japanese pressing is rarely just another copy of a familiar record. It can be a carefully presented piece of music history,…

Western swing brings together the snap of hillbilly fiddle music, the drive of early country, the polish of big-band jazz, and the rhythmic lift of blues and…

Psychobilly grew from a collision of 1950s rockabilly, horror cinema, punk attitude, garage noise, and outlaw imagery. Its essential character was never fixed:…

Rockabilly begins with a strong beat, a sharp guitar line, and a voice that sounds ready to break through the microphone. Yet its roots reach far beyond early…

Few songs capture the attitude of early rockabilly as sharply as “Blue Suede Shoes.” Its central idea is simple: threaten a person’s pride, freedom,…

A great rockabilly pedalboard should sound lively, immediate, and slightly dangerous. The style depends on guitar dynamics, slapback echo, twang, and a clear…

A good record shop changes character every month. Fresh pressings arrive beside overlooked reissues, rare magazines, new DVDs, and small-run merchandise that…