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Something Like Idols: Gwen Stefani

betaSeptember 16, 2014

During a time when grunge was in full force and ska-pop was finding about as much success as Kurt Cobain’s life, Gwen Stefani was in the midst of producing one ... Read More...

Something Like Idols: Margaret Kilgallen

Alex KhatchadourianSeptember 9, 2014

Margaret Kilgallen, also known by the moniker 'Matokie Slaughter,' devoured old-time sources with an insatiable ear and respectful eye: Appalachian music, hand-... Read More...

Something Like Idols: Patti Smith

betaAugust 26, 2014

Poet turned punk rock queen is an odd route to go, but for Patti Smith, it was the natural approach. In an erratic, almost androgynous whine, her lyrics of righ... Read More...

Something Like Idols: Robin Williams

betaAugust 12, 2014

With a shaggy ‘do and rainbow-striped suspenders, Robin Williams drove an egg-shaped craft into America’s oversized TV sets and overindulgent hearts as Mork o... Read More...

Something Like Idols: 90’s Winona Ryder

Alex KhatchadourianAugust 5, 2014

'Something Like Idols' is our new weekly homage to the people and freaks that continue to inspire us. This week: 90's Winona Ryder.