Chelsea

15 artists who draw influence from the Clash’s dynamic punk spirit

Some promo copywriter at the Clash’s American label, Epic Records, came up with the questionable slogan “19 songs by the only band that matters” for the sticker that appeared on the face of 1980’s U.S. release of London Calling. While singer/guitarist Joe Strummer, lead guitarist Mick Jones, bassist Paul Simonon and drummer Topper Headon didn’t […]

10 classic '80s underground moments from the movie 'Urgh! A Music War'

In the ’80s, there were plenty of great recordings that came out of the nascent new-wave and punk scenes. But one of the single greatest documents of the period was actually a movie. Urgh! A Music War was the 1981 concert film that featured 36 bands from the U.S. and U.K. playing live. The film […]

How well do you remember “Chelsea” by the Summer Set?

The Summer Set shared 10 years of upbeat hits such as “Boomerang” and “Lightning In A Bottle.” By far, the group’s most well-known hit was the synth-heavy and catchy “Chelsea” from their 2009 album, Love Like This.  The song was written for frontman Brian Logan Dales’ former girlfriend, actress Chelsea Kane Staub, who also appeared […]