What Makes each Classic Rock Decade Magical: The 1960s
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·5d ago
My last blog post was about the things that make the 1950s special and it’s part of this series about what makes each classic rock era decade special.
Concert Review: The Surfrajettes and X Ray Cat Trio
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·15d ago
I’m a big fan of instrumentals. Surf rock is a rock subgenre that is known for instrumentals. Years ago, The Surfrajettes went viral with their cover of Britney Spears’ “Toxic” and I was hooked...
What Makes each Classic Rock Decade Magical: The 1950s
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·22d ago
I often ask this question of musicians I’ve interviewed, what makes (insert relevant era here) special to you? I’ve asked this question a lot and this time I want to answer it.
Book Review: The Beatles’ Touring Era by Kenneth Womack and Scott Freiman
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·28d ago
Disclosure: I received a review copy via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. We Beatles fans are still being fed even almost 60 years after the breakup of the greatest rock band of all...
The Most Important Lesson I’ve Learnt From True Crime
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·18 Aug 2026
Hi, I’m Angie Moon and I’m not just a classic rock historian, I’m also a true crime author, particularly one that specialises in celebrity true crime.
Concert Review: Masayoshi Takanaka – The Best Concert I’ve Ever Been To
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·10 Aug 2026
A few years ago I got into Japanese City Pop thanks to vaporwave and future funk sampling City Pop songs.
Beyond The Beatles: Part 2: The Next Beatles
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·6 Aug 2026
In part 1 of Beyond The Beatles, my guide to classic rock for those who got into it through The Beatles, I talked about The Beatles’ contemporaries, which is one of three paths I created for...
Karl Ferris: The Inventor of Psychedelic Photography
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·29 Jul 2026
Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve had this obsession with the psychedelic aesthetic, whether it’s the music, the art, the fashion, or the photography.
Interview: Jayadev John Richardson of The Rubettes
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·6 Jul 2026
Recently I reviewed John Richardson’s autobiography The Rod and The Rose (you can buy a copy on Amazon).
Interview: Daniella Livingstone of Fire In Her Eyes
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·2 Jul 2026
Fire In Her Eyes are a psychedelic folk duo formed by two sisters, Daniella and Natasha Livingstone.
Interview: June Millington of Fanny
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·26 Jun 2026
A fellow classic rock content creator, Ash secured an interview with June Millington of the legendary all-woman rock band Fanny. What an incredible opportunity and what a treat for you!
Book Review: You Won't See Me: When the Beatles Ghosted Imelda
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·23 Jun 2026
Disclosure: I was given a review copy through NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. Something I’ve noticed a lot in Beatles documentaries is the story can be Disneyfied. What does that mean?
Book Review: The Rod and the Rose by Jayadev John Richardson
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·22 Jun 2026
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Life is strange and it’s full of coincidences and connections. This idea influences a lot of my writing.
Concert Review: Moonlight: The Philip Lynott Enigma
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·24 May 2026
I’ve often compared Russia and Ireland, two countries on the opposite sides of Europe. Both countries are known for their love of alcohol, depression in their culture (Russian literature is known...
Book Review: Passion is a Fashion: The Real Story of The Clash
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·19 May 2026
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. Recently I’ve been researching Pete Seeger and Lenny Bruce for my next book.
Interview: Milaaan
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·18 May 2026
For about five years, I’ve been listening to Kino’s music and I love the sound and the authenticity of the music.
On Tour Japan: Vegan Food and Cherry Blossoms in Fukuoka and Kumamoto
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·23 Apr 2026
After Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo, and Hiroshima we made our way as far south as we could to go to Kyushu to get the best chance to see the cherry blossoms.
On Tour Japan: Vegan Food and Sightseeing in Hiroshima
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·17 Apr 2026
After visiting the typical first time in Japan cities Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo, we decided to make our way to another part of Japan, one we’ve never been to before, and that was Hiroshima.
On Tour Japan: Vegan Food and Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·16 Apr 2026
After a few days in Osaka and Kyoto, we made our way to Tokyo by Shinkansen. It’s my favourite way to travel.
On Tour Japan: Vegan Food and Cherry Blossoms in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara 🌸
The Diversity of Classic Rockby angiemoonthemod·10 Apr 2026
To celebrate my 30th, my family went on a trip to Japan in September 2024. It was one of the most incredible trips of my life.
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