Soul, money, and exploitation: the dark side of Motown Records Not all sunshine and soul. Ben Forrest Feb 7, 2025
‘I Hear A Symphony’: the classic Motown song that was “extremely special” to Berry Gordy “The greatest joy that I had.” Ben Forrest Jan 31, 2025
‘Shop Around’: The first Motown single to sell a million copies An early triumph… Ben Forrest Jan 17, 2025
Hitsville’s humble beginnings: How Motown began with an $800 loan M for monumental. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 15, 2025
‘A Bird in the Hand’: Motown’s most overlooked masterpiece A must listen. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 1, 2025
Was Motown America’s first pop culture movement? More than just a record label… Ben Forrest Dec 29, 2024
Origins of Hitsville USA: What was Motown’s first hit? Kicking off a musical phenomenon. Ben Forrest Dec 29, 2024
Who was the first artist signed to Motown Records? The beginning of an empire. Ben Forrest Dec 22, 2024
Who was the first white artist to sign for Motown Records? A vital record label… Ben Forrest Dec 17, 2024
The first plagiarism lawsuit in music history A tough law to stay on top of. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 18, 2024