2021 Tedium Highlight by David Buck: Heavy Metal Parking Lot turns 35—here’s how it was made. 

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David Buck’s 2021 Highlights

December 2021

Hippos, Punks & Yuletide Cheer

A look back at a few alternate Christmas novelty songs that may not be on your holiday soundtracks … but definitely should be.
November 2021

The Can That Always Can

The history of WD-40, a chemical substance with an unusual origin story and a rust-fighting ability that has become a standby of workbenches the world over.
October 2021

Dancing With The Walking Dead

Zombies are a big part of pop culture, but songs about them are not—except for one performed by the King of Calypso himself, Harry Belafonte.
September 2021

Tedious Failures, Revisited

A little advice on how to become a successful writer, as explained via lessons on becoming a failed comedy songwriter.
August 2021

Resident Memories

How a San Francisco art collective carved a unique path through the creative combination of art and technology.
July 2021

(Frozen) Mistakes Were Made

Exploring the accidental invention of the ICEE machine, and the frozen beverage that changed American summers forever.
June 2021

The 2021 Sparks Spectacular

As a new documentary on Sparks appears in theaters, let’s take a moment to celebrate the unique band's tremendous 50-year music career.
May 2021

A Tailgate for the Ages

In less than 20 minutes, two filmmakers captured a magnificent moment in music history. Heavy Metal Parking Lot is turning 35, and we’re ready to celebrate.
April 2021

The 509th-ish Issue Extravaganza

Tedium writer David Buck gets a bit nostalgic about finding Tedium in just about everything over the past four years. Especially weird music.
March 2021

They Might Be Trailblazers

One Brooklyn duo embraced a DIY aesthetic and technology to forge a successful musical career.
February 2021

Marketing That Sticks

From Big Red to Juicy Fruit to brands not made by Wrigley, chewing gum has surprisingly catchy and effective marketing with a lasting impact on pop culture.
January 2021

Speaking of Klingons …

The Klingon language remains relevant to today’s culture and continues to evolve in surprising ways. (Finally, you must be thinking, some Star Trek content.)

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