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Ryan harbors a constant fear of losing his keys, prefers flip flops and will always choose cereal if it's an option. He maintains his own blog, Giddy Up America and hasn't gotten a speeding ticket in over the year. He has previously contributed work to UPROXX & Heavy. Ryan is on Twitter: @ryanoconnell79

• The Time Is Right For A Cantina Band Series

  By Ryan O'Connell on 05/04/2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Disney is creating shows left and right about characters from the Star Wars universe so how about one about the hottest band in the galaxy?

• The Five Best Movies About Taxes

  By Ryan O'Connell on 04/14/2022 • ( 1 )

  

  There’s not a lot to choose from, but there are a few good, if not great movies that somehow involve taxes

• The Jack White Conundrum

  By Ryan O'Connell on 04/07/2022 • ( 8 )

  

  Are you a fan of Jack White or not? It’s a simple question with a not-so-simple answer.

• The 20 Best Red Hot Chili Peppers Songs Ranked

  By Ryan O'Connell on 03/31/2022 • ( 1 )

  

  With the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ set to release their 12th studio album, ‘Unlimited Love,’ a look back at their 20(ish) best songs

• Holy Rankings Batman!

  By Ryan O'Connell on 02/28/2022 • ( 2 )

  

  From the best Batman to the best villain, it’s a ranking of all things related to the Caped Crusader

• The Hardest Cut: Ranking The Spoon Albums

  By Ryan O'Connell on 02/11/2022 • ( 2 )

  

  With the release of their tenth album, ‘Lucifer On The Sofa,’ it felt like a good time to dive into the band’s amazingly consistent catalog

• Don’t Expect To See A Rock Band Play The Super Bowl Halftime Show Any Time Soon

  By Ryan O'Connell on 02/08/2022 • ( 1 )

  

  Much like when halftime of the Super Bowl featured marching bands and themes, the days of rock bands performing are pretty much done

• Should Phish Be In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame?

  By Ryan O'Connell on 02/02/2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Another year, another list of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that doesn’t include Phish.

• Here Are Six Songs To Check Out From Pinegrove

  By Ryan O'Connell on 01/28/2022 • ( 0 )

  

  With the release of Pinegrove’s new album, ‘11:11,’ a look back at some of the band’s best songs