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Chris Hedden-Contributor

Chris Hedden

Contributor

March, 2025
Freelance/Radio Media for 10+ Years
Music, Sports, Media
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About Chris Hedden

Chris is a Music Contributor for ScreenRant and was previously a DJ and writer for radio stations in Ithaca, Homer, and Bath, NY. He also did work for Cornell University, but found that his true ion was in freelance music writing and journalism. You'll frequently find him playing with his cats, listening to his favorite music on digital and vinyl, watching his favorite sports teams, and geeking out over superheroes. 

Favorite Media

Favorite Albums (at least today!): Wilco, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot; Mac Miller, Swimming; Kendrick Lamar, DAMN.; Vince Staples, Ramona Park Broke My Heart; Band of Horses, Cease To Begin; Fiona Apple, The Idler Wheel; Johnny Cash, Live at Folsom Prison; Bon Iver, Bon Iver, Bon Iver; Bruce Springsteen, Nebraska; Bob Mould, Silver Age; Doechii, Alligator Bites Never Heal; St Vincent, Actor; Kris Kristofferson, This Old Road; Warren Zevon, Excitable Boy; Ryan Adams, Cold Roses; Neil Young, Harvest Moon; Sturgill Simpson, A Sailor's Guide To Earth; Carole King, Tapestry; Bonnie Raitt, Nick of Time; Prince, Purple Rain; Ray Charles, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music; Iggy Pop, Lust for Life; The Lone Bellow, Then Came The Morning; Anderson .Paak, Malibu; A Tribe Called Quest, The Low End Theory; Madvillain, Madvillainy; Dave Matthews Band, Under The Table And Dreaming. 

Latest

Elliott Smith performing Coming Up Roses
25 Years After Figure 8, Here Are 10 Songs That Define Elliott Smith's All-Too Short Career

With the recent 25th anniversary of Elliott Smith's studio album Figure 8, we take a look back at some of the songs that defined his creative output.

David Byrne dancing on stage with Talking Heads in Stop Making Sense.
The 10 Biggest Band Breakups In Classic Rock History

These are the biggest bands in classic rock who broke through, broke up, and left just as big a story behind departing as they did with their arrival.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd posing for a photo.
The 10 Best Closing Songs On Iconic Rock Albums

When we think of rock albums we love, what are some of the greatest songs that closed these creative invitations? It's a momentous group of choices.

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Joey Ramone on stage
10 Hit Songs That Helped Turn Musicians Into Rock Stars

Here is a selection of hit songs from over the decades that took bands and artists on a trip from the small stage on their pathway to star status.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame imagery with Warren Zevon and Chubby Checker
The 2025 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Class Is Here: Which Bands Made It, & Who Was Snubbed?

The results for the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are officially in! What entrants made the cut, and which snubs will most leave music fans talking?

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Kendrick Lamar at Super Bowl LIX
2 Months After A Historical Grammys Run, Kendrick Lamar Is Still Dominating This Year's Music Awards

Rapper Kendrick Lamar continues to prove his contemporaries are not like him with the continued awards success of "Not Like Us" and his album GNX.

Johnny Cash in Five Minutes To Live (1961)
The 10 Songs That Defined Johnny Cash's Career

The 10 songs that embody the Man in Black through many important stages of his career, from humble beginnings until his story's final curtain call.

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I'm So Excited, The Pointer Sisters
The First Black Group To Play The Grand Ole Opry Will Definitely Surprise You

In 1974, this unlikely music group made history by appearing on the most iconic country music program in Nashville: The Grand Ole Opry.

The Beatles Let It Be Remastered Doc 7
The 15 Best Opening Lines in Rock Music

Often when we talk about the best lyrics in rock music, we sometimes neglect to mention openings, the table-setting words that make good songs great.

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Coolio Goo Goo Dolls
From Bedroom Radios To Boomboxes: The Definitive 10-Song '90s Mixtape

The '90s, a time for grunge, one-hit wonders, pop song statements, and the moments that helped us survive the decade. Did your favorite make the list?

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CDs and Vinyl
5 Reasons Why You Should Embrace Physical Music Media In A Digital World

In an increasingly digital world of music, here are five reasons why physical media like vinyl keep me coming back for more and more listens.

Eddie Vedder Pearl Jam 20
10 Eddie Vedder Covers You Need To Listen To Right Now

Eddie Vedder's original songs with Pearl Jam are legendary, but he also knows how to perform a cover with the best artists. Here are some great ones.

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Bon Iver SABLE fABLE
Bon Iver's New Album: Every Song On SABLE, fABLE Ranked

Musician Bon Iver returns with his fifth studio album, SABLE, fABLE, his first record since 2019's I, I. Here's how the songs rank, worst to best.

Bon Iver For Emma
12 Modern Folk Albums That Will Completely Change Your View On The Genre

So, do you think you know all about the folk music genre and what to expect? Think again with the folk-centered roots of albums from these 12 artists.

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Tyler the Creator Yonkers
10 Modern Rap Albums With 10/10 Lyrics That I Can't Get Enough Of

Here are some of the best modern rap albums that demonstrate superb skill, with lyrics that combine poeticism, versatility, and unforgettable flow.

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Road Diary_ Bruce Springsteen and The E Street
Everything We Know About Bruce Springsteen's Tracks II: The Lost Albums Box Set So Far, Explained

We go behind the scenes of Bruce Springsteen's Tracks II release and the seven albums he's set to unveil to the world for the first time.

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SR Blondie-Band
In Remembrance Of Clem Burke: Why Blondie's Iconic Drummer Was So Foundational

We look back at the significant impact and career of Blondie drummer Clem Burke following the sudden announcement of his ing from cancer.

Gerard Way in the music video for My Chemical Romance
10 Emo Punk Anthems That Still Bleed Black Eyeliner

These are some of the classic bands with emo punk anthems that still get us singing in the car like we're kids rocking out with our friends.

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Pearl Jam Eddie Vedder Car
14 Songs You Completely Forgot Are Covers Of Other Songs

Many beloved hits are actually covers of songs written and popularized by another artist. Here are 14 that have superseded the originals.

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Luke Combs The Voice
2 Years Ago, This Country Artist's Most Unexpected #1 Hit Made History For The Genre

We take a look back at the past at two musicians of different backgrounds who crossed over to make history in the realm of country music.