Homophobia may not have been behind Freddie Mercury’s decision to keep the location of his ashes a secret, but it hardly ruins Mercury’s Ashes.
Album Review: Queen’s “A Night at the Odeon”—Holding Nothing Back
1975 was when they officially began their reign. A fab year for sure.
Fuse Book Review: “Real Life Rock”—Decades of Quick Hits from Greil Marcus
If Real Life Rock‘s page count seems daunting, fear not. There isn’t an entry you’ll want to skip.
Fuse Album Review: Round-up of Recent Rock Releases
A by no means complete round up of some recent releases in rock, from Keith Richards to the Libertines.
Rock Concert Review: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Live at Boston Opera House
The highlight of the concert came at the midway point, when Noel Gallagher started strumming an acoustic guitar as a tambourine tapped behind him.
Fuse Concert and Album Review: Palma Violets — Live at Great Scott and “Danger in the Club”
Palma Violets’ bruising performance Tuesday secured their place as one of the best live acts in the world.
Fuse Film Review: “Salad Days: The Birth of Hardcore Punk in the Nation’s Capital”
When no-one was looking, Ian MacKaye and a group of young people like him created one of American alternative music’s most important and unique scenes.
Album Review: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds “Chasing Yesterday”
If you’re interested in ol’ reliable Noel Gallagher songs, there are a couple of examples on Chasing Yesterday
Concert Review: Bob Dylan and His Band at Boston’s Orpheum Theatre
Unlike past concerts where Dylan gave what he could but the audience gave nothing back, at the Orpheum Bob seemed to be genuinely enjoying himself on stage.
Book Review: “Stealing All Transmissions” — How The Clash Conquered America
Stealing All Transmissions is slim, but nearly every page is filled with insight and originality.