Rock
Of all the biographies of female musicians I’ve read in the past year, Last Chance Texaco is the most transparent about the vagaries of fame.
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The real culture war in 1980s America was waged by young people who were trying to create their own culture and jealously rejected corporate culture along the way.
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Unlike so many of the iconoclasts from the ’80s, these architects of alternative rock stay true to their school.
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This is a sophomore album that showcases an artist’s desire to grow beyond his initial success.
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With the “Fireside Sessions,” Tedeschi and Trucks have found the perfect online format for showcasing their attention to detail, nuance, and craft.
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The late Phil Spector once famously referred to his songs as “little symphonies for the kids.”
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Occasional slip-ups shouldn’t obscure appreciation of Kid Cudi’s fantastic vocal performance.
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Steven Hyden’s ,/em>This Isn’t Happening, a book-length appreciation of Radiohead and Kid A is one of the best books I read all year.
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Could there be a Salem 66 reissue campaign on the horizon? Hope springs eternal for fans of the predominantly female quartet.
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Music Appreciation: Exit Daft Punk
Few bands have shown themselves to be as infectious about their art — and for so long.
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