Tuesday, November 1 2011
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or Shame?
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recently announced its 15 nominees for its 2012 induction class. Once again, that means the blogosphere is abuzz with complaints about the Hall's irrelevancy. Are they legitimate?
Monday, September 12 2011
Evolution Calling: Tool – “Intermission” and “jimmy”
The lighthearted, aptly-named "Intermission" serves as the halfway marker on Tool's Ænima, while "jimmy" supplies a much-needed personal core to the landmark album.
Friday, January 21 2011
The Year in Music: May 2010
May 2010, the subject of our latest look at the year’s biggest events in music, was a hodgepodge of notable cover versions, new releases, TV events, and more.
Tuesday, December 7 2010
The Year in Music: February 2010
Let’s continue our look at the biggest events in music, one month at a time, with February 2010.
Tuesday, October 12 2010
Steven Wilson: The Gentleman Doth Protest Too Much (Part Two—The Fury)
Would Steven Wilson really want to roll the dice and insert himself back in a time when the prospects were a hell of a lot less salubrious for unorthodox and unsigned bands? Today, there are illimitable sources of opinion, and taste making is as democratic as it’s ever been, in part because of the abundance of voices and agency.
Monday, August 30 2010
‘Rolling Stone’ Picks the “100 Greatest Beatles Songs”
Here are Rolling Stone's picks for the top 10 greatest Beatles songs. Do you agree or disagree with their picks? Let’s discuss it below in the comments section.
Monday, March 29 2010
Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself: A Road Trip With David Foster Wallace
Tuesday, March 17 2009
Smash Hits to GQ: Adventures in Magazine Writing
GQ journalist Chris Heath talks with PopMatters about music and celebrity journalism, the Pet Shop Boys and a lifetime of scribing for major magazines in the UK and the US.
