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'Amy': She Was All About the Music
As sad as Winehouse's story may be, Amy is gorgeous and provocative, too.
02 Jul 2015
Film
Cannes 2015: 'Amy' Follows Late Singer's Descent
In Amy, a new documentary about the late star Amy Winehouse, we learn just how unique and complicated a descent can be.
Steven Zeitchik
26 May 2015
Music
The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s: 40-21
From breathtaking reformulations of shoegaze to British soul revival, this batch of stellar recordings from the 2000s is an eclectic one.
08 Oct 2014
Books
Howard Sounes' '27' Has That Train Wreck Kind of Appeal
This is an exhaustive, if exhausting analysis of the debauchery and bad decisions that link the most famous members of the "27 Club".
27 Jan 2014
Music
Laura Mvula: Sing to the Moon
A debut album that at once delivers on its promises whilst hinting at future greatness.
21 Mar 2013
Music
Why the Grammys Matter
So your favorites didn’t win, huh? Get over it. Bashing the Grammys is too easy. Try recognizing them as markers of what is happening in the music industry, not on your iPod.
17 Feb 2013
Film
What James Bond Can’t Teach You About British Music History
If you want lessons in womanizing, dressing to the nines, or ordering martinis, James Bond is your man. If, however, you’re looking for a review of British music history over the last 50 years, the world’s favorite secret agent has no idea what he’s doing.
29 Jan 2013
Music
Nas feat. Amy Winehouse - "Cherry Wine" (video)
Nas has released a video for "Cherry Wine" featuring vocals from the late, great Amy Winehouse. Great mix.
03 Oct 2012
Music
The Sugarman 3: What the World Needs Now
On its first album in a decade the Sugarman 3 sounds as fresh as the moment of its debut.
31 May 2012
Music
Guessing the 2012 Grammys
Predictions on who will be honored on “music’s biggest night”, based on a mixture of rumors, critical acclaim, and the academy’s voters.
07 Dec 2011
Music
Rock 'n' Roll 101: How to Handle a Dead Young Rock Star
In the wake of Amy Winehouse's death, record industry types and music journalists dusted off their Rock 'n' Roll 101 handbooks, revisiting the chapter on how to report on a Young Rock Star's death. Has it been handled any differently this time around than in the past?
24 Aug 2011
Music
Amy Winehouse: The 27 Club and Her Place in Music History
Though the troubled UK singer seems to fit the bill for rock 'n' roll's fabled 27 Club, Amy Winehouse will almost surely face some resistance.
Chris Payne
28 Jul 2011
Music
Amy Winehouse: A Look at Another Promising Career That Came to a Tragic End
A look back at Amy Winehouse’s most memorable moments is sadly short, due to her depressingly short life.
27 Jul 2011
Music
Amy Winehouse: A Voice to Make You Believe
Even given all of the media saturation in our desensitized age, the sheer speed of Amy Winehouse’s demise was astonishing. Yet, at the same time as she was struggling on this Earth, she possessed a true, utterly rare, gift of a voice.
Steve Jansen
26 Jul 2011
Music
Verse-Chorus-Verse: An Interview with Steve Arrington
Artist/producer PC Muñoz mines for gems and grills the greats.
29 Nov 2009
Music
Don't Forget Your Wellies: Glastonbury 2008
With only a flimsy $15 tent and wellington boots for protection, PopMatters’ Cole Stryker avoided Amy Winehouse’s punches, the mud, and John Mayer, at the annual global gathering that is the Glastonbury Festival.
Cole Stryker
17 Jul 2008
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Amy Amy Amy by Nick Johnstone
The interviews contain much hearsay, and several interviewees had very brief contact with Amy Winehouse.
Sarah Moore
05 Jun 2008
Reviews
Amy Winehouse [2007 Rewind]
The sold-out crowd was clearly there to see Amy Winehouse wail about her demons while indulging them on stage -- they wanted a set equal parts bravado and booze...
Steven J. Horowitz
16 Dec 2007
Music
Amy Winehouse: Frank
From a musical standpoint, her two albums are quite different, but they’re both excellent works.
19 Nov 2007
Music
Mark Ronson: Version
If Ronson is going to pander to an audience, he may as well be straightforward about it.
24 Jun 2007
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Amy Winehouse + Patrick Wolf
The sold-out crowd was clearly there to see Amy Winehouse wail about her demons while indulging them on stage -- they wanted a set equal parts bravado and booze...
Steven J. Horowitz
13 May 2007
Music
Amy Winehouse: Back to Black
Back to Black finds a fearless artist saying whatever she damn well pleases. And we best listen up.
Christian John Wikane
11 Mar 2007
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