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No Pretense: The Pretenders’ 2018 Tour
In concert, Chrissie Hynde and company don't disappoint; at a recent concert, their set sampled from the in-your-face punk of the first album through the wiser-but-edgy latest release “Alone.” The...
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The Unsung Hall & Oates
You know the hits of Hall & Oates. Now get to know less well-known albums such as "Beauty on a Back Street," "Bigger Than Both of Us," and "Along the Red Ledge." Read More
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Treasure Hunting: 10 Gems From Tom Petty’s “An American Treasure”
Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench of the Heartbreakers have curated a fabulous collection of unknown Tom Petty tunes. (His daughter approves.) Read More
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The Pearlfishers – The Best Band You’re Not Listening To
Scotland's The Pearlfishers have a sound that devoted fans have compared to Brian Wilson's best work. That's just one reason why you need to check them out (if you haven't already). Read More
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“Me and the Starman”: A People’s History of David Bowie
A new fan-centric anthology, "Me and the Starman," reflects on the legacy of David Bowie. Read More
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David Bowie’s “Tonight”– The Star Who Fell to Earth
After the massive success of "Let's Dance," David Bowie tried something different (sort of) with "Tonight." Was it up to snuff? Read More
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Monty Python’s Holy Uproar
That undercurrent of conflict in "Monty Python's Holy Circus" strikes the right balance between truthful and dramatic and enables the doc to be far more emotionally involving than one normally...
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“The Twilight Zone” Can Still Surprise You
"The Twilight Zone" absolutely earned its place in the Classic TV pantheon, but these Twilight Zone episodes may give you something new to appreciate. Read More
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“Sing Street”: A Musical for Folks Who Don’t Like Musicals
"Sing Street" is one of those cult movies deserving of a Broadway show. While theaters are dark, enjoy the new cast recording. Read More
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The Bathers: One of the Best Bands You’ve Never Heard
Scottish group The Bathers created music that was atmospheric, moody -- and a wee bit reminescent of Roxy Music. Read More
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David Bowie and That One Damn Song (Five Years Later)
On the fifth anniversary of David Bowie's passing, our writer muses on the one song that still haunts him. Read More
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Bob Dylan’s Lost Decade
Bob Dylan's prolific 80s output is often overlooked. Our writer makes the case that it should be reviewed more closely - and appreciated. Read More
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Bryan Ferry at The Royal Albert Hall – Then and Now
Just before the lockdown, Bryan Ferry performed an epic live show. He's just released that recording to benefit his crew. Read More
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Lou Reed’s Walk on the Mild Side
Being a punk icon ain’t easy when you’re hitting middle age. But you can count on Lou Reed to explore aging and anarchy with grace. Read More
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Fleetwood Mac in the 80s: Going Their Own Way
One of the top albums of all time, "Rumours" shot Fleetwood Mac into another dimension. What happened a few years after was...different. Read More
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“Rock Over London”: Minding the Musical Gap
During the heyday of New Wave and post-punk, there were a few critical musical beacons. The author recalls one particular lifeline. Read More
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“Girl From The North Country”: Dylan Does Broadway
This Tony-nominated musical reimagines Bob Dylan's catalog in intriguing ways. Even he said he wants to see it again. Read More
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Hall & Oates’ Ubiquitous “I Can’t Go for That”
Hall and Oates have had decades of hits. But one of them in particular seems to have had a ripple effect across other hits and other genres. Read More
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The Chills: Portrait of the Artist As An Older Band
The Chills were hailed as one of the best alternative bands around. Sadly, grunge took some wind out of their sails. Get to know them. Read More
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Departure Lounge: Rock Stars In the 80s
For veteran rock artists who'd made their mark in the 70s, the transition to the MTV-ruled 80s presented some challenges. Read More
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