Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | What You Talkin’ ’Bout, Willis?
I grew up a fan of Elton John, and while most people just love to blather on about what a brilliant lyricist Bernie Taupin is, I've always found his...
Thunder Pie | My Place in the Pipes
Before my mom and dad divorced, I stumbled into this place in the basement where I could hide and watch. I guess I was 7. Maybe 8. It was...
Back Stories | My 2012 Interview With John Prine
I was lucky enough to speak to John Prine back in 2012, shortly after he turned 65. He was every bit as charming, dry-witted and openhearted as you'd expect...
Back Stories | My 2011 Interview With Lindsey Buckingham
Back in 2011, I was fortunate enough to talk to then-Fleetwood Mac singer-guitarist Lindsey Buckingham when he was promoting his solo album Seeds We Sow. Since he just released...
DIY Discovery | Destroy Boys
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there's nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to the latest instalment...
Rewinding February | My Top 10 Albums Of The Month
From where I sit, February was not the greatest month for new music. In fact, next to January — which gave us memorable titles from Andy Shauf, Black Lips,...
Juliana Hatfield | The Tinnitist Interview
For Juliana Hatfield, the past is a nice place to visit — but she wouldn't want to live there.
"I really don't think about the past too much," insists the...
DIY Discovery | The 1984 Draft
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there's nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to DIY Discovery, where...
19 Predictions for Music in 2019
Those who don't remember the past are supposedly doomed to repeat it. That may be true most of the time. But not when it comes to music. Then it...
Rewinding June | The Best Roots
From Scandinavian rockabilly to country legends, it was a strong month for roots music. Here are June's top titles in alphabetical order — just click on the cover picture...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
One of the things I try to do with my own Area Resident album covers is maintain consistency. All my artwork is by Andrew King of Ottawa, Ont., and...
Rewinding 2019 | The Blues Masters
Years ago, I asked Johnny Winter what he would say to a person who thought all blues music sounded the same. "Listen to better blues," was his response. Well,...
Back Stories | Covering Buddy Holly Day in Los Angeles, 2011
Several years ago, on what would have been Buddy Holly’s 75th birthday, I was lucky enough to go to Los Angeles to cover several events celebrating his life and...
Back Stories | My 2012 Interview With Kris Kristofferson
With Ken Burns’ latest superb music documentary series Country airing this month, I figured it made sense to pull out some interviews I've done with country legends over the...
Waiting For Eugene: My Visit To The Punk Rock Museum
Eugene Hütz is more than half an hour late. Which is exactly how it should be.
It's a hot Friday afternoon in Las Vegas, and I've just arrived in the...
