Jonwayne | Yuletide Bangerz
There are two kinds of Christmas music people: Traditionalists and progressives. You know which group you're in. But no matter which it is, you might want to take Jonwayne's...
Three Times a Boss | Reviewing Springsteen’s New Trio Of Live Albums
It's a good month to be a Bruce Springsteen fan. With his typical too-much-is-not-enough approach to performance, The Boss is dropping not one, not two, but three different live...
Quick Hits | Today’s Music News Highlights
The latest headlines: Nicks enjoys seconds, Swift faces trouble, Yeezy tweets Zimmy, a metalhead goes mental and more.
1 The Cure, Def Leppard, Janet Jackson, Stevie Nicks, Radiohead, Roxy Music...
Eiko Ishibashi | The Dream My Bones Dream
The title of Eiko Ishibashi’s The Dream My Bones Dream sounds like it belongs to a movie. Or perhaps an autobiography. That might not be coincidence. You'll find elements...
Quick Hits | Five News Stories From Around the Interwebs
Today's headlines: Keef dries out, Snoop goes west, Iggy sees the doc and more.
1 Keith Richards has reportedly quit drinking. “It’s been about a year now,” the Rolling Stones...
Sha La Das | Love In The Wind
You know what they say about the family that plays together. But what about the family that sings doo-wop together? It seems they not only stay together; they also...
Blackberries | Disturbia
Too many psychedelic bands spend too much time noodling — as if their chosen genre gives them an excuse to be undisciplined. Not these Germans. At least, not on...
Indie Roundup | Six Songs to Put On Your Playlist Today
Burnt Tapes send their regrets, Yves Jarvis introduces himself, Cass McCombs sings Juan's praises, Flight of the Conchords finally land and more in today's Roundup. Put on your business...
John Mellencamp | Other People’s Stuff
John Mellencamp does things his own way. Including cover tunes. And cover-tune compilations. The tellingly titled Other People's Stuff collects 10 covers from the past 25 years and a...
Van Morrison | The Prophet Speaks
With Van Morrison, you take what you get. And you can like it or lump it; he doesn't give a good goddamn either way. That disregard (if not outright...
Dennis Quaid & The Sharks | Out Of The Box
For my money, there are two sides to the dad-rock coin. First, there's the music your father listens to and loves. That might include everything from The White Album...
Next Week in Music | Dec. 10-16
Here are the major album releases, TV appearances, anniversaries and other events coming up in the next seven days. Mark your calendars and pre-order your favourites — but don’t...
DIY Discovery | McGuff & The Dumpster Fires
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...
Indie Roundup | Crack Open Your Friday Afternoon Six-Pack
Pig wham it up, Children of Bodom cut the grass, Carnifex blaspheme, Grace Lachance sounds it out and more in today's Roundup. Is there still cake in the break...
15 Thoughts On This Year’s Grammy Nominations
These days, when the Grammy nominations are announced, I sigh with relief and think: Thank Ozzy I don't have to write about THAT anymore.
Don't get me wrong: I didn't...
