Writing
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Don’t fear the reaper, but do fear drunk girls with hammers
What do an ice storm, a hammer and “Don’t Fear the Reaper” have in common? Well, we can laugh about it now…
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Spider-Man snares John Hughes in his web
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” is at its core a high school movie. And the soundtrack contains a nod to the King of High School Movies, John Hughes.
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TAYLOR HAWKINS: Dave Grohl’s doppleganger curates SECRET Foo Fighters music
What do you do when you’re the leader of the band but also the best drummer in the band but you’re really the guitar player?
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Rest in Power: Glen Campbell
We lost Glen today, but Glen won’t ever leave the grooves of L.A.
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Rest in Power: Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington
Many Linkin Park fans are still in shock over the sudden passing of Chester Bennington, but there were clues in the band’s music.
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Why ‘Pretty In Pink’ is ground zero for the college rock explosion
A few thoughts on the soundtrack that marked the beginning of college rock appreciation for millions of fledgling music lovers.
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A Month with The Beatles Channel
SiriusXM satellite radio debuted a Beatles channel in mid-May and our pal Phil Ingrassia soaked it all in. Here are his impressions after 30 days with The Fabs.
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Why you should always arrive in time to see the opening act
That ticket you paid for almost always includes more than one band, so why not get your money’s worth? And oh yeah, you might discover a new favorite, like Dryjacket.
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Live Reviews, Musings, Writing
Can you tweet me a song?
Dan Gursky on the ever-changing set lists of Robyn Hitchcock and how social media changes a live show. Did he play your request?
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A Music Geek’s Guide to ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
Mega-budget summer blockbusters based around mixtapes? Is Volume 3 of “Guardians of the Galaxy” ready yet? Yes please.