Lost and Found

by Tom Noonan The goal of this column, to “uncover” some brilliant yet fleetingly acknowledged artistic moment that’s been forgotten or temporarily misplaced, is a common cultural trope, like making end of the year lists or crying during Parenthood.  It’s also, inherently, a Read More

by Lauren Rosier The strength of the debut album of any band is so very important regardless of genre. I always considered the Counting Crows’ debut album, August & Everything After, one of the very few records I could play from start to finish without skipping a song. That’s Read More

by Lauren Rosier You would think that with a musical legend like Sting, a record of his would receive higher recognition and praise; however, this particular release did not. The lack of recognition completely boggles my mind especially with the amazing storytelling and imagery Read More

by Jane Roser Back in the mid-90s I had a friend who worked in a record store that went out of business. He gave me a box of CDs they were about to throw out and let me go through them. I was intrigued by one in particular called Live From The Milky Way, an EP by indie-rocker Read More

by Dan Williams “You got it kid, you really got it.  I’ve never seen anyone who wants it so bad, so I’ll take the time out to teach you.” – Legendary drummer Gene Krupa to future Kiss drummer Peter Criss around 1966. It’s 1938 and Gene Krupa is behind the Read More

by Dan Williams Paul McCartney: “I’ve got to admit it’s getting better. A little better all the time” John Lennon: “It can’t get more worse” -“Getting Better” – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 1967 Paul McCartney:  “I’ve Loved Her Oh So Long.” Elvis Read More