Goth is one of the biggest musical subcultures we have, extending to all corners of the world. But what, exactly, IS Goth and where did it come from? There’s a new book that
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The history of the electric guitar is fascinating. And if you want to get deep into the weeds, here’s an Open Culture post on the history of the electric guitar solo. I’ll start
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[Alex Lupol was dispatched to take photos. – AC] Nearly ten years on from their final performance, New York’s The Walkmen returns, but don’t call it a reunion! After a long “indefinite hiatus”
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It’s an established fact that music comes in many different types of cycles. A sound and style will be big for a while, reach a peak with the public, and then slowly fade
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It must have been so easy to write about rock back in the 1950s. Well, comparatively easy to today, I mean. Everything was so new that that’s all you had to pay attention
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We never know we’re living through history as it happens. For example, if we’re trying to assess what happened in a particular decade, we can’t really do it justice if we attempt to
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[This is the final episode of the summer encore season. Brand new shows start next week. – AC] I do not dance. I’m far too self-aware of my awkwardness. I know we’re all
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Before we begin, I am very aware that there are many people who have never, ever set foot in a record store. They came of age musically after the internet changed everything about
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One of the things that makes rock great is the energy and power that comes with the music. And depending on where you go, that energy can vary from place to place. If
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[Words and photos by Alex Lupul. -AC] Celebrating 20 years of music together, Glasgow, Scotland’s Franz Ferdinand brought their aptly titled “Hits to the Head” tour to Toronto on August 17. The setlist–and
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Relax. It’s supposed to be funny. (Via Boing Boing)
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