The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 942: The story of the electric guitar, part 3
In assessing the popular music of the last half of the 20th century, rock music was undeniably king. It was
Read moreIn assessing the popular music of the last half of the 20th century, rock music was undeniably king. It was
Read moreThe nominations for the 2022 Academy Awards were announced this morning (February 8, full list here) and both Radiohead’s Jonny
Read moreWow. What a way to go. Now we review music news for January 29, 2021. Can opera lessons help long
Read moreWhat, exactly, is a guitar hero? Yes, yes, it’s a video game that vaguely simulates playing a real guitar. What
Read moreThere are two Friday the 13ths this year. Here’s the second of them. Paraskevidekatriaphobics can rest easy for the rest
Read moreThis year, February 19 is a stat holiday where I live, so please excuse the later-than-usual posting. We’ll be back
Read moreIn hindsight, we should have expected Radiohead to slip some kind of Easter egg into the reissue of OK Computer
Read moreJonny Greenwood is always looking for new challenges. His latest project is with the London Contemporary Orchestra on a live
Read moreOn this day in 1974, pitcher Tommy John underwent the first ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery. It is forever more
Read moreMount Vesuvius blew its top on this day in 79. Poor Pompei. Now, an awkward segue into music news. Bon
Read moreHappy birthday, Eugenie Bouchard! You’re 20! The tao and wisdom of Kurt Cobain. Apparently we’re going to get some unreleased
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