Leonard Bernstein was one of the few who defined a city; and while he was quintessentially New York, his reach ventured far beyond the Hudson.
Do Punk Rockers Have an Age Limit?
Can I still enjoy the Ramones? Does punk rock have an age limit and am I past it? Chris Dupuy learns that it’s never too late for punk rock to save us all.
Handmade but Hard Fought: The Music of Handmade Moments
The music of Handmade Moments may be hard to categorize, but it is definitely crafted from the soul.
The Meek Shall Inherit … What? Rush 2112
The next installment of Joel Gunz’s music column Blood, Sweat & Vinyl examines Rush album 2112 and explains the difference between analogue versus digital and why analogue is (always) better.
Dear Grandson: Entertainment
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding writes to his grandson about the Korean conflict and presidential politics, TV shows and entertainment, and what $1.50 could buy.
Yeezy Take a Bow: The Fallacy of Hating Kanye and Morrissey
The internet lost all of its mind over Kanye West’s love for Donald Trump. However, in the example of him and Morrissey, I don’t think we’re really that mad.
My Own Private Hawaii—Alfred Apaka: “My Isle of Golden Dreams”
The first installment of Joel Gunz’s music column Blood, Sweat & Vinyl examines the greatest hits album, My Isle of Golden Dreams, by Alfred Apaka.
“Collaboration for Me Is No Fun If You’re in Control”—Catching Up With Ben Lee
Jesse Valencia interviews prolific musician Ben Lee about his latest projects, tours, and his partnership with actor (and now singer/songwriter) Josh Radnor.
Blood, Sweat & Vinyl: Introduction: Dropping the Needle
Blood, Sweat & Vinyl is a music column by Joel Gunz sharing records that are the soundtrack to his life, examining each album critically, and providing their historical context—exploring why they mattered when they were created, and why they continue to matter now.
Musicians Shortchanged by Streaming Sites
Despite the popularity of streaming apps, the reality is that those who created the music see very little of the money.