One of the joys in music is how brutally it can strip away all ego. I've seen grown men cry at Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On." I've seen a band of young Japanese girls play the hardest metal you'll ever hear. When it comes to music, the feeling you get when that song … Continue reading Phoebe Bridgers Invites the Apocalypse in Her Epic “I Know The End” Video
Drive By Truckers Cruise Through Kansas City
When taking photos of a rock show, it's easy to be distracted by the band. These are the guys that are on stage, shrouded in fog and lights, slinging the expensive equipment, creating the sound. But there's a moment, when you turn around, and take a look at the real rockstars: the fans. The folks … Continue reading Drive By Truckers Cruise Through Kansas City
Top 50 Songs of 2017
List season, baby! This is what I've all been waiting for all year. I've listened to so much music this year, it's actually kind of fucked up. But I did it all for this. This list. This brief summary of the 50 best songs of 2017. Let's burn this mother down and start fresh in … Continue reading Top 50 Songs of 2017
The 25 Best Albums of 2017
So, 2016 was a burning shit and hair-filled diaper on a runaway trainwreck exploding on an Indian burial ground. So let’s look back at what didn’t suck, the music. Here’s the 50 best albums of the year. Let’s hope 2017 will have way less dead rockstars and Nazis. That was my introduction paragraph to last … Continue reading The 25 Best Albums of 2017
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