Damning Digital? How the Switch to Computer Software Altered Music and Metaphysics
When the first digital recording process surfaced in 1979, musicians and industry…
Historical Perspective
Where Will the New Era of Zines Take Us?
Throughout my childhood, I’ve always had some sense of the second-wave punk…
‘70s Music is Staying Alive
The resurgence in ‘70s music among my generation was brought to my attention…
The Kids from Yesterday: Queer Community through MCR
In one, admittedly cheesy, line, Gerard Way sang of my entire perspective towards music…
The Gods of Emo Have Returned: An Ode to MCR
My Chemical Romance ended their six-year break on Halloween…
The High Bar for Women in Rap Part 2: Going Above and Beyond
Not only are women rising in the hip-hop charts today, but they’re breaking…
A Brief History of No Wave
New York has always been an innovative city. Millions of people stacked on top…
The High Bar for Women in Rap Part 1: A Historical Perspective
Patriarchy is embedded in all aspects of American structure and business…
Posthumous Releases in a Postmodern Era: Rubberband Flung into the Future
Does releasing an edited posthumous musical work diminish its essence?…