Hey Cold War Kids! Don’t Even Think About “Hanging Me Up To Dry”
Cold War Kids, you darn corndogs, you. All love. And reader, if you too are part of the Certified “Hang Me Up To Dry” Hate Club, email me. Let’s get lunch.
Opinion
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“Blackout” Turns 17: A Retrospective
It is manic and dizzying; it is brilliant.
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The Death of the Guitar Band: Popular Music in the Streaming Era
As the music industry assimilates into the age of streaming, the future of guitar bands faces dire uncertainty; bands that thrive in live settings must now adapt in order to adhere to the rigid standards of the music industry.
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“Concert Etiquette” and the Dilemma of Simply Existing
After all, it’s a concert, not tea time at Buckingham Palace.
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Society Has Progressed Past The Need For Katy Perry: A Review/Rant
To grow back the long black hair, put on a stupid, neon outfit and just make fun music. Maybe that was a mistake.
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Indie Sleaze, Cool Culture, & Me: Converse’s ‘Three Artists, One Song’ Campaign
Truthfully, I never felt cooler rocking my Converse after learning about ‘Three Artists, One Song.’ Call it brand loyalty or what have you, but knowing the people who made my shoes could get down with what I’m into–that was everything.
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To Release, Or Not To Release? That Is The Question
The tracks quickly become a secret that only fans indoctrinated into the world of the musician are familiar with and unintentionally become the foundation to the community of fans the artist has. But if these songs are so popular and beloved, why do artists hesitate to give the fans what they want?
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The Existential Horror of Spotify Wrapped
Spotify Wrapped season is upon us.
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You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Loved Country Music
I’m a country music fan. Are you?
