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Salon.com July 9, 2002 Greg Milner |
The undeniable truth about Burma Mission of Burma recorded 21 songs, helped invent post-punk, and left a legacy that resonated from R.E.M. to Moby. More than 20 years later, no one will let the band die. |
Salon.com September 24, 2001 Bill Wyman |
Kurt Cobain and a dream about pop In an age of corporate consolidation, Kurt Cobain turned an industry upside down. And in an age of media prying, he died right in front of our eyes. A new biography, "Heavier Than Heaven," by Charles R. Cross, is a detailed, comprehensive and dispassionate look at Cobain's life... |
AskMen.com Kyle Grace |
Top 10: Comeback Albums All of these top 10 comeback albums helped to not only pull careers out of the toilet, but also remind fans of what the fuss was all about in the first place. |
Salon.com January 11, 2000 Elizabeth Bukowski |
Lucinda Williams With her gorgeously "flawed" voice, the genre-bending singer has exquisitely mapped out the South -- as well as her own heart... |
AskMen.com Craig Mazin |
Top 10: Americana Albums It's not altogether easy to pinpoint exactly what makes an album steeped in "Americana," but there are some definite ground rules that apply. |
Salon.com January 3, 2003 John Schacht |
He fought the law (and the law won) It was great to have Joe Strummer back, even if he sold "London Calling" to Jaguar. Now he's gone, reminding us that rock doesn't matter anymore. |
AskMen.com August 20, 2003 Steve Richer |
How To: Start A Rock Band Even if you're a working professional who only has free time on the weekends, there are ways to put a successful band together and pursue a serious music career that will take you places. |
Salon.com October 10, 2000 Larry Getlen |
Kryptonite investor Chris Henderson's band, 3 Doors Down, has a No. 1 single -- and a 401K plan. |
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John Waite... doin' it the hard way Why is he famous? Between his unforgettable ballads, "Missing You" and "When I See You Smile," and his new album, "The Hard Way," he has been making music since 1975, and is still going strong. |
Salon.com November 28, 2001 Jennifer Maerz |
What's wrong with the Strokes? They're tough and cool, have catchy songs and a great look. Why do people hate them? |
Salon.com October 25, 2000 Andy Battaglia, Michelle Goldberg, Andrew Goodwin & Joe Heim |
Radiohead's "Kid A" Is this really an "important" record? Four critics duke it out. |
Wired November 2005 Jeff Howe |
The Hit Factory How MySpace has become the MTV for the Net generation. |
AskMen.com May 14, 2003 Matthew Simpson |
Top 10: Best-Selling Albums Of All Time A look at the top 10 best-selling albums of all time in the United States, as of 2003. |
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Collective Soul - Why are they famous? Collective Soul proved in 1994 that there was a future for catchy rock tunes with hip-hop laced beats. |
Fast Company September 2008 Kate Rockwood |
New Music Releases Fall 2008 Think of MTV's Video Music Awards as the kickoff for the jam-packed fall-release season. Can any of these noteworthy albums help the music biz buck its recent blues? |
AskMen.com Greg Yates |
How To: Become A Recording Artist - Part I Steps to help you land your own record deal and become a recording artist. |
Salon.com December 21, 2000 Joe Heim |
Music 2000 Call it the year of the dogs: Woof-woof. Still, there were 25 records worth listening to again and again... |
Wired September 2006 Eric Steuer |
The Infinite Album Release a traditional 13-track cd? No thanks, says Beck. Instead, he serves up a collection of songs, remixes, and videos that fans can piece together any way they want. |
Salon.com May 15, 2001 Brian Byrne |
My butt rock epiphany Everyone should have a chance to live inside an album by their once-favorite band. I did, at a Tesla concert in Oklahoma City... |
Wired September 14, 2007 Chris Kohler |
Full-On Rock Band Makes Jamming Follow-Up to Guitar Hero Rock Band, the new video game by Harmonix, allows you to play in your own band without the instruments. |
Salon.com April 26, 2001 Jeff Stark |
"The Filth and the Fury" The Sex Pistols couldn't find enough treasure in their vaults. Plus: A second documentary that doesn't reduce punk to a slogan... |
Salon.com June 7, 2001 Damien Cave |
Axl Rose: American hellhound He was a savior, dedicated to pure, authentic anger. In the '80s he burned holes in a culturally complacent country... |
TIME Asia January 31, 2011 Samantha Kuok Leese |
Eastern Promise The emergence of a pan-Asian market and the ability of the Internet to make YouTube or Myspace sensations of previously unknown performers has led to an explosion of creativity among young Asian musicians. Here are five names to listen out for in 2011. |
Salon.com August 30, 2001 Charles R. Cross |
Never mind the hair bands, here's a Flock of Seagulls! The author of a new biography of Kurt Cobain looks back at the best and worst of musical decades, the 1980s... |
Fast Company Evie Nagy |
How Converse Supports Musicians Without The Brand-Sponsor Ick Factor Fast Company talked to Converse CMO Geoff Cotrill about the ideas behind Rubber Tracks, and why it benefits the brand to work with unknown artists. |
AskMen.com Steve Richer |
How To: Land A Record Deal But the key to making this happen is landing a record contract. So now that you've learned to sing and formed a band, it's time for you to get the exposure you deserve. |
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Jared Leto...30 Seconds to Infamy Otherwise known for his roles in such films as Fight Club, Girl, Interrupted, and Requiem for a Dream, this actor has been pursuing another long-time passion: music. |
The Motley Fool December 10, 2008 Anders Bylund |
Music Industry 2.0 How to invest in what looks like a deeply troubled music sector. Hint: Think outside the CD case. |
Fast Company April 2015 Rob Brunner |
Bjork On Keeping "Vulnicura" Off Spotify: "It's About Respect, You Know?" A few months ago I emailed my manager and said, "Guess what? This streaming thing just does not feel right. I don't know why, but it just seems insane." |
Salon.com October 11, 2001 Andrew Vontz |
Nu-metal sprouts a social conscience Disturbed preach a message of tolerance as their fans chant U-S-A, U-S-A... |
Salon.com May 6, 2002 Miriam Pace |
"Will the Circle Be Unbroken" Thirty years before "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" the scruffy hippies of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band persuaded skeptical country legends to join them in the studio -- and created bluegrass' greatest moment... |
Salon.com October 17, 2001 Will Hermes |
The Grateful Dead, alive again In a box set that captures the earliest (and best) of this problematic band, one can find a dark side that meshes perfectly with the times... |
AskMen.com November 6, 2003 |
Blink 182 We sat down with bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus to chat about the band, and their latest, eponymous, release. |
AskMen.com Robert Scalia |
Top 10: Rock Duos Singer/guitarist duos have become legendary in the world of rock, the driving force behind some of the most popular bands of the last four decades. Here is a look at the top 10 rock duos of all time. |
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Billy Idol... Working the Devil's Playground With hits like "White Wedding" and "Dancing With Myself," Billy Idol has clearly left his mark on the music scene. Now, after a 12-year hiatus, he's cleaned up his act and he's and ready to rock. |
BusinessWeek March 15, 2004 Brian Grow |
Hispanic Nation Hispanics are an immigrant group like no other. Their huge numbers are challenging old assumptions about assimilation. Is America ready? |
Salon.com June 19, 2000 Steve Kurutz |
The wild one returns Former pro golfer Chip Taylor wrote "Wild Thing." On his first record in 15 years, Angelina Jolie's coolest uncle is in the midst of a genuine creative rebirth. |
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Papa Roach: Getting Away With Murder An interview with Jacoby Shaddix, from rock and roll group "Papa Roach," to discuss the new album and the importance of voting. |
Popular Mechanics September 16, 2008 Seth Porges |
Rock Band 2 May Be the Best Party Game Ever: Hands-on Review Rock Band 2 does not repeat Rock Band's quantum leap in game-play design and technical innovation, but it does expand on and improve the original game enough to supplant it as the most fun party game of the year. |
PC Magazine November 14, 2007 Dan Costa |
The Music Wants to Be Free More musicians are using the Net to cut the record labels out of the loop. It isn't just unknown bands any-more, but the megastars the labels depend on. And there isn't a damn thing the industry can do about it. |
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Interview: Hard-Fi Formed in 2002, Hard-Fi scored the No. 1 spot on UK charts with their debut album. The band has recently set out on an extensive North American tour to celebrate its stateside launch. |
AskMen.com October 7, 2003 |
Interview with Seal With his latest album, Seal IV, there's no doubt that Seal is back and better than ever. |
AskMen.com Ryan Pierce |
Top 10: Music Rivalries Behind the hits of the '70s, '80s and '90s are stories of ambition, betrayal and conquest. Settle in as we chronicle the winners and losers in the roll call of rock 'n' roll rivalry. Ring the bell! |
Salon.com March 21, 2001 Jennifer Maerz |
Yeee-Haaaa! The South by Southwest music conference promises live music, booze, parties and barbecue. And then more music. Our reporter wends her way with both ears blown. |
AskMen.com Craig Mazin |
Top 10: Rockumentaries The rockumentaries on this list are remarkably diverse in their aims and styles, but all share the common trait of providing a unique and illuminating glimpse into the careers of the artists they portray. |
The Motley Fool March 15, 2010 Anders Bylund |
Can Viacom Do What Activision Couldn't? Musicians have a new venue to get their music out to existing fans -- and bring in new ones. |
AskMen.com Dave Golokhov |
Top 10: Tone-Deaf Athletes Just because an athlete can groan out fight songs, hum along with national anthems and belt out "We Will Rock You" doesn't mean that they understand the rhyme and rhythm of making quality music. |
The Motley Fool January 22, 2008 Anders Bylund |
"Rock Band" Leads Us Into a Brave New World Only available for a scant eight weeks, and then only in North America -- video game Rock Band has already racked up 2.5 million paid downloads of additional songs/game levels. |
Salon.com February 19, 2002 Dave Wilson |
"Who's Next" Fueled by a nervous breakdown and primitive synthesizer technology, the Who created a 1971 album so great even classic-rock radio couldn't kill it... |
Salon.com February 28, 2002 Eric Boehlert |
Stuck in a moment U2 jilts Alicia Keys, winning four Grammys during a program that neither God nor Jimmy Iovine should have let go on so long... |