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Robert Christgau is “The Last Critic”
Among music critics, Robert Christgau looms large. A new documentary looks at his career and his takes on different artists.
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Chip Monck: Voice of a Generation
Chip Monck was a lighting expert and stage manager, but he was tapped to be an emcee at some of the culture's biggest moments.
Sneak of the Week: Honeybus, “Hear Me Only”
The sound of Honeybus has been compared to that of the Kinks, the Zombies, even the Beatles. They barely made a blip, but check them out.
How the 1970s New York Punk Scene Redefined Modern Songwriting Standards
NYC punk stripped rock to its bones — fast, raw, focused — and its blueprint still drives modern songwriting.
Appreciating Nick Lowe
Nick Lowe remains one of music’s most quietly essential figures — a master of melody, humor, and reinvention. Here's why we love him.
