Author: Allison Rapp

Allison Rapp’s first concert was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at age 14, and since then she has been a full-time rock n’ roller. She lives, writes, and works on documentary film in New York City. When she’s not at a concert or spinning vinyl, she tweets from @allisonrapp22

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by Allison Rapp April 2, 2021 Comments0

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The Coda Collection: Iconic Concerts Brought Back to Life

A new Amazon streaming service called The Coda Collection curates some of the best live performances and music docs from the past.

by Allison Rapp January 23, 2021 Comments1

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Bob Dylan In “1970” – It Could’ve Gone A Million Different Directions

Bob Dylan was at a turning point in 1970. So was George Harrison. A new Dylan reissue features both of them exploring new musical turf.

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by Allison Rapp December 9, 2020 Comments0

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“Song Exploder” Reveals the Innards of A Hit

The Netflix series “Song Exploder” delves into the “guts” of a song, from the mechanics to the inspiration that started it all.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Courtesy of Getty Images

by Allison Rapp October 16, 2020 Comments1

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Tom Petty’s “Wildflowers & All the Rest”

Tom Petty revealed his deepest issues on “Wildflowers.” But there were songs left out — until now. This new release is a complete picture.

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by Allison Rapp August 22, 2020 Comments0

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Mike Scott & The Waterboys Return with “Good Luck, Seeker”

Mike Scott has merged influences from Bob Dylan to spoken word in the music of The Waterboys. “Good Luck, Seeker” is the next step.