Author: Colm Clark

Colm Clark is a freelance writer, musician and composer (a.k.a. Crush Limbo) whose music has appeared in TV and film and whose songs have been sung on New York theater stages. Despite all this (if posts to social media are any indication), his proudest recent accomplishment was getting a backyard fire started with wet logs. Twitter: @malstranger

by Colm Clark May 16, 2023 Comments10

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Top 10 Protest Songs from the 1960s

“A Change Is Gonna Come,” “Respect,” and “Give Peace a Chance” weren’t just popular songs. They had a purpose, too.

by Colm Clark December 24, 2022 Comments1

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Merry Christmas From The Beatles

The Beatles fan club members were gifted silly seasonal singles around Christmas-time. Santa would be proud.

by Colm Clark October 4, 2022 Comments19

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Genesis Tour Manager Recalls His Role in One of Rock’s Most Embarrassing Moments

Peter Gabriel dangling mid-air. Gunpowder pods misfiring. And that’s just the start!

by Colm Clark June 29, 2020 Comments1

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“The Battered Bastards of Baseball”: When Underdogs Ruled

We’re all craving baseball right now. In the meantime, the Netflix doc “Battered Bastards of Baseball,” recalls some of the reasons we love the game.

by Colm Clark May 29, 2020 Comments2

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Juniper: Dad, Daughter and Indie Pop Luminaries

Teenager Juniper Shelley is making fun music with famous friends including Marshall Crenshaw, and members of Yo La Tengo, the Smithereens and The Muffs.