Andy Partridge Looks Back at XTC
Composed of a series of interviews, Andy Partridge’s “Complicated Game: Inside the Songs of XTC” reveals the story behind 30 of the band’s best songs.
Bad for Good: The Ballad of Jim Steinman
You may not know his name, but chances are you can sing his songs. Jim Steinman’s dramatic lyrics have been sung by Meat Loaf, Barbra Streisand and more.
In Search of Perfect Pop: The Greatest Song The Cars Never Made
We’re suckers for the hooky pop-rock The Cars perfected back in the day. Their recipe is alive and kickin’, as one of their descendants proved so well.
A Glimpse Into the Future of Music
It may be hard to predict what comes next in music, but a new issue of The New York Times Magazine lists 25 songs that may hold the clues.
Caravan of Morrison
With the passage of time, Van Morrison’s music now appeals more to this writer’s contemplative side.