David Whited shares what he learned from Ian MacDonald’s seminal look at 1960s Beatles’ songs and their influence on American culture.

Surfin’ USSR (Ipecac). Review by Rose Petralia.

The speech - posted by James Mann on March 19, 2008 06:18

Goodbye Arthur C. Clarke, enjoy the heavens - posted by James Mann on March 19, 2008 06:01

White House has 3 days on emails - posted by James Mann on March 19, 2008 05:57

From Strapping Young Lad to Death to, um, Dethklock, metal drummer Gene Hoglan is one of metal’s scarce renaissance men. Gail Worley sat down with the great one to talk shop.

Mavericks (Collector’s Choice Music). Review by Jeff Montgomery.

Yow! Adrian Belew is having a garage sale! - posted by James Mann on March 18, 2008 06:02

First China Olympic event: The Tibetan beatdown - posted by James Mann on March 18, 2008 05:52

Was Bear Stearns rescue legal? - posted by James Mann on March 18, 2008 05:44

Christopher Long sees that the Wilson sisters still have it on this live 2007 recreation of Heart’s 1976 debut album.

Satellite Bay (Viva Hate Records). Review by S D Green.

Brittany Sturges finds redemption in a stark Philly church basement. The Audition proves itself a saving grace.

NOFX is one of the last true California punk bands to not only still make music, but also still sell out shows. Jen Cray was just another fan inside the House of Blues when the band plowed through Orlando recently.

In the Future (Jagjaguwar). Review by S D Green.

Awaiting Take Off (Self-Released). Review by Kyrby Raine.

Clinton: Cluster bombs are cool - posted by James Mann on March 14, 2008 05:56

Ouch - posted by James Mann on March 14, 2008 05:53

FEMA=Criminal - posted by James Mann on March 14, 2008 05:49

Who needs drugs with psychotherapy like this? Alexandra Wentworth messes with the minds of Hollywood’s celebrities in Starz Originals’ Head Case. Rose Petralia recommends a healthy dose.