Is there an artistic message of merit today’s modern art, or is most of it simply a bunch of pretentious bullshit? Eric J. Iannelli has the hard answers.

Carl F. Gauze brings you the true story of one man’s subversive fight for truth, justice, and a hand-written apology from a telemarketer.

Features Editor James Mann has a truly “guilty pleasure”… ,

Dee Dee Ramone passed away June 5 at the age of 49. Julio Diaz offers a Ramones-style tribute.

Daniel Mitchell reveals his love for his guiltiest pleasure: Xena: Warrior Princess.

James Mann wakes up in the middle of the night to watch the USA smack Mexico around in the World Cup.

The Who’s legendary bassist, John Entwistle passed away Thursday at the age of 57. James Mann offers a tribute, and several Ink 19 staffers add their thoughts. - ,Editor’s Note: UPDATED with thoughts from additional staffers and bass legend Mike Watt.

Out of a job since your dot.com, telecom, or optics company went bust? Anonymous Aerospace Corporation wants YOU! Chief Recruitment Officer Carl F. Gauze has the details.

The Rolling Stones are asking for $350 a seat for their upcoming world tour. Features Editor James Mann has a few high-tech requirements before he’ll shell out the dough.

Terry Eagan has some rather macabre ideas on how technology could break down the American facade.

In a top secret press conference, Napster founder Shawn Fanning at last revealed the beleaguered file-swapping service’s business model. Ink 19’s Carl F. Gauze was there.

In the spirit of April Fool’s Day, Features Editor James Mann would like to tickle your funny bone with such obvious spoofs as those shown below. It’s all a joke, right?

In a shocking endorsement deal, Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst reveals that he’s not only the Hair Club For Men’s new spokesman, he’s also a member. Daniel L. Mitchell gets to the root of the matter.

Ink 19 is proud to host a roundtable discussion on the significance of Andrew W.K. Is he pop’s first “demi-ironist,” or does he just plain “suck”? Christopher R. Weingarten, M. David Hornbuckle, and Ned Davis explore the possibilities in a spirited debate.

After 11 years, beloved indie legends Unwound have called it quits. Daniel Mitchell offers a heartfelt tribute and a look back at the influential band’s career.

The music world is rocked by news that Britney Spears’ next album will be a track-for-track remake of The Clash’s seminal London Calling. Julio Diaz gets the full story.

Bill Campbell attempts to get to the root of his lifelong obsession with Prince by exploring what being a “freak” can really mean.

Daniel L. Mitchell explores Robert Smith’s “Axis of Evil” – and its life-changing effects – with an in-depth look at three seminal albums from The Cure.

Thinking of taking a shot at the big time? Ready to sell your soul? Well, first read the account of The Rosenbergs’ David Fagin.

Terry Eagan expains why we need metal more than ever in these dark and trying days – and not that namby pamby “nu-metal” crap, either!