Sonic Boom

Fort Smith resident Erin Barlow was one of many people who felt a growing numbness when first told of Jackson's death. Read More

I've kind of left myself no time to write a real intro here, so I'll make this quick and to the point—these are my favorite albums of the year. Read More

It's face-crunchingly cringeworthy how far some folk go to appear rock'n'roll. Read More

It was another banner year for concerts in Edmonton -- with 44 shows at Rexall Place, the birth of a new music festival, Sonic Boom, and what felt like thousands of gigs at smaller venues. Read More

Last Wednesday night, as I leaned against the empty DJ booth of Chapel Hill's packed Local 506, an old friend quizzed me about upcoming concerts. Read More

To some, Ron Wood is still the spankin' new Stone -- and he officially joined ranks with Mick, Keith and boys in 1976. Read More

Middagh Goodwin celebrates his 43rd birthday today. Read More

Last week, I got my 2009 Village Voice Pazz & Jop Poll ballot, which means it is officially, finally, not too early for me craft my list of the 10 best albums of 2009. Read More

I f you're looking for a good night out in the run-up to Christmas your choices are fairly limited if you don't like pantomime. Read More

When KISS captured the fancy of kids during the 1970s, there was a mysterious, even ominous aspect associated with the band. Read More