Music

The Relentless Activism of Tom Morello The Relentless Activism of Tom Morello

The Rage Against the Machine guitarist recounts his raucous RNC protest and explains his inspiration for melding politics and popular music.

Sep 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Z.P. Heller

Nixon Dirty Trickster on McCain Team Nixon Dirty Trickster on McCain Team

The man instrumental in a White House move to deport John Lennon in 1972 now heads McCain's transition team.

Sep 15, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener

Amy Winehouse and the (Black) Art of Appropriation Amy Winehouse and the (Black) Art of Appropriation

Just about the only thing Amy Winehouse hasn't repackaged from the black music archives is the one thing she could use: a lesson in Motown etiquette.

Sep 10, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Daphne A. Brooks

Britten’s ‘Peter Grimes’ a Masterpiece of Opera Noir Britten’s ‘Peter Grimes’ a Masterpiece of Opera Noir

A recent production of Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes is a grim masterpiece of opera noir.

Aug 27, 2008 / Books & the Arts / David Schiff

Music’s Measures Music’s Measures

A jazz writer pays tribute to his longtime collaborator on The Penguin Guide to Jazz.

Aug 12, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Brian Morton

Elvis Costello’s Momofuku: A Portrait of Love and Lust Elvis Costello’s Momofuku: A Portrait of Love and Lust

Elvis Costello's new album is a worthy addition to his seemingly endless catalog of beauty and bile.

Jul 30, 2008 / Books & the Arts / David Yaffe

Back Talk: Billy Bragg Back Talk: Billy Bragg

British punk rocker and activist Billy Bragg talks about his new album and the politics and economics of free online music.

May 29, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood

A Wink and a Leer A Wink and a Leer

Nick Cave's self-lacerating sense of humor helps him avoid being just another pretentious old rocker.

May 15, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Jess Harvell

Her Good Thing Her Good Thing

The versatile vocalist Mable John, now a novelist and minister, has come a long way since the 1960s soul era that made her (almost) famous.

Apr 17, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Nathaniel Friedman

An Ayler in My House An Ayler in My House

A glossy and ragged musical declaration of love.

Feb 12, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Nick Stillman

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