Nov
13
30 Couch-Jumping Jams From 2005!
Thirty terrific songs from albums turning 20. Odds are good you've forgotten a few. Or actively avoided them.
6 min read
Music Reviews
Nov
12
My Favorite Albums Of 2005
Have I really internally debated the quality of LCD Soundsystem's "Movement" for twenty years?
13 min read
Nov
07
Sound & Fiction: BFTW 11/7/25
I interrupted the new music and new horror to watch a classic, if still under-appreciated, family drama. Please clap.
4 min read
Oct
28
FINAL ROUND & RESULTS!: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?
Wrapping up our look at the worst of alternative radio play's biggest acts by honoring recent U2 and Foos. Plus, the results! And a "4CD" celebration!
14 min read
Oct
14
Round 4: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?
Finally leaving the '90s entirely, in our search for the worst omnipresent Alternative Airplay act.
16 min read
Oct
09
Round 3, Pt. 2: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?
Concluding Round 3 of this journey through the hits of Alternative Airplay all-stars, saying goodbye to those who only made the chart 21 times.
16 min read
Oct
04
Round 3, Pt. 1: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?
Alternative airplay chart hits 15-21...by acts from U2 and REM to 311 and NIN, as we try to decide who stunk up the airwaves most.
16 min read
Oct
01
Round 2, Pt. 2: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?
Another look at seven singles each from twelve alt-radio acts in the '00s and after. Which I didn't hate as much as I thought I would.
15 min read
Sep
24
Round 2, Pt. 1: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?
Moving forward in our search for the worst alt-radio icon, looking at seven more charting singles each from twelve inescapable acts.
16 min read
Sep
18
Round 1, Pt. 2: Who's The Worst ALTERNATIVE RADIO GOD?
The back-end of our look at the early airplay oeuvre of 24 inescapable alt-radio acts. Eventually, we will know the lamest of them all...
16 min read