Published inThe RiffOlympic Studios and the Trashing of Rock HistoryAnd how a small vinyl shop is putting things rightFeb 281Feb 281
Published inThe RiffRoberta Flack: An AppreciationHer 1973 “Killing Me Softly” album remains a masterpieceFeb 24Feb 24
Published inThe RiffFilm Review: “Becoming Led Zeppelin”A flawed but entertaining dive into musical brillianceFeb 201Feb 201
Published inThe RiffMarianne Faithfull: A ReminiscenceThe singer’s death on January 30 jogged a few memories.Feb 12Feb 12
Published inThe RiffBoo! Time for Some Halloween tunesFive appropriate songs for the pagan death festival of SamhainOct 27, 2024Oct 27, 2024
Published inThe RiffJoni was right: “You Don’t Know What You’ve Got ’Til It’s Gone”“Big Yellow Taxi” was more than prescient — things have got way, way worse.Jun 24, 2024Jun 24, 2024
Published inThe RiffThe Story of “The City of New Orleans”A music nerd pulls out of KankakeeJun 16, 20242Jun 16, 20242
Published inThe RiffDid You Miss Record Store Day? Maybe You Should be GladIt was a chance to celebrate vinyl. Now it’s just about money.Apr 30, 2024Apr 30, 2024
Published inExploring HistoryNapoleon FellaparteRidley Scott’s disappointing historical epicApr 5, 2024Apr 5, 2024