Mystify: a film about Michael Hutchence
It was the summer of 1988 and my high school graduation party was about to begin. Chairs and tables were … Continue reading Mystify: a film about Michael Hutchence
Category: music
15 Christmas Songs I Can Tolerate
As a rule, I do not like Christmas songs. In fact, I hate them. I hate the way I can’t … Continue reading 15 Christmas Songs I Can Tolerate
Dust Radio: A Chris Whitley Documentary Quietly Debuts Online
At the end of September, I wrote a piece on the late, great Chris Whitley that included my consternation over … Continue reading Dust Radio: A Chris Whitley Documentary Quietly Debuts Online
Chris Whitley: Lonelier Than God
In his tragically short life, Chris Whitley was a prolific singer and songwriter. Before succumbing to lung cancer in 2005 … Continue reading Chris Whitley: Lonelier Than God
Ric Ocasek: The Dangerous Type
There were probably only two true titans to come out of the New Wave scene that started in the late … Continue reading Ric Ocasek: The Dangerous Type
Prince: When Doves Cry
I don’t think Purple Rain is the best Prince album – in my mind that spot is reserved for Sign … Continue reading Prince: When Doves Cry
Carly Simon: Jesse
Have you ever rediscovered a pop song you’d long forgotten about? A song you know you’ve heard, but so much … Continue reading Carly Simon: Jesse
George Michael: Waiting For That Day
I was always a big George Michael fan. I kinda hid it when he was in Wham! (I had my … Continue reading George Michael: Waiting For That Day
Reframe: Hedwig and the Angry Inch
As a rule, I do not like conventional musicals. If a character sings their every move on stage, it’s probably … Continue reading Reframe: Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Reframe: Purple Rain
I never meant to cause you any sorrow… Purple Rain arrived in theatres on July 27, 1984. Prince was a … Continue reading Reframe: Purple Rain
