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Mystify: a film about Michael Hutchence
careers, film, music

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

15 Christmas Songs I Can Tolerate
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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
music

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
careers, music

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
careers, music, obits

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
music

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
music

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
music

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
film, music

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
film, music

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

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