The Songs We Loved…and the Harm We Ignored

A look at the hits we embraced, the harm they normalized, and what that says about us.

A Final Ride Before the Wrecking Ball

A small park’s final days reveal what communities lose when “progress” replaces joy with industry.

A Journey Worth Leaving Behind

While the band once inspired near-Beatlemania, the Journey I saw in 1983 is gone, and this final tour won’t bring it back.

Rock Outgrew Gene Simmons

The bassist from KISS complains about rap and reveals how deeply hip-hop has shaped modern rock music.

The Night Ghost Turned an Arena Into a Church

I came for the spectacle. I stayed for the joy, the belonging, and the faux‑Pope who brought an arena together.

The World Loses a Different Drummer: Remembering Rob Hirst

Midnight Oil’s drummer, songwriter, and backing vocalist Rob Hirst has died at 70 after a long battle with cancer.

Basslines and Bedlam: Remembering Limp Bizkit's Sam Rivers

How a performance at the ill-fated Woodstock 99 festival helped define a generation’s rage, rhythm, and release.

From Woodstock to Vancouver: A Family Story in Nine Inch Nails

Mud, music, and memories: Nine Inch Nails ties together three generations, from Woodstock ’94 to a moving night in Vancouver.

The Ozzman Goeth

From “Crazy Train” to his farewell, a fan reflects on Ozzy Osbourne’s wild ride, his lasting legacy, and a soulful connection with outsiders

Live Aid: The Day The Music Mattered

Looking back 40 years after attending Live Aid, a day when Sir Bob Geldof successfully harnessed the power of popular music to drive change.