Scattered thoughts on John Mellencamp at Pine Knob, 9-15-24
I did not expect to enjoy his set as much as I did.
Caryn Rose
I’m Caryn Rose and I write about rock and roll & pop culture in places like Pitchfork, NPR Music, Variety, Vulture, Backstreets Magazine, and more. My most recent book is WHY PATTI SMITH MATTERS.
Film Reviews
On the Little Steven Documentary, "Disciple"
The question I kept asking myself when thinking about the documentary was, "Why does it matter?"
Book Reviews
music book review: Chris Stein's "Under A Rock"
It's memoir szn
Book Reviews
New music, new book: Masha Marjieh & Steve Wynn
New music from Masha Marjieh & a memoir from Dream Syndicate's Steve Wynn
Concert Reviews
The Gaslight Anthem, Detroit, MI, 9-1-24
we were always waiting for something to happen.
Fandom
On Oasis & Band Reunions
By the time this publishes tomorrow Noel and Liam Gallagher will have likely announced that Oasis is reuniting.
Book Reviews
book review: Mia Zapata and the Gits: A Story of Art, Rock, and Revolution
It is the story of Mia’s life and not just her death.
Springsteen
Concert Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Pittsburgh, PA, August 15, 2024
Welcome to the opening show of the North American leg of the 2024-2025 Springsteen Tour. Hot damn.
Concert Reviews
remnants: return to the scene of the crime - little steven’s underground garage festival, August 14, 2004
“You better fucking rock you assholes, you’re holding up the Stooges.”
Fandom
I want my MTV
what was it like having a 24-hour music channel suddenly beaming into your living room?
Book Reviews
books, books, books
I CAN'T REMEMBER IF I CRIED, MISS MAY DOES NOT EXIST, MIA ZAPATA & THE GITS, UNDER A ROCK, and HOW WOMEN MADE MUSIC
Concert Reviews
X, Masonic Temple, Detroit, July 16, 2024
Your phone's off the hook, but you're not