Spitz Take

Explaining MCA’s Death to My Mom: A Lesson in Ill Communication

Eric Spitznagel tries to make sense of 2012′s lost talent.

05.15.12

Eric Spitznagel

Features

Whitney Houston: A Perfect Voice Paired With a Life of Pain

The singer’s sudden death comes after a lifetime of highs and lows.

02.13.12

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd

Interviews

Blouse, a Band with a Dream-Pop Masterplan

Persistence (plus really good pop songs) pays off.

11.08.11

Adam Rathe

Features

Rating the Waka Flocka Flame Guest Spots on ‘James 3′

Which Waka Flocka friends shine on the Atlanta rapper’s new mixtape?

10.28.11

Andrew Nosnitsky

Lists

Hive Five: Longest Follow-Up Albums

A short history of musicians who take their sweet time in releasing their next studio work.

09.13.11

Rebecca Raber

Lists

Hive Five: Reclusive Musicians

These musicians like to keep themselves out of the limelight.

08.17.11

Dan Solomon

Music News

Bush Play New Song on “Kimmel”

Gavin Rossdale gets into the resurrection game.

07.22.11

Andrew Flanagan