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On Exploring the Minutiae of Steely Dan

By James Toth | May 23, 2023

By James Toth | May 23, 2023

On Exploring the Minutiae of Steely Dan

James Toth reviews Alex Pappademas and Joan LeMay’s “terrific and irresistible” new book Quantum Criminals.

Richard Thompson Isn’t Just a Boomer Folk-Rock Guitar God

By Kip Berman | May 25, 2021

By Kip Berman | May 25, 2021

Richard Thompson Isn’t Just a Boomer Folk-Rock Guitar God

Kip Berman (The Natvral) dives deep into the folk legend’s new memoir.

How Do You Cultivate Productivity and Creativity?

By John Colpitts | November 2, 2020

By John Colpitts | November 2, 2020

How Do You Cultivate Productivity and Creativity?

John Colpitts (Kid Millions) reviews the new books from Jeff Tweedy and Brandon Stosuy.

Was This It?

By John Colpitts | May 24, 2017

By John Colpitts | May 24, 2017

Was This It?

A review of Meet Me in the Bathroom: Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001-2011 from someone who lived it.

Reading Music: I Wish John Doe’s New Book Were More About John Doe

April 27, 2016

April 27, 2016

Reading Music: I Wish John Doe’s New Book Were More About John Doe

Emily Nokes of Tacocat reviews the X founding member's book, Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk