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Tag: John Colpitts

What Count Me In Gets Wrong About the History of Drumming

Music
By John Colpitts | October 20, 2021
By John Colpitts | October 20, 2021

What Count Me In Gets Wrong About the History of Drumming

John Colpitts reviews the new Netflix doc.

New York, New Music, 1980-1986

Music
By John Colpitts | September 1, 2021
By John Colpitts | September 1, 2021

New York, New Music, 1980-1986

John Colpitts’s review of the new Museum of the City of New York show.

Alan Licht and John Colpitts Talk the Art of the Interview

Music
By John Colpitts | August 17, 2021
By John Colpitts | August 17, 2021

Alan Licht and John Colpitts Talk the Art of the Interview

On the new book Common Tones and incorporating writing within a larger practice of music making.

Riz Ahmed Gets at the Heart of Obsession in Sound of Metal

Music
By John Colpitts | January 12, 2021
By John Colpitts | January 12, 2021

Riz Ahmed Gets at the Heart of Obsession in Sound of Metal

John Colpitts talks with the actor and rapper about preparing for his role as a metal drummer.

How Do You Cultivate Productivity and Creativity?

Music
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.

How Will Artists Survive a Pandemic?

Music
By John Colpitts | March 27, 2020
By John Colpitts | March 27, 2020

How Will Artists Survive a Pandemic?

John Colpitts talks to musicians from China, Italy, and South Korea about life in lockdown, and what the hell we’re going to do next.

Sofar Sounds: Concerts, Community, and Controversy

Music
By John Colpitts | August 14, 2019
By John Colpitts | August 14, 2019

Sofar Sounds: Concerts, Community, and Controversy

The company prides itself as a “global community” bringing artists and fans together; here, John Colpitts takes a look at its practices as a business.

Dale Crover Is More Than Just a Drummer

Music
By John Colpitts | August 2, 2017
By John Colpitts | August 2, 2017

Dale Crover Is More Than Just a Drummer

The Melvins member's solo LP reveals the wide range of his influences and talent.

The Art of Iggy Pop’s Body

Music
By John Colpitts | January 4, 2017
By John Colpitts | January 4, 2017

The Art of Iggy Pop’s Body

John Colpitts (Kid Millions, Oneida) examines an iconic exhibition featuring an iconic exhibitionist.

Cameron Crowe’s Roadies is Basically a Baby Boomer’s Fantasy

Music
By John Colpitts | June 30, 2016
By John Colpitts | June 30, 2016

Cameron Crowe’s Roadies is Basically a Baby Boomer’s Fantasy

John Colpitts (Oneida, Kid Millions) finds the show to be nostalgic, pandering and disingenuous about its core: anxiety about the boomer’s relevance.

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