AJ Ramirez

The Legacy of Kurt Cobain

The Legacy of Kurt Cobain

Twenty years since the world learned of Kurt Cobain's death, what impact does he have on rock music today?
Wishes Do Come True: New Pixies LP and Kate Bush Live Dates

Wishes Do Come True: New Pixies LP and Kate Bush Live Dates

First Kate Bush announces her return to the concert stage, and then the Pixies get ready to drop their first album in over 20 years. It's been a surprising week in music news.
Diplo and His “Hero”es

Diplo and His “Hero”es

The man who sampled the Clash's "Straight to Hell" for M.I.A. teams up with his heroes and Frank Ocean to bring summer to your speakers a few months early.
Makes You Want to Feel: The Jesus and Mary Chain’s “Head On”

Makes You Want to Feel: The Jesus and Mary Chain’s “Head On”

Though not from the Mary Chain's most acclaimed album, 1989's "Head On" is one of the band's better offerings, a classic example of how the proper amount of attitude can elevate a song.
These New Puritans: Field of Reeds

These New Puritans: Field of Reeds

From neo post-punk upstarts to full-blown avant garde rockers, These New Puritans have come a long way in three albums' time.
Disco Rock City: Kiss’ “I Was Made for Loving You”

Disco Rock City: Kiss’ “I Was Made for Loving You”

Kiss has authored numerous crowd-pleasing rockers, but don't overlook how good their late-'70s disco detour is.

Announcing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2014

Five Reasons Why the Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” is a Modern Classic

Midas Touch: Succumbing to the Allure of Bruno Mars’ “Treasure”

Our 5 Picks for the Rock Hall Class of 2014

Au Revoir Simone: Move in Spectrums

The Top 8 “Next Nirvanas”