Nu Shooz on Bringing the ’80s Back for COVID-19 Relief and the Enduring Appeal of “I Can’t Wait”
Nu Shooz, the duo of Valerie Day and John Smith, discuss participating in the '80s virtual concert Back to the Basement, airing this Saturday.
David Chiu
David Chiu is a freelance writer based in Brooklyn, New York. His works have previously appeared in Rolling Stone, Billboard, Time Out New York and other outlets.
Bad Company’s Classic Catalog Gets the Retrospective Treatment
Bad Company's albums have been fairly and consistently good -- all of them crucial to the development and popularity of album-oriented rock. The Swan Song Years is a perfect and convenient way to get all of the band's first six albums in one package.
Bananarama Turn Up the ‘Stereo’ for Their First Album in 10 Years
British pop legends Bananarama return with their first new music in 10 years and they tell us about their latest work as well as their lengthy career that took off in the 1980s.
Howard Jones Embraces His Inner Synth on New LP ‘Transform’
British synthpop great Howard Jones reflects on his music past, present and future in this new interview.
Joy Division and Jon Savage’s Latest, ‘This Searing Light, the Sun and Everything Else’
Jon Savage's This Searing Light, The Sun and Everything Else, marks a time for considering how Joy Division became, and continues to be, so popular.
Joe Jackson Celebrates 40 Years of Music in NYC Homecoming Show
Veteran British singer-songwriter Joe Jackson performed songs from his catalog and new album Fool.
Lindsey Buckingham Finds a New Beginning on His Own
The former Fleetwood Mac guitarist makes a tour stop in New York City to promote his new Solo Anthology collection.
New York Punk Band FAITH/VOID Embraces the Spotlight
While not an instant household name except perhaps to its fan base, FAITH/VOID churns out intense yet catchy music that has a broad appeal to people who are even not necessarily fans of punk or emo.
A Long-Faded ’80s Music Festival Makes a Return to the Spotlight
Unlike most rock festivals that came before it, the US Festival in 1982 was unique and at times groundbreaking.
Adron Dives Into Tropicália-Inspired Waters for Her Latest Album
Ever since she first picked up an Os Mutantes record at 14, Adron has been forging a sophisticated sound that blends Brazilian and folk influences with her dreamy impressionistic lyrics, and augmented by her wistful jazzy vocals.
Madeline Kenney Crafts a ‘Perfect’ Follow-Up LP
Indie rock artist Madeline Kenney talks about her latest record, Perfect Shapes, produced by Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner.
Snail Mail Makes Her Indelible Mark As an Indie Rock Wunderkind
With her mesmerizing debut, Lush, Snail Mail lives up to her promise and talks to us about the story behind the album, her songwriting, and the attention that she's been getting.