Rock This County!
Mega-selling pop music may seem to be more about navel-sculpting than song-writing, but that won’t cut it for a stadium full of Shania Twain fans. What it takes to sell 19 million records.
Music
A collection of 210 issues
How to Road Trip
Driving at least once from Connecticut to California should be required for all Americans, but how to survive the trip is less understood. Timeless advice for a tiring journey.
Coming to New York
In his first installment for TMN, aspiring rock star and Manhattanite Gary Benchley details his recent move from Albany, his new roommates in the city, and the difficulties of being a drummer in New York.
Troubling New Events
Maybe it’s something to do with the harmonies, maybe it’s the way it just makes you feel good. You might not want to admit it, but your toes are definitely tapping.
Waiting for Aiken
Since 1989, anyone named after some variation of Urkel has lived a miserable existence.
Forever and a Day: Songs for Summertime
After a weekend of heavy research, our summer expert gives us his survey of music for surviving the heat, and your drunk friends.
A Brief Catechism of Rock Shows, Part I
When it comes to rock shows, there are many guidelines to be followed, and some fans do so with a religious fervor. Hear the word of the rock gods and know the truth.
The Nine Coolest Albums of 2002
Want to be cool but don't have the time? Get clued in here. But remember, in the world of indie-rock, what you actually listen to isn't as important as what you claim to.
Mix Tape for Dead Girl
Writing a eulogy once involved hours of revising and a good thesaurus.
Friends’ Bands I Have Known
For two years, you thought your college roommate’s band was going to hit the big time. Then you were sober again.