Celine Dion

Why Arcade Fire Is the Best Canadian Band of All Time

American Idol Top 9: 3 Pianos, 1 Guitar, And a Heaping Plate of Cheesiness

No Kris, aint no sunshine when YOU'RE gone. What's up, fellow AI watchers? After a brief hiatus, I am back, here to write on a Michael Sarver, Jasmine Murray, Jorge Nunez and Alexis Grace-less Idol. We shed a single tear for them all, and sing an off-key version of "I Will Survive" in honor of all t ... More >>

Former Korn guitarist Brian Welch finds Jesus

No Kris, aint no sunshine when YOU'RE gone. What's up, fellow AI watchers? After a brief hiatus, I am back, here to write on a Michael Sarver, Jasmine Murray, Jorge Nunez and Alexis Grace-less Idol. We shed a single tear for them all, and sing an off-key version of "I Will Survive" in honor of all t ... More >>

Drag-Stars

Drag diva Barbra Seville and her ab-fab cross-dressing queens vamp the night away at Wink's.

Saucy Servings

For less than $20, even a poor scribe can afford to eat like a Renaissance pope

Loath to Love

Chris Martin expects people to hate him. But they don't – his Coldplay is becoming huge.

Brutally Frank

Fasten your safety belts for the world's worst interview with indie-rock legend Frank Black

Hunger Strike

Can a non-9/11 benefit album make any noise?

Cuacha Doin'

With the rerelease of their 1988 debut, the Sand Rubies finally seem ready to start making music again

Back to Earth

Elliott Smith's 'moment' has passed; now he's just making music

The Tao of Esteban

Confounding all his critics, an aging Scottsdale lounge guitarist transforms himself into the heartthrob of TV's Home Shopping Network

Wargasm

L7 declares an all-out assault on Warped boys and Lilith Fairies with slap-happy

A Snob's Guide to Rock 'n' Roll

New Times' unholy critical trinity come down from their snooty perch to stop and sneer at the latest musical offerings

Recordings

New Times' unholy critical trinity come down from their snooty perch to stop and sneer at the latest musical offerings

The Look of Love Lost

Two new releases pit the new songs of Bacharach & Costello against the old classics of Bacharach & David

Academy Fight Song

Mr. Smith goes to Hollywood and jumps to the majors