Examine a compilation of links to previous music stories featuring reviews, interviews and assorted articles:
Previous Stories:
2021
- December 14, 2021: Heavy Rotation: Public Radio’s Most Popular Songs Of 2021 (St. Vincent)
- May 3, 2021: NPR’s 50 Favorite Songs Of 1971 (NPR.org) (Led Zeppelin, Parliament-Funkadelic)
- March 31, 2021: Heavy Rotation: 16 Songs Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing (NPR.org) (Lake Street Dive)
- February 26, 2021: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing (NPR.org) (Black Thought)
2020
- September 30, 2020: Heavy Rotation: 15 Songs Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing (NPR.org) (Mastodon)
- August 1, 2020: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing (NPR.org) (Margo Price)
- July 1, 2020: Heavy Rotation: Public Radio’s Favorite Songs Of 2020 (So Far) (NPR.org) (Bob Dylan)
- February 29, 2020: Heavy Rotation: 8 Songs Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing (NPR.org) (Green Day)
2019
- December 11, 2019: Heavy Rotation: Public Radio’s Most Popular Songs Of 2019 (NPR.org) (Spoon, CAAMP)
- November 2, 2019: Heavy Rotation: 9 Songs Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing (NPR.org) (Frank Ocean)
- October 31, 2019: Soundbytes: Pop Music’s 5 Best Vampire Songs
- February 2, 2019: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Couldn’t Stop Playing (NPR.org) (Future featuring Travis Scott)
2018
- December 29, 2018: Heavy Rotation: Songs Public Radio Couldn’t Stop Playing In 2018 (NPR.org) (Anderson .Paak)
- December 1, 2018: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs That Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing (NPR.org) (Anderson .Paak)
- September 29, 2018: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs That Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing (NPR.org) (Neneh Cherry)
- October 31, 2018: Soundbytes: Halloween’s Top 5 Songs Celebrating Frankenstein
- May 26, 2018: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs That Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing (NPR.org) (Sofi Tukker)
- January 27, 2018: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs That Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing (NPR.org) (Francis and the Lights)
2017
- December 23, 2017: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs That Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing (NPR.org) (Jordan Rakei)
- December 11, 2017: Remembering Otis Redding, 50 Years After Plane Crash Death In Wisconsin
- November 27, 2017: Concert Review: With Attention To Detail, King Crimson Embraces Its Long History
- October 28, 2017: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs That Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing (NPR.org) (Willie Watson)
- May 27, 2017: Concert Review: George Clinton, Parliament-Funkadelic Usher In Party Atmosphere To Weekend Festival
- April 1, 2017: Concert Review: Denied Fortune And Fame, Fishbone Still Plays Like An Underdog
2016
- December 30, 2016: Soundbytes: Top Albums Of 2016
- December 30, 2016: Remembering George Michael: ‘Freedom’ Was Rare Fusion Of Pop Hit With Artistic Purpose
- December 30, 2016: Soundbytes: Pop Music’s 5 Most Spook-tacular Halloween Songs
2015
- December 31, 2016: Soundbytes: Top Albums Of 2015
- December 4, 2015: Remembering Scott Weiland: 6 Songs That Reveal Lasting Musical Contributions
- November 6, 2015: Pick Of The Day: New Dylan Box Set Features Song Sketch That Is Greatest Incomplete Masterpiece
- October 31, 2015: Concert Review: Glorifying Americana, Dave Rawlings, Gillian Welch Excel As Roots-Music Missionaries
- October 30, 2015: Soundbytes: Pop Music’s 5 Frighteningly Great Halloween Songs
- October 12, 2015: Remembering Steve MacKay: Listen To Stooges’ Sax Player Forge A Masterpiece
- July 24, 2015: Concert Review: Elvis Costello Uses Hits, Deep Cuts To Signal Artistic Vitality
- July 16, 2015: Eau Claire Music Festival Puts Wisconsin, Minnesota Music At Center Stage
- July 9, 2015: DiFranco Joins Wisconsinite’s Songwriting Protest Against Confederate Flag
- June 11, 2015: Remembering Ornette Coleman: Listen To 5 Masterpieces
- May 20, 2015: Pick Of The Day: Watch The Best Dave Letterman Musical Performances
- May 15, 2015: Remembering B.B. King: Listen To 2 Overlooked Masterpieces
- April 16, 2015: Pick Of The Day: Paul Butterfield Blues Band Is Finally Recognized For Pivotal Role In ’60s Rock
- April 15, 2015: Remembering Percy Sledge: Listen To Overshadowed Classic
- January 8, 2015: Pick Of The Day: Remembering Elvis’ Final Concert In Madison
2014
- October 31, 2014: Pick Of The Day: Round Robin’s ‘Wolfman’ Gives Garage-Rock Howl To Halloween
- October 28, 2014: Remembering Jack Bruce: Listen To 5 Songs By Rock’s True Journeyman
- October 27, 2014: HBO’s New James Brown Documentary Features Interview With Madison Drummer
- September 24, 2014: Pick Of The Day: Volcano Choir Release New Video Featuring Milwaukee Ballet Dancers
- July 16, 2014: Remembering Charlie Haden: Listen To 5 Overlooked Gems
- July 13, 2014: Remembering Tommy Ramone: Quiet Ramone Was Brains Behind The Scenes
- July 1, 2014: Pick Of The Day: Appearance Of Bon Iver’s New Song Suggests Musical Hibernation Could Be Ending
- June 5, 2014: Pick Of The Day: Parliament-Funkadelic’s Mothership Lands In Smithsonian
- June 4, 2014: Review: Soundgarden’s ‘Superunknown’ Rerelease Expands ’90s Masterpiece
- May 11, 2014: Concert Review: Slint Resurrects ’90s Masterpiece With Cold, Calculating Precision
- April 15, 2014: Pick Of The Day: John Fahey Coaxes ‘Spring’ To Bloom
- April 5, 2014: Remembering Kurt Cobain: 8 Songs That Reveal More Than Legend
- March 26, 2014: Summerfest, Lollapalooza Lineups Announced Wednesday
- March 17, 2014: Pick Of The Day: Tommy Makem Amazes A Cappella
- March 6, 2014: Link Of The Day: Fundraising Effort For Documentary On Famed Madison Recording Studio
- February 9, 2014: Concert Review: Neutral Milk Hotel’s Return Is Bonafide Second Coming
- January 28, 2014: Remembering Pete Seeger: Listen To 5 Overlooked Gems
- January 27, 2014: Pick Of The Day: Daft Punk’s Grammys Performance Tops Spectacles
2013
- December 31, 2013: Soundbytes: Top Albums Of 2013
- December 23, 2013: Pick Of The Day: Judas Song Steals ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
- December 6, 2013: Pick Of The Day: Mark Mandela’s Passing But Try To Forget ‘Sun City’ Anthem
- November 6, 2013: Pick Of The Day: Miles Davis’ ‘Ife’ Is Beautifully Disheveled
- October 29, 2013: Remembering Lou Reed: Listen To 5 Overlooked Masterpieces
- October 28, 2013: Remembering Lou Reed: Listen To 10 Masterpieces
- October 25, 2013: Pick Of The Day: Marilyn Manson Song Really Is Frightening
- October 3, 2013: Pick Of The Day: King Khan & The Shrines Resurrect Garage Rock
- September 12, 2013: Pick Of The Day: Dinosaur Jr. Injects Life Into Prehistoric Classic
- August 27, 2013: Review: Dylan’s ‘Another Self-Portrait’ Obscures True Gems
- July 13, 2013: Concert Review: Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket Offer Music History Lesson
- June 26, 2013: Remembering Blues Singer Bobby ‘Blue’ Band
- June 26, 2013: Pick Of The Day: Toto’s Totally Beautiful Mess
2012
- November 2012: Warm Up To Twin Cities Dinning (Madison Magazine)
- March 23, 2012: Concert Review: Elton John’s Powerhouse Show Brings Vegas To Dairyland
- March 14, 2012: Concert Review: Legend Levon Helm Endures With Roots Celebration Despite Odds
- February 10, 2012: Music Review: Van Halen’s Comeback Album Returns With Roth, Stock Sounds
2011
- July 25, 2011: Concert Review: Bon Iver’s Stage Return Invites Celebration
- April 5, 2011: Music Review: Robertson’s ‘Clairvoyant’ Lacks Brilliant Insights
- March 30, 2011: Music Review: Britney Spears’ ‘Femme Fatale’ Suffers Fatal Injuries
- March 17, 2011: Soundbytes: Top 5 Best Irish Drinking Songs
2010
- October 31, 2010: Soundbytes: Pop Music’s 5 Best Halloween Songs
- October 26, 2010: Concert Review: Dylan Doubleheader Delivers Surprises, As Expected
- September 29, 2010: Concert Review: The National Rocks For Obama, Claims Spotlight
- May 28, 2010: Music Review: Stone Temple Pilots’ Disc Is Attempt At Second Takeoff
- May 21, 2010: Music Review: The National’s ‘High Violet’ Makes Case For Rock Greatness
- May 14, 2010: Music Review: Apples In Stereo’s ‘Travellers’ Venture Into ’70s Dance Pop
- March 26, 2010: Concert Review: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Stubbornly Stick With Sound, Fury
- March 10, 2010: Concert Review: Vetiver Wins New Converts With Acoustic-Guitar Gems
- February 18, 2010: Concert Review: Dr. Dog Gives Retro-Rock Vibrant New Spin
- January 29, 2010: CD Review: Vampire Weekend’s ‘Contra’ Dripping With Ambition
- January 11, 2010: Top 10 Albums Of 2009
2009
- December 4, 2009: Review: Them Crooked Vultures Fulfill Supergroup Tag For Wrong Reasons
- November 20, 2009: Concert Review: Bruce Springsteen Embraces, Celebrates Legacy At Milwaukee Stop
- November 12, 2009: Review: Devendra Banhart Continues Free-Spirited Wanderings On New Disc
- October 23, 2009: Concert Review: Dinosaur Jr. Refuses Fossil Status
- October 9, 2009: Review: Alice In Chains Attempts Grunge Resurrection On New Record
- September 30, 2009: Concert Review: Sufjan Stevens Thrills With Hits, Bores With Jams
- September 25, 2009: Review: Muse’s New Album Seeks To Overcome Lingering ‘Resistance’
- September 25, 2009: Review: Os Mutantes’ Return Offers Tropicalia Flashback
- September 11, 2009: Review: Jay-Z Relies On Hit-Making Designs For ‘The Blueprint 3’
- September 4, 2009: Review: Arctic Monkeys Freeze Out Doubters With ‘Humbug’
- September 4, 2009: Review: Raconteurs’ Benson Hones Power-Pop Punch On Solo Effort
- July 31, 2009: Review: Jack White’s The Dead Weather Yields Fearsome Guitar Thunder
- July 10, 2009: Review: Band Vocalist Levon Helm Digs Up, Exposes ‘Electric’ Roots
- June 12, 2009: Review: Eminem Mixes Earnestness With Malevolence On ‘Relapse’
- June 12, 2009: Review: Grizzly Bear’s ‘Veckatimset’ Quietly Confirms Internet Buzz
- May 13, 2009: Review: St. Vincent’s ‘Actor’ Commands Center Stage
- May 4, 2009: Review: Bob Dylan’s New ‘Life’ Excited With Blues Spirit
- April 10, 2009: Review: Mastodon’s Disc Pummels Ears With Smarter Brand Of Metal
- April 16, 2009: Review: Neil Young’s ‘Fork’ Stalls Out As Gearhead-Talking Protest LP
- April 3, 2009: 2009 Rock Hall Inductees Honor Pop’s Subgenres
- March 26, 2009: Review: Indigo Girls’ ‘Poseidon’ Emerges With Pop Buoyancy
- March 13, 2009: Review: Chris Cornell’s ‘Scream’ Howls For Electro-Pop Stardom
- March 6, 2009: Review: U2’s ‘Horizon’ Hints At Group’s Creative Sunset
- February 27, 2009: Review: Van Morrison Revisits, Reworks ’60s Masterpiece On Live Disc
- February 18, 2009: Review: Antony And The Johnsons’ ‘Light’ Brightens His Melancholic Star
- February 2, 2009: Springsteen Summons Rock’s Redemptive Power
- January 30, 2009: Review: Animal Collective Discovers Pop Formulas As Latest Experiment
- January 30, 2009: Springsteen To Sound Triumphant At Halftime
- January 2, 2009: Top 10 Albums Of 2008
2008
- December 12, 2008: Review: Kanye West’s ‘Heartbreak’ Skews Midas Touch To Suit Dark Mood
- November 21, 2008: Review: Guns N’ Roses’ Much-Delayed ‘Democracy’ Displays Authoritarian Streak
- November 14, 2008: Concert Review: Eagles Of Death Metal Bring Boogie Back To Rock ‘N’ Roll
- October 10, 2008: Concert Review: Ray LaMontagne Previews New Album, New Confidence
- October 7, 2008: TV On The Radio Tuned In To Funkier Channels
- September 26, 2008: Concert Review: Neko Case Intoxicates Crowd, Offers Alt-Country Transcendence
- September 20, 2008: CD Review: Metallica’s ‘Death’ Flashes Back To Thrash Roots
- September 10, 2008: Concert Review: Roots, Black Keys School Edgy Crowd At Free Music Fest
- September 4, 2008: NKOTB Return Is The Wrong Stuff
- August 29, 2008: CD Review: The Game Attempts Do-Over On Purported Final Album
- August 21, 2008: CD Review: The Stills Rehabilitate Allure After Sophomore Slump
- August 15, 2008: CD Review: Conor Oberst’s Solo Turn Marks Country-Rock Emergence
- August 14, 2008: Concert Review: Melvins Continue Propagating Cartoon-ish Punk-Metal Hybrid
- August 1, 2008: CD Review: Hold Steady Expound Rock Myth Again On New LP
- July 24, 2008: CD Review: Rapper Nas Challenges Political Consciousness On New Disc
- July 21, 2008: Weezer’s ‘Red Album’ Shows Fading Brilliance
- July 18, 2008: CD Review: Weezer’s ‘Red Album’ Shows Fading Brilliance
- July 3, 2008: CD Review: Wolf Parade’s Album Makes New Wave Cool Again
- June 7, 2008: Concert Review: Sheryl Crow Delivers Without Passion
- May 30, 2008: CD Review: Vetiver Continues To Honor Acoustic Inspirations With Covers Album
- May 9, 2008: CD Review: The Roots Resurrect Themselves With ‘Rising Down’
- May 2, 2008: CD Review: Flight Of The Conchords’ Full-Length Debut Is No Joke
- April 17, 2008: CD Review: R.E.M.’s ‘Accelerate’ Stalls Out As Comeback
- April 11, 2008: CD Review: Black Keys Unlock Sounds Beyond Blues On New LP
- March 31, 2008: Review: X Performs Exhilarating Nostalgia Act
- March 17, 2008: Soundbytes: Oscar Win Casts Spotlight On Irish Band
- March 10, 2008: Preview: Rock Hall Hitting Rock Bottom?
- March 7, 2008: CD Review: Gutter Twins Try For Stardom A Second Time
- February 28, 2008: CD Review: Grand Archives Eases Into Debut With ’60s Jangle Pop
- February 13, 2008: Concert Review: Daniel Johnston Fulfills His Legend As Indie-Rock Curiosity
- February 4, 2008: Tom Petty Performs Like Classic-Rock Jukebox
- January 31, 2008: CD Review: Mars Volta’s ‘Bedlam’ Brilliantly Assaults Ears, Minds
- January 24, 2008: CD Review: Black Mountain’s New Disc Cements Rep As ‘Sons Of Thunder’
- January 24, 2008: Petty Brings ‘Everyman’ Rock To Super Bowl
- January 2, 2008: Soundbytes: Top 10 Albums Of 2007
2007
- December 13, 2007: Soundbytes: 5 Music Predictions For 2008
- November 30, 2007: CD Review: Hives Enlist Top-Tier Producers To Guide Comeback Disc
- November 15, 2007: CD Review: Plant-Krauss Duet Helps Singer Escape Zeppelin’s Shadow
- November 8, 2007: Book Review: Clapton’s Life Story Is Detailed But Lifeless
- October 19, 2007: Concert Review: Arlo Guthrie Reaffirms Faith For Folkie Faithful
- October 11, 2007: CD Review: PJ Harvey Draws Simplified Song Sketches With ‘White Chalk’
- October 5, 2007: CD Review: Bruce Springsteen’s Latest Tries To Rekindle Old E Street ‘Magic’
- September 27, 2007: CD Review: Indie-Rock Group Stars Almost Lives Up To Name
- September 20, 2007: CD Review: 50 Cent Hopes Hype Will Sell Repetitive New Record
- September 12, 2007: Concert Review: Flaming Lips Employ New Toys, Tunes To Celebrate Summer’s End
- September 8, 2007: New Flaming Lips Album Is More Abstract Vision
- September 6, 2007: CD Review: Ben Harper’s ‘Lifeline’ Needs Help
- August 30, 2007: CD Review: M.I.A. Restores, Reimagines Hip-Hop’s Original Mission
- August 23, 2007: CD Review: Common’s Arty Impulses Lose To Killer Hooks On New LP
- August 10, 2007: DVD Review: Film Follows Acid-Rocker’s Trip Through Obscurity, Mental Illness
- July 20, 2007: Interpol’s New Album Is More Of The Same
- June 28, 2007: White Stripes’ Return Packs Hollow ‘Thump’
- June 21, 2007: Queens Of The Stone Age’s Latest Signals End Of An ‘Era’
- June 7, 2007: Marilyn Manson’s New Disc Feeds Off Of New Collaborator
- May 17, 2007: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Revive Career With ‘Strength’ Of Peers
- May 16, 2007: Bjork’s ‘Volta’ Has Weird Songs That Are More Accessible
- April 12, 2007: Timbaland’s ‘Shock Value’ Has Shockingly Limited Value
- April 6, 2007: Arcade Fire’s ‘Bible’ Is Powerful Holy Roller
- March 28, 2007: Wilco Gives Thanks To Fans With New Songs
- March 28, 2007: Iron And Wine Debuts Conspiratorial Songs
- March 17, 2007: Van Morrison Chases American — Not Irish — Musical Muse
- March 8, 2007: The Stooges’ Reunion Album Just Plain ‘Weird’
- March 2, 2007: Nine Inch Nails Disc Documents Concert Experience But With Little Flair
- February 22, 2007: Norah Jones’ New Album Exhibits Maturing Style
- February 5, 2007: Prince Battles Elements, Time Limits During Halftime Show
- February 5, 2007: Band Tribute Album Lavishes Praise With Little Originality
- January 25, 2007: Shins’ Latest Uneven Successor To Past Masterworks
- January 20, 2007: 5 Music Predictions For 2007
- January 18, 2007: Deerhoof Remain Defiant Experimentalists
- January 12, 2007: James Brown’s 5 Forgotten Classics
2006
- December 29, 2006: Top 10 Albums Of 2006
- December 7, 2006: Gwen Stefani’s New Album Basks In Pop Glamour
- November 30, 2006: Decemberists Use Imagination To Win Converts
- November 1, 2006: Concert Review: Dylan, Foo Fighters Surprising Treats On Halloween
- October 27, 2006: Melvins Remain Keepers Of Flame For Hardcore
- October 19, 2006: Elton John Basks In Nostalgia On New Disc
- October 19, 2006: Beck’s ‘Information’ Is Bad News
- October 10, 2006: TV On The Radio Infuse Art-Rock Creations With Fury
- September 28, 2006: Thermals Deliver Another, Better Punk-Rock Salvo
- September 15, 2006: TV On The Radio Broadcast Unique Musical Transmissions
- September 6, 2006: LaMontagne Expands On Second Disc
- August 31, 2006: Predictions: Chili Peppers Will Be Hot At MTV VMAs
- August 31, 2006: Preview: MTV Video Music Awards Welcome Change
- August 24, 2006: Rock Stars Join Legions Starting Blogs
- July 27, 2006: Dashboard Confessional Crafts Shiner Torch Songs
- July 19, 2006: Jurassic 5 Cultivate Cuddly Vision Of Hip-Hop
- July 13, 2006: Memorial: Late Syd Barrett Shines On
- July 6, 2006: Walkmen Album Is Half-Step In New Direction
- June 28, 2006: Keane’s Latest Shows Unoriginality But Great Taste
- June 15, 2006: AFI Continues To Smooth Out Punk Edges
- June 1, 2006: Gomez Standout With Faceless, Roots-y Futuristic Rock
- May 24, 2006: Raconteurs’ Debut Adds Yet Another Feather To White’s Cap
- May 16, 2006: Chili Peppers’ Double LP Is More Natural, But Lacks Spiciness
- May 11, 2006: Snow Patrol’s Latest Outshines Breakthrough
- May 5, 2006: Mobb Deep Return To Hardcore Roots
- April 24, 2006: Review: Gram Parsons Documentary Tells Seminal Artist’s Rise, Fall
- April 27, 2006: Fiery Furnaces Continue Abstract Ways On New LP
- April 19, 2006: Eagles Of Death Metal Perfect First-Rate Stripper Music
- April 11, 2006: Neko Case Sticks With Familiar But Continues To Mesmerize
- April 7, 2006: Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Second Album Is Tamer But Better
- March 30, 2006: Mudhoney Shines Brighter On ‘Billion Suns’
- March 17, 2006: Remembering The Pogues In Irish Music History
- March 8, 2006: Yellowcard’s New Album Should Reassure Their Base
- February 8, 2006: 2006 Grammy Picks
2005
- November 17, 2005: 50 Cent ‘s Soundtrack Touts Movie, Cohorts
- November 3, 2005: Sheryl Crow Still Aims To Please
- October 28, 2005: My Morning Jacket Refines Their Sound
- October 20, 2005: Leaked Elliott Smith Songs Should Revive Interest
- October 13, 2005: Big Star’s Bio Follows Group’s Ups, Downs
- October 6, 2005: The Band Box Set Chronicles Group’s Forgotten Achievements
- October 6, 2005: Dylan Documentary Tells Legend’s Story
- September 22, 2005: Neo-Folkies Make New Old Music
- September 22, 2005: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Shifts Gears
- August 31, 2005: Memorial: Veteran Critic Wrote About His Times
- August 30, 2005: CD Review: Kanye’s ‘Late Registration’ Gets Mixed Grades
- August 3, 2005: CD Review: Coldplay Deliver Strong But Chilly New Album
- July 28, 2005: CD Review: Wallflowers’ New Disc Shows Little Growth
- July 27, 2005: CD Reviews: White Stripes Falter, NIN Return With A Vengeance
- June 2, 2005: DVD Review: Flaming Lips Documentary Chronicles ‘Freaks’ Perseverance
- May 13, 2005: CD Reviews: Folds, Phillips Aim To Restart Solo Careers
- April 28, 2005: Concert Review: Audioslave Returns With The Past
- April 15, 2005: Queens Of The Stone Age Rebound From Stardom
- March 24, 2005: Soundbytes Interview: Low Reaches Ever Higher
- March 11, 2005: CD Review: The Game’s Debut Glorifies Gangsta Rap’s Glory Days
- February 11, 2005: Soundbytes: 2005 Grammy Predictions
- January 20, 2005: Soundbytes: Top 10 Albums Of 2004
2004
- December 16, 2004: CD Review: Nirvana Box Set Gives Glimpse Of Creative Process
- December 1, 2004: CD Review: U2’s Latest Is More Dud Than ‘Bomb’
- October 28, 2004: Concert Review: Wilco Continues To Evolve In Concert
- October 21, 2004: Concert Review: Interpol Fails To Meet Expectations
- October 6, 2004: Review: ‘Vote For Change’ Concert An Exhilarating, Exhausting Mix Of Stars
- September 15, 2004: Review: Metallica’s ‘Monster’ Makes Success Of Failure
- August 12, 2004: CD Reviews: Wilco Grows Bolder With New Album
- June 30, 2004: Concert Review: The Shins Compete For Attention Onstage
- June 2, 2004: CD Reviews: Punk Legends Try To Reignite Dormant Careers
- May 13, 2004: CD Reviews: Vines, Walkmen Lay Claim To Garage-Rock Crown
- April 23, 2004: Concert Review: Air Is Breathtakingly Perfect
- April 5, 2004: 10th Anniversary Of Death Sparks Reappraisal Of Cobain’s Musical Legacy
- March 17, 2004: CD Reviews: Starsailor, Lambchop Grow Symphonic Ambitions
- February 4, 2004: Soundbytes: David’s Grammy Picks 2004
- January 2, 2004: Top Ten Albums Of 2003 (Part 2)
- January 2, 2004: Top Ten Albums Of 2003
2003
- December 9, 2003: CD Reviews: Living Colour, Sevendust Stumble Together
- November 11, 2003: CD Reviews: Strokes, B.R.M.C. Come To Save Rock … Again
- October 28, 2003: CD Reviews: Atmosphere, Bubba Sparxxx Push Hip-Hop Boundaries
- September 25, 2003: Concert Review: Raveonettes Blow Out Comparisons, Eardrums
- September 17, 2003: CD Reviews: Zevon Ties Up Loose Ends With Musical Testament
- September 2, 2003: CD Reviews: Super Furry Animals, Grandaddy Try To Recover From Success
- July 22, 2003: CD Review: Jane’s Addiction Creates New Music Minus Danger
- June 30, 2003: CD Reviews: Radiohead, Stephen Malkmus Embrace The Mainstream
- May 15, 2003: CD Reviews: Rap Innovators Vow To Save Hip-Hop
- May 14, 2003: CD Reviews: Zwan, Jayhawks Attempt To Escape Their Past
- February 25, 2003: Concert Review: Audioslave Gives Faithful Fans What They Want
- February 14, 2003: Concert Review: Roots’ Musical Journey Is Sometimes Thrilling, Bumpy
2002
- December 31, 2002: Top Ten Albums Of 2002 (Part 2)
- December 31, 2002: Top Ten Albums Of 2002
- December 17, 2002: Johnny Cash Shows He’s A New ‘Man’
- November 19, 2002: Audioslave Is Chained To Rock’s Past
- October 22, 2002: Concert Review: Beck, Flaming Lips Peak Together
- October 22, 2002: Flaming Lips Succeed With Another Surprise
- October 17, 2002: Beck’s New Album Reveals His True Musical Calling
- September 10, 2002: CD Reviews: Metal’s New School Experiences Growing Pains
- August 20, 2002: CD Reviews: Summer’s Heavy Hitters Step Up To The Plate
- July 31, 2002: Review: Wilco Rises To The Challenge
- July 30, 2002: Review: Westerberg Brings It All Back Home
- June 18, 2002: CD Reviews: Young, Costello And Hill Try To Grow As Artists
- May 14, 2002: CD Reviews: Wilco’s Latest Album Outfoxes Labels
- April 23, 2002: Concert Review: Billy Bragg Rocks As ‘Working Class Hero’
- April 16, 2002: CD Reviews: Cracker, Gomez Take Roots Music In New Directions
- March 26, 2002: Music Reviews: N.E.R.D., Super Furry Animals
- February 27, 2002: SoundBytes: David’s Grammy Predictions 2002
- February 21, 2002: Doors Keyboardist Pens Novel About Morrison Reunion
- January 10, 2002: Mos Def Unveils New Rock Band
- January 2, 2002: Top Ten Albums Of 2001
2001
- December 4, 2001: George Harrison: Rock’s ‘Dark Horse’ Always Recognized Others
- November 20, 2001: Ben Folds, Mazzy Star Singer Make Solo Debuts
- November 1, 2001: The Strokes, New Order Resuscitate New Wave
- October 30, 2001: Jane’s Addiction’s Re-‘Relapse’ Is A Familiar Fix
- October 15, 2001: Live’s Latest Album Certifies Fall From Grace
- October 11, 2001: ‘O Brother’ Singers Craft New Songs That Sound Old
- October 11, 2001: Strummer’s New Album Goes ‘Global’
- September 30, 2001: Ryan Adams’ New Album Is Close To ‘Gold’
- August 9, 2001: Clapton Unleashes Hits, Blues Covers For St. Paul ‘Farewell’
- August 9, 2001: New Albums: Iggy Looks Back, Farrell Heads For Dance Floor
- June 28, 2001: June’s New Releases Show Artists Eluding Expectations
- June 17, 2001: Prince Ends Weeklong String Of Shows With ‘Celebration’
- June 7, 2001: Dylan Bios Seek To Understand ‘How Does It Feel?’
- May 30, 2001: May’s Record Review Roundup: Veterans Present Latest Efforts
- May 3, 2001: Texas Songwriter’s New Record Basks In Influences
- April 19, 2001: April’s Record Review Roundup: A Classic Makes A Slight Return
- April 19, 2001: Documentary Trails Rockers’ Search For Woody Guthrie
2000
- October 23, 2000: Simon’s New Album Stresses Sounds Of Silence
- October 3, 2000: Counting Crows, Live Prove They’re ‘Big Stars’
- September 14, 2000: Williams Sheds Overalls For Cocktail Dress
- August 9, 2000: New Band Offers Classic Psychedelic Sound
- August 6, 2000: Bob Marley Film Shows How Star Is Born
- July 17, 2000: Bob Dylan, Phil Lesh: Bard And The Bore
- July 1, 2000: Jayhawks Try To Make You ‘Smile’
- June 4, 2000: Where The Bands Are: Summer Tours
- May 23, 2000: Young’s ‘Silver & Gold’ Mines Familiar Vein
- April 28, 2000: B.B. King Proves He Is Still Royalty
- April 12, 2000: Lou Reed: Opposite Of ‘Shiny, Happy People’
- March 30, 2000: Fishbone’s New CD Drowns In Mainstream
- March 20, 2000: Anthology Is A Great Way To Meet MC5
- March 13, 2000: Oasis Looks For Pop Paradise After Drought
- March 5, 2000: Music Bio Left ‘Waiting For The Man’
- February 25, 2000: Santana Is ‘Everybody’s Everything’
- February 18, 2000: Online Music: Is That Your Final Answer?
- February 11, 2000: Online Music: The Answers Are In
- January 31, 2000: MP3 Or Not, This Is The Future Of Music
- January 21, 2000: A Solo Q-Tip Fulfills His Quest
- January 16, 2000: Curtis Mayfield Was More Than His Music
- January 4, 2000: New Year, New Music: 1999’s Best Albums
1999
- December 30, 1999: Albums Of The Century, Part 2
- December 30, 1999: The Best Albums Of The 20th Century …
- December 12, 1999: Remembering The Band’s Rick Danko
- December 10, 1999: Review: Fiona Apple’s Latest Lacks Core
- December 10, 1999: Dr. Dre Fights Against His Past
- December 3, 1999: The Boss Keeps The Dream Alive
- November 24, 1999: Beck Reinvents Self As Horny Soul Man
- November 20, 1999: New Music: The Clash, Rage ‘Battle’ On
- November 11, 1999: Cuban Musicians Say Forget Me Not