With a few notable exceptions, the popular music of the 1980’s did very little for me. My decade was the … More
Category: Alternative
A Life Lived in “Niche”
I spent part of my day thinking about David Bowie. This is hardly a new phenomenon. It happens at least … More
Donny Fandango Answers Seven Questions from CirdecSongs
(Top photo by Diane Keaggy) I swore off commercial radio in 1985, after being introduced to King Crimson. That band … More
Making (Unexpected) Peace with Jack White
Jack White is coming to St. Louis. Not so long ago, that announcement would have shot past me without so … More
Personal Icon: Steven Wilson
Steven Wilson may be the most popular underground musician in the world. If you’re a progressive rock fan, I guarantee … More
Personal Icon: Living Colour
Living Colour is, to my mind, the most criminally underrated band in music. They came on the scene like a … More
A Series of Happy Bandcamp Accidents
I committed a Bandcamp capital sin. A couple of nights ago, I went to bed — iPad by my side … More
“Nobody Listens Like You Do!”
My book, called I Can’t Be the Only One Hearing This: A Lifetime of Music Through Eclectic Ears, was edited … More
Personal Icon: Les Claypool
Les Claypool is one quirky dude. That’s probably why I like him so much. He is, without question, one of … More
Music Makes the Moment
The local Alternative radio station was having its monthly “Way Back Weekend.” For two days, the station celebrates the music … More
