It’s My Writing and I’ll Gush if I Want To

I can handle constructive criticism. It’s the only way to grow and improve. But sometimes, a criticism — no matter…

Surviving the First (Major) Review

My first book, I Can’t Be the Only One Hearing This, has been getting really good reviews. Between the words…

One of the great benefits of being a music journalist has been getting the opportunity to relate to musicians on…

Progressive rock has been part of my musical vocabulary for more than three decades. The foundation of my love for…

While it may seem like it, I actually don’t hear everything. I check out more bands than the average (or…

I’m not one for nostalgia tours. Watching an artist or band try to recapture the glory of two or three…

There’s something to be said for consistency. Some bands figure out what works for them, and then run that formula…