Music

Being the daughter of a world-famous wrestler should’ve given her a free ride to fame. Instead, it nearly cost her everything.

Or, is there life on Mars?

Manson’s “insane game” and The Doors’ “A Little Game”

Music and morality

What we lose without them

All LeAnn Rimes wanted to do in 2002 was own her womanhood. Unfortunately, some just couldn’t let go of the girl she no longer was.

Guns and algorithms are machines that define what is possible, and therefore what is real

With my friend Jim

As the world sat in theaters watching the Oscar-nominated DRC independence story, the country was undergoing a present-day rewrite.

Every month, 5AM StoryTalk explores a different song about our struggle to lead good and meaningful lives in a confusing, increasingly grim…

Ending the generational curse of believing my era sounded better

Yer favorite Republican hoods have been making headlines following their message of solidarity with Palestine at Coachella

From music to dancing to life

How John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ become universally popular

“Under Your Spell” by The Birthday Massacre broke through my shame and told me that I wasn’t alone

Let’s get relative about musical moments

Holes in your roof, pocket, and floor

The foretold rise & fall of the Midwest princess

From mind control to rock & roll

The trauma and transformation of Clemency Burton-Hill

Hidden tracks, lasting impact: the power of deep cuts

Every month, I explore a different song about our struggle to lead good and meaningful lives in a confusing, increasingly grim modern…

The defiant debut features of Rich Peppiatt kicks with flagrant energy

Timeless music in the nick of time