An Open Letter to Maynard James Keenan
by: Heather Fawn A letter to the frontman of the band Tool, who wants nothing to do with the band or their fans anymore… Dear…
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Remembering Shannon Hoon
by: Michael Shields Twenty years ago this month the world lost an inspiring, eccentric human being, whose profound impact was never fully understood… “I know…
Guitar God
by: Michael Shields A conversation with Trey Anastasio reveals the methods of a savant, and the humbleness of a true gentleman… It has been a…
Miley’s World
by: Christopher Rockwell A skeptic gives himself over fully to Miley Cyrus’ latest album, Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz… I knew I was in…
Slow Dawn Blues & Bowie
by: Josh Sczykutowicz Getting lost inside David Bowie’s 1983 classic, Let’s Dance, amidst the day’s first blush… It’s 6:24 AM. I have been awake for around…
Twenty Years Later – Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
by: Michael Shields Twenty Years after its release, The Purple Tape’s legend and impact remains just as potent as ever…. In 1995, Raekwon wasn’t so…
Ty Segall’s NYC Residency
by: Michael Shields and Chris Thompson Prolific rocker Ty Segall recently took up residence in New York City for a series of shows, exchanging his…
Best Songs of 2015 (so far)
Across the Margin takes pause in the midst of another year chock full of classic albums to examine the best songs of the year (so…
Twenty Years Later – Fugazi’s Red Medicine
by: Michael Shields Twenty years after its release, Fugazi’s Red Medicine persists as a defining turning point in the career of post-hardcore’s most accomplished band……
Faith No More’s Unconquered Sun, Part Two
by: Douglas Grant The second installment of a two part feature on Faith No More’s return to the spotlight… Part Two: The Album Not one…
Faith No More’s Unconquered Sun
by: Douglas Grant The first of a two part feature on Faith No More’s return to the spotlight… Part One: The Tour Faith No More:…
Twenty Years Later – Mobb Deep’s The Infamous
by: Michael Shields Twenty years after its release, Mobb Deep’s The Infamous remains as menacing and powerful as ever… In the circles I run in,…