They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us
A poet and music critic’s boundary-smashing new collection proves to be one of the year’s most vital documents on an…
Robert Christgau
Robert Christgau’s writing on music and books has appeared in numerous publications. The contents of his long-running music column “Consumer Guide” can be found at robertchristgau.com. His most recent book is the memoir Going into the City.
The Realest Thing You’ve Ever Seen
Bruce Springsteen’s music and stage persona have always turned on authenticity — and the artist-turned-memoirist knows exactly how tricky that…
They Don’t Want to Talk About It
A pair of courageous new memoirs from married music makers.
Monster Anthems
Behind Lady Gaga’s postmodern spectacle, a voice of surprising power.
Unbeautiful Winner: Leonard Cohen
Considering Leonard Cohen’s place in the Tower of Song.