Chris Kissel is a writer based in Los Angeles.
Chris Kissel
Florence + the Machine to Replace Foo Fighters as Glastonbury Headliners
The British outfit will step up to the main spot after Dave Grohl's broken leg forced Foo Fighters to pull out.
One Tiny Czech Village Presses More Vinyl Than Any Other Place in the World
If you've purchased a decent amount of records, there is a good chance at least a few of them were pressed in a tiny village in the Czech Republic.
Grooveshark Closes Down, Posts Apology on Website
For a company that served as a precursor to today's music industry, and a trailblazer for streaming music platforms, it's not the most dignified exit.
U2 Fans Open Record Store Day Release Only to Find Tool EP Inside
First, U2 was sneaking Songs of Innocence into your iTunes account. Now, they're having the opposite problem.
Apple Reportedly Pursuing Taylor Swift Exclusive, Hiring Music Writers for New Streaming Service
Apple is starting to make more significant moves toward the launch of its music streaming service.
Which U.S. Cities Have the Most Record Stores?
Do you live in one of the best cities in the U.S. for vinyl?
Why Defending ‘Blurred Lines’ Against Marvin Gaye’s Family Is Essential for the Future of Art
This week, I find myself in the awkward position of defending a piece of music I pretty much despise: Robin Thicke's grating, sexist "Blurred Lines."
Sub Pop Founder Bruce Pavitt Recalls the Birth of ‘Indie’ and Reflects on Today’s Music Industry
Bruce Pavitt's new book, Sub Pop USA: The Subterranean Pop Music Anthology, 1980-1988, documents a world before "indie" was a thing.
Warren Haynes On New Gov’t Mule Live Releases + Life After the Allman Brothers
Warren Haynes is celebrating Gov't Mule's 20th anniversary the right way -- by putting out a bunch of great music.
Should Musicians Make Stronger Political Statements? Be Careful What You Wish For
Should artists speak out on big, important social issues just because they can? Even if they don't have anything to say?