Billy Squier

Be My Valentine. Not.

Motorhead, Black Crowes, Butthole Surfers shows announced

When Motorhead rocked the Fillmore Auditorium last September, Lemmy and crew had the Misfits in tow. When the band hits the venue again on Saturday, September 26 the metal legends will co-headline with Reverend Horton Heat, and Nashville Pussy gets things warmed up. The Black Crowes also return the ... More >>

Beyond Playlist: The Jonas Brothers and more

Jonas Brothers Lines, Vines and Trying Times (Hollywood) Of course the Jonai are interested in broadening their demographic appeal. At this point, after all, medical science is unable to prevent girls from aging beyond their twelth birthday. But their approach to sonic maturation is flat-out inex ... More >>

Westword Music Showcase 2007

Saturday, June 16

Local Color

Backbeat writers weigh in on local CDs

The Latest Noels

'Tis the season to rate another avalanche of holiday discs.

The Same Old Shlock

Proof that today's popular music is just as good -- and bad -- as it's always been.

The Revenge of Guilty Pleasures

Readers come up with their own list of songs that are so bad they're good.

Playlist

YULE'S GOLD

THE GOOD, THE BAND AND THE UGLY CHRISTMAS ALBUMS FOR 1994.