Tower Records Inc.

Operation Cock Block tries to protect women's hearts and pocketbooks from this crooked Casanova

My moment with John Hughes

John Hughes.​When news broke yesterday about the death of director John Hughes at age 59, I couldn't help thinking back on my brief encounter with the maker of iconic '80s teen flicks such as Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The year was 1985, and I was living ... More >>

How I missed my chance to see Michael Jackson live

An image from the Jacksons' 1984 Victory tour. Regrets: I've had a few. And one of them is not going to see Michael Jackson in concert when I had free tickets to do so. The year was 1984, and to make money while attending UCLA, I worked at the famous (and now long gone) Tower Records branch on L.A ... More >>

Elvis Perkins tries to move out of the darkness

An image from the Jacksons' 1984 Victory tour. Regrets: I've had a few. And one of them is not going to see Michael Jackson in concert when I had free tickets to do so. The year was 1984, and to make money while attending UCLA, I worked at the famous (and now long gone) Tower Records branch on L.A ... More >>

Q&A with Elvis Perkins

Elvis Perkins, right, and the other members of Elvis Perkins in Dearland. Not surprisingly, the leader of Elvis Perkins in Dearland (a band headlining the hi-dive on Friday, May 8) is none other than Elvis Perkins, a singer-songwriter of uncommon depth and gravitas. Find out for yourself by reading ... More >>

A Towering Fall

Elvis Perkins, right, and the other members of Elvis Perkins in Dearland. Not surprisingly, the leader of Elvis Perkins in Dearland (a band headlining the hi-dive on Friday, May 8) is none other than Elvis Perkins, a singer-songwriter of uncommon depth and gravitas. Find out for yourself by reading ... More >>

Cred Sheet

Stuff you need to know to avoid ostracism.

An Incredible Twist

Stuff you need to know to avoid ostracism.

Reel to Real

Live From Ebbets Field brings classic concerts back to life.

Hootenanny

Oakhurst injects roots rock with a heady dose of bluegrass.

The Beatdown

Get out of Denver, baby, go!

At Long Last, Beauty

Rex Ray's newest collages stop hearts at Rule.

Last Chance for Change

Last Chance Week gives voters a chance to punch in.

Evening of the Improv

Last Chance Week gives voters a chance to punch in.

Slay Ride

Still reigning in blood, Slayer gives the devil his due.

Now Hear This

Still reigning in blood, Slayer gives the devil his due.

Diamonds Are Forever

Anyone trying to steal the spotlight from David Lee Roth is asking for an ass-kicking.

Ripple Effect

Ken Burns's Jazz remains controversial. But its effect on album sales is difficult to dispute.

U2

All That You Can¹t Leave Behind (Interscope)

Ransom Notes

Can one man convince millions of people to pay for their “free” music?

All The Kings Men

Thanks to an exhaustive deal with K-tel, the music of Chris Daniels and the Kings shall be released.

Brian's Song

Listening to the distant echoes of a pop-rock genius.

Golden Years

Terraform Records covers the extremes of the local dance spectrum.

Master of the Universe

Mix Master Mike wants you to know how the tables turn.

Mall About Town

The owners of the Cherry Creek mall are fighting for your right to shop, but their neighbors aren't buying it.

Feedback

The owners of the Cherry Creek mall are fighting for your right to shop, but their neighbors aren't buying it.

A Dogg's Life

Vamp Dogg serves up songs fresh from the streets.

My Seven Hours With Lilith

A chromosome-challenged critic gets in touch with his feminine side.

Josie and the Hepcats

Josie Kreuzer gives rockabilly a new twang.

Feedback

Josie Kreuzer gives rockabilly a new twang.

Older Is Bitter

Josie Kreuzer gives rockabilly a new twang.

It's Surreal Thing

Josie Kreuzer gives rockabilly a new twang.

Agony and Ivory

Josie Kreuzer gives rockabilly a new twang.

Yesterday and Today

What the years have done to the Who.

Feedback

What the years have done to the Who.

Thrills for the week

What the years have done to the Who.

Feedback

What the years have done to the Who.

Dulli Noted

The Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli, in black, white and gray.

ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SINGERS!

THE KINGS OF CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC BELIEVE THAT THEIR PRAYERS ARE ABOUT TO BE ANSWERED.