The resurgence of vinyl in the past few years has been an interesting thing. Not only have records made a comeback (as have, inexplicably, cassettes, but that’s another column) but they’re the only physical media that is growing, and practically […]
Dylan and Petty got each other’s mojo back through writing, recording, and touring Tom Petty was more than just a Heartbreaker. He didn’t act like a superstar, although he certainly was qualified to do so. Under the radar, Tom Petty […]
This week we explore the intimate photography of Peter Dervin from Seattle. I called his photos “intimate” even before I saw his imprssive resume, as they reveal a certain familiartity with his subjects that comes only with time and tenderness — both […]
It’s been one heck of a year. Thank goodness a little music was sprinkled in to take the load off. This year marked the return of vinyl as my listening and purchase option of choice. The LP library now looks […]
When Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers returned home to Los Angeles from extensive touring after the fall ’94 release of Wildflowers, the last thing on the bandleader’s mind was making another album. But Petty’s plans to take a musical break […]
