Chris Kissel is a writer based in Los Angeles.
Chris Kissel
The 50 Best Songs of 2015 (Part One)
The songs we listened to most this year represent shining beacons of light amid the darkness and turbulence of the time in which they were created.
Album Review: Baroness, ‘Purple’
Coming back from a bus accident that nearly killed them, Baroness unveiled 'Purple' – an album about resurrection, in both word and deed.
The 100 Most Anticipated Albums of 2016
In 2016, we'll officially be a year further in the future than even Doc Brown could envision. So what are we expecting from the music?
22 Modern Musicians Frank Zappa Would’ve Loved
On the 22nd anniversary of his death, we honor Frank Zappa and the staggering amalgam of creativity he released with a list of 22 artists who keep his spirit alive.
21 Musical Collaborations That Didn’t Last Long
In the spirit of a holiday that commemorates one infamously tentative alliance, we present 21 musical collaborations that just couldn't stand the test of time.
Album Review: Deerhoof’s Live Album, ‘Fever 121614′
Deerhoof always sound like they're about to fly off the rails, and their unhinged interplay thrives throughout their first live album.
21 Years Ago: Pearl Jam Take a Left Turn With ‘Vitalogy’
Pearl Jam were reconfiguring themselves as a band whose ambitions transcended traditional measures of success, and that meant making a record on their own shifting terms.
Happy Bjorkday: Iceland’s Weirdest, Most Wonderful Export Turns 50
On the occasion of Björk's 50th birthday, we peel away the 'magic' and explore a career full of the most inventive music of the past three decades.
34 Years Ago: New Order Emerge From Joy Division With ‘Movement’
Joy Division became New Order after the death of Ian Curtis and released 'Movement,' an album that ultimately represents a split in the indie rock family tree.
Modern Masterpieces: 50 Frame-Worthy Album Covers From the 21st Century
When album covers are truly great, they can be works of art in their own right that inform and interact with the music they're meant to represent.