Chris Kissel is a writer based in Los Angeles.
Chris Kissel
Deerhoof, Yo La Tengo + More Contribute to Off-Kilter Nursery Rhymes Album
Jazz multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Bill Wells has an indie rock supergroup, but they don't want to sing to you. They want to sing to your kids.
Watch Ryan Adams Perform Taylor Swift’s ‘Bad Blood,’ ‘Style’ and ‘Blank Space’ on ‘The Daily Show’
Ryan Adams was the first musical guest on Trevor Noah's 'Daily Show' and he brought three Taylor Swift covers from his version of '1989.'
Who Is America’s Radiohead? Ranking 20 Fitter, Happier Contenders
With 'Kid A' turning 15 this week, we spotlight 20 artists who might be America's answer to the most fearless and cerebral band on the planet.
R.E.M.’s Peter Buck Announces ‘Warzone Earth’ Featuring Jeff Tweedy, Krist Novoselic + More
Buck describes the vinyl-only release as his "best solo record" and "magnum opus."
20 Years Ago: The Flaming Lips Release the Intricate, Shimmering ‘Clouds Taste Metallic’
'Clouds Taste Metallic,' one of the Flaming Lips best and most overlooked albums, is a record unlike anything else in the band's catalog, and in that way more than any other, it's a true Lips record through and through.
The 25 Most Underrated Albums of the Past 25 Years
Sometimes things sound a lot clearer in retrospect.
Do We Still Need SoundCloud?
As SoundCloud exiles the users who put it on the map, it's time to ask whether the crowded streaming field still needs it around.
The Reaction to Spotify’s New Privacy Policy Was Swift (and Totally Overblown)
Don't get angry at streaming services for giving you what you want.
In Defense of Freemium
The fact that we need freemium as a part of the music landscape is a sad reality of today's music industry. But we do need it.
How the Pixies Followed Up ‘Doolittle’ With ‘Bossanova’
The terrain of 'Bossanova' is relatively even compared to the rest of the band's output, but it's no less awe-inspiring.