Elyssa Goodman
X Singer Exene Cervenka on Punk’s Past, Present and Future
Resplendent in brown hair blasted with thick blonde streaks, X lead singer Exene Cervenka is somewhere else when she performs. As the band rips through its masterful cover of Jerry Lee Lewis' 'Breathless,' she looks out into the audience, holds her hands close to her and closes her eyes. The sigh punctuating each line of singing floats off of her lips into the audience, tasting of raw sugar. “You
Dismemberment Plan’s Travis Morrison Talks ‘Less Neurotic’ New Album ‘Uncanney Valley’
Travis Morrison holds many titles. He's a computer programmer and social media platform developer -- check out Shoutabl, a tool for bands to promote their music -- and, of course, he's the frontman for cult indie faves the Dismemberment Plan. Known for their unusual funky, punky sound and Morrison’s offbeat songwriting, D-Plan return today (Oct. 15) with 'Uncanney Valley,' their first album in 12
Blondie Stage Killer Homecoming Gig at NYC’s Roseland Ballroom – Exclusive Photos
Before seeing Blondie live for the first time, one's liable to feel a certain worry creep in. The legendary New York City band features one of rock 'n' roll's grand dames, Debbie Harry, and given that she's been at it since the '70s, it's only natural to think, "What if she’s not the same as she used to be?”