Kenneth Partridge's work has appeared in such publications as USA Today, the Village Voice and the Hartford Courant, as well as online at MTV Hive and HowAboutWe, among other sites. He's helped to edit two encyclopedias -- one on Latin music, the other on reggae -- and penned biographies about Louis Armstrong and the opera singer Marian Anderson. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., with his beloved wife and slightly less beloved record collection.
Kenneth Partridge
Shakers Tour Diary: West Coast Rockers Feel the Boston Love
Our heroes have a rad time in Beantown, intestinal unpleasantness notwithstanding.
Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hutz Talks Overcoming Negativity and Ego, Driving the Masses ‘Bananas’
In the great liquor store of life, Eugene Hutz doesn’t stick to the beer and wine aisles.
Shakers Tour Diary: Cali Foursome Hits NYC, Pees in Butcher Shops, Eats Copious Amounts of Pizza + More
Our heroes take a big ol' bite out of NYC.
Shakers Tour Diary: L.A. Rockers Land in Philly, Scarf Cheesesteak, Hit the Studio + Drink Like Champs
In the first installment of their guest-blog series, the Shakers recount their adventures in Philadelphia, where they generally lived the dream.
Australian Duo Standish/Carlyon Discuss Dub, Dark Moods and Their Debut Album
The debut album from Standish/Carlyon is called ‘Deleted Scenes,’ and sure enough, it plays like the soundtrack to what would be one hell of a film.
Silver Swans’ Ann Yu Shares Her Top 10 Songs About New Love
Having just released a new single called 'Sea of Love,' Yu dives into the emotional deep end with this thoughtful playlist.
Remembering Maxwell’s: Ted Leo, Screaming Females and the Feelies Eulogize Legendary Hoboken Rock Club
For New York City rock fans, the already-short list of reasons to visit New Jersey is about to get a little shorter.
Nirvana’s Weirdest TV Moments
Yesterday, the Internet was abuzz over a newly unearthed commercial Nirvana made in 1993 to promote 'In Utero,' their follow-up to their massive breakthrough 'Nevermind.' The promo spot is quite possibly the strangest thing Nirvana -- or any rock band, really -- ever committed to tape, and it got us thinking about some of the group's other oddball TV appearances.
Bridges and Powerlines: The Crucial Cut Interview
Learn all about the group behind 'Bushwick,' your pick for the best MP3 we gave away in May 2013.
Bronze Radio Return Pick Their Top 5 Americana Albums
Bronze Radio Return singer Chris Henderson makes us a brand-new playlist of (sorta) old-timey jams.