Vincent Caruso is a freelance writer and editor based in Chicago, IL. Musings on the topics of music, culture and politics have appeared in the likes of Prefix Magazine, the Daily Beast, Reason Magazine, Brooklyn Vegan, Design Bureau and others. Author of several regrets and producer of many aborted ideas. I believe in a higher power chord. Frequently cyberbullied at @vncnt_csmr.
Vincent Caruso
30 Years Ago: Sonic Youth Perfect Their Sound on ‘Sister’
Sonic Youth found the balance between experimentalism and pop structures that would serve them well over the next few years on 1987's 'Sister.'
45 Years Ago: Roxy Music Takes Glam Rock to Art School on Their Self-Titled Debut
Roxy Music mixed up Old Hollywood style and forward-thinking rock music on their first record.
40 Years Ago: The Sex Pistols Crash the Queen’s Silver Jubilee
In a jeering display of monarchical mockery, the band ferried alongside the Queen on the River Thames, blasting the treasonous anthems plaguing the Commonwealth.
Fugazi Albums Ranked in Order of Awesomeness
Ever since their late-'80s beginnings in the Washington, D.C., hardcore punk scene, Fugazi have been celebrated for their uncompromising approach to music.
30 Years Ago: Fugazi Is Born
Political disaffection is baked into Fugazi's very name.
10 Years Ago: Dinosaur Jr. Reunite With ‘Beyond’
'Beyond' was Dinosaur Jr.'s first record with its original lineup since 1988's 'Bug.'
Dinosaur Jr. Albums Ranked in Order of Awesomeness
Our ranking of Dinosaur Jr.'s catalog shows that their reunion efforts have been as potent as their seminal records.
Prince Suggests Trying a ‘New Position': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
'Parade' is unfortunately overlooked because of the 'Under the Cherry Moon' movie, but "New Position" suggests the album deserves better.
The Story of Townes Van Zandt
Legendary singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt passed away on Jan. 1, 1997.
When the Clash Opened the Roxy on New Year’s Day
Looking to become London's answer to CBGB, the Roxy opened on Jan. 1, 1977 with two sets by the Clash.