Andy Hermann

In Defense of … Beck’s ‘Midnite Vultures’
When Beck released his first studio album in six years, ‘Morning Phase,’ earlier this year, most critics and fans gushed.

Eddie Vedder Covers John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ in Concert
Eddie Vedder's been in the news a lot this past week for a profanity-laced anti-war rant he delivered at a Pearl Jam concert in England on July 11.

Weezer Reveal New Album’s Release Date in Teaser Video
After teasing fans with fragments of their forthcoming album 'Everything Will Be Alright in the End' for weeks, Weezer have finally announced a release date for the new music.

Beck’s ‘Song Reader’ Finally Getting Released in Album Form
Beck's 2012 release 'Song Reader,' a collection of sheet music, was an interesting concept, but it also left many fans wishing they could have heard the set's 20 songs as a proper Beck studio album.

Courtney Love Attributes Nirvana’s Rock Hall Induction to Kurt Cobain’s Death
Courtney Love's been doing a pretty good job on staying on the comeback trail lately, publicly burying the hatchet with Dave Grohl, releasing her best song in years, the ferocious 'You Know My Name,' even talking about reviving her acting career and getting Hole back together.

In Defense of … U2’s ‘Zooropa’
Bono famously described ‘Achtung Baby’ as the “sound of four men chopping down ‘The Joshua Tree.’”

Bon Iver Releases New Song, ‘Heavenly Father,’ From ‘Wish I Was Here’ Soundtrack
Anticipation is running pretty high for the soundtrack to Zach Braff's forthcoming sorta-sequel to 'Garden State.'

Coldplay’s ‘Magic’ Gets a Minimalist, Future-Soul Remix
Compared to previous Coldplay albums, 'Ghost Stories' is already a pretty stripped-down, subdued affair.

In Defense of … Genesis’ ‘Invisible Touch’
It's hard to overstate how uncool it was to be a Genesis fan in 1986.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs Singer Karen O Is Releasing a Solo Album
After dipping her toe into solo waters with last year's Oscar-nominated 'The Moon Song,' Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O is taking the full plunge.