Chris Kissel is a writer based in Los Angeles.
Chris Kissel
20 Years Ago: Sunny Day Real Estate Fall Apart But Still Release ‘LP2′
Although the influential emo outfit broke up in the middle of recording their second album, Sub Pop gave it an all-pink cover and released it as 'LP2.'
24 Years Ago: My Bloody Valentine Release the Shoegaze Masterpiece ‘Loveless’
If perfect pop records are like novels, 'Loveless' is a novel with the last 10 pages ripped out.
25 Years Ago: Pearl Jam Take the Stage for the First Time Ever
With a different name but an unmistakeable sound, Mookie Blaylock (aka Pearl jam) made a pit stop on their way to superstardom at Seattle's Off Ramp Cafe on October 22, 1990.
Titus Andronicus Premiere ‘No Future Part IV’ Video + Guest on ‘WTF With Mark Maron’
Stickles talked with Maron about the making of 'The Most Lamentable Tragedy.'
Travis Barker Says He Had a Premonition of the Plane Crash He Survived
But the Blink-182 drummer said that if the crash didn't kill him, his drug addiction might have.
Could a Husker Du Reunion Be Coming Soon?
The legendary alternative forefathers just launched a new website, but bassist Greg Norton said a reunion requires aligning "a lot of moving parts."
30 Years Ago: The Replacements Release Their Contradictory Classic ‘Tim’
On their major label debut, the Replacements started to take themselves seriously and became self-aware as they veered towards self-destruction.
Watch Morrissey Perform ‘Kiss Me a Lot’ on the BBC’s ‘Alan Carr: Chatty Man’
Morrissey performed the 'World Peace is None of Your Business' track on the British comedy talk show.
The Flaming Lips WIll Be Miley Cyrus’ Band on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Like it or not, the Flaming Lips' creative dalliance with Miley Cyrus continues.
Watch Foo Fighters Cover Pink Floyd to Close Out the First Night of the Austin City Limits Festival
Dave Grohl is still confined to his throne, but that hasn't slowed down Foo Fighters' recent run of legendary shows. The streak continued at ACL Music Festival.