Joe Robinson

Born on the outskirts of Motown and raised in the shadow of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Joe has been writing about rock music since interviewing Shudder to Think's Craig Wedren for his high school newspaper -- back when bands like Shudder to Think were recording for major labels. He's written for the Cleveland Free Times, Alternative Press, the Village Voice, SuicideGirls and a variety of other online publications and blogs, some of which have not existed in years. He started with Townsquare in 2011 writing for Loudwire and Ultimate Classic Rock, and has been with Diffuser.fm since it launched in spring 2012.

TV’s Most Surreal Musical Performances – Elliott Smith at the Oscars

When indie troubadour Elliott Smith took the stage at the 70th Academy Awards to perform two minutes and 14 seconds of his tune 'Miss Misery' back in 1998, he did so for one reason and one reason only: to fend off a threat.

What Would David Lynch’s ‘Return of the Jedi’ Look Like?

It's long been common knowledge to 'Star Wars' scholars and David Lynch fans that the director was once offered a chance to direct 'Return of the Jedi.'

Neutral Milk Hotel, Judas Priest and Nas Keep Austin’s Fun Fun Fun Fest Weird

It takes a lot for the Fun Fun Fun Fest to live up to its name, but the 2014 edition of the annual gathering in Austin seems primed to do just that.

TV’s Most Surreal Musical Performances – Nine Inch Nails on ‘Dance Party USA’

Trent Reznor can laugh about it all he wants these days, but there must have been at least a part of him that was thrilled for the chance to parade his Nine Inch Nails in front of a national television audience on 'Dance Party USA' in the months following the release of their debut album, 'Pretty Hate Machine.'

TV’s Most Surreal Musical Performances – No Doubt

The year was 1990, and No Doubt was a band hardly living up to its name.

Coldplay Bring Some ‘Magic’ to ‘Jimmy Fallon’

Fresh off an appearance on 'Saturday Night Live,' Coldplay didn't have far to travel when they turned up on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' last night to perform 'Magic.'

10 ’90s TV Shows Worth a Second Look

In many ways, the '90s can be seen as a sort of Golden Age of television.

TV’s Most Surreal Musical Performances: Elvis Costello Sabotages the Beastie Boys

In the annals of 'Saturday Night Live' history, Elvis Costello's infamous 1977 performance of 'Radio Radio' will go down as one of the most memorable of all time.

Call Your Boo – ‘DuckTales’ Theme Gets a Sexy Slow Jam

If you're old enough to remember spending weekday afternoons during the waning years of your pre-'Nevermind' life in front of the TV watching Disney's 'DuckTales' cartoon, you probably know where Ducktails, the dream-pop side project of Real Estate's Matt Mondanile, got its name.

Arcade Fire Offer Peek Behind the Disco Ball With Tour Documentary

Last September, Arcade Fire treated fans to a bizarre, Roman Coppola-helmed promotional short in advance of their 'Reflektor' album.