I can’t believe I’m writing another edition of “the days are long but the years are short.” Here we go. This was an extremely tough year for …
Books
Believe: The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso
When people ask me about my favorite band, album, or guitar player, I usually say something like “how about a top five or ten list instead” …
On the Record: Music journalists on their lives, craft, and careers
I had a feeling I was going to like this book – and the Almost Famous references were two of many immediate indicators. Right after the …
Maybe In Another Life
As with all the Taylor Jenkins Reid books I’ve read – Daisy Jones & The Six, Malibu Rising, Carrie Soto Is Back, and The Seven Husbands …
Brothers
At 71 years old, Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen has said a lot of goodbyes. But none of them hit as hard as the loss of his brother – …
Turn Around Bright Eyes
Rob Sheffield is the best. He is clever, funny, and loves music. I mean he LOVES music. “Music isn’t an accessory to a lifestyle – it’s part …
Kook
At 45 years old, author Peter Heller sets out to not only learn to surf in six months but to also pass the “kook” aka beginner stage by the …
High Bias: The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape
Ah cassette tapes. As a child born in the early 80s and raised in the 90s, mixtapes were everything. I spent so much time recording songs …
Peter Heller Visited Edwards!
So far this year I have read four books by Peter Heller including The Painter, Celine, The River, and The Last Ranger so I couldn’t wait to …
