Chris Kissel is a writer based in Los Angeles.
Chris Kissel
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.
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 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.
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.
Watch Ryan Adams Perform Taylor Swift’s ‘Bad Blood,’ ‘Style’ and ‘Blank Space’ on ‘The Daily Show’
Ryan Adams was the first musical guest on Trevor Noah's 'Daily Show' and he brought three Taylor Swift covers from his version of '1989.'
Who Is America’s Radiohead? Ranking 20 Fitter, Happier Contenders
With 'Kid A' turning 15 this week, we spotlight 20 artists who might be America's answer to the most fearless and cerebral band on the planet.
20 Years Ago: The Flaming Lips Release the Intricate, Shimmering ‘Clouds Taste Metallic’
'Clouds Taste Metallic,' one of the Flaming Lips best and most overlooked albums, is a record unlike anything else in the band's catalog, and in that way more than any other, it's a true Lips record through and through.
The 25 Most Underrated Albums of the Past 25 Years
Sometimes things sound a lot clearer in retrospect.
U2 Fans Open Record Store Day Release Only to Find Tool EP Inside
First, U2 was sneaking Songs of Innocence into your iTunes account. Now, they're having the opposite problem.
U.S. Begins Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria
The U.S. began "intense" operations in Syria against the terror group ISIS early Tuesday, sending bombers, fighters, and Tomahawk missiles into ISIS-dominated territory in the northern part of the country.
How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma
A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties.
To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated...