Aaron GilbreathMy Failed New Yorker Shouts & Murmur Ideas, Part III: “The End of Shampoo”I loved this popular satire section of the magazine, so I tried to write some funny satire myself. All my attempts fell flat. Or did they…Oct 28, 2020Oct 28, 2020
Aaron GilbreathRemoving Beethoven’s Wig: A Classical Music Reading ListAP Photo/Capital City Weekly, James BrooksOct 19, 2020Oct 19, 2020
Aaron GilbreathDown the Rabbit Hole: A Psychedelic Reading ListJahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesOct 7, 2020Oct 7, 2020
Aaron GilbreathA Genre of Myths: A Jazz Reading ListTommy Potter, Charlie Parker, and Max Roach performing. William Gottlieb/RedfernsSep 24, 2020Sep 24, 2020
Aaron GilbreathTangled Up in Bob Stories: A Dylan Reading ListMusic legends from Tom Waits to Joni Mitchell immediately heard Dylan’s genius in songs like “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands,“ but not me…Sep 20, 2020Sep 20, 2020
Aaron GilbreathUnity and Resistance: The Message of Bad BrainsRevolutionary times call for revolutionary musicJun 20, 2020Jun 20, 2020
Aaron GilbreathSublime Played Their Most Powerful Song at Their Final Performance“The Ballad of Johnny Butt” is one of the California band’s most moving songs, even if it’s the least-serious soundingApr 3, 20202Apr 3, 20202
Aaron GilbreathWhy I Love the Japanese Fast Food Chain MatsuyaInexpensive beef bowls make good friends while traveling in Japan.Feb 26, 2020Feb 26, 2020