In the Studio: Rob Mathes

The Panic at the Disco producer discusses the influence of Dr. Seuss on Pretty. Odd., and explains why Dostoevsky is the man. More

In the Studio: Ari Hest

Home recording technology, Internet distribution and a mobilized fan base merge with Ari Hest's 52, a "concept album" with an intriguing concept: an album determined by online voting. Every week, the New York City songwriter is releasing a new song via online subscription, and at the end of 52 weeks, subscribers will decide which 10 songs will comprise his next full-length record. He's just crossed the halfway point, and unlike Rick Wakeman's medieval rock opera on ice, the concept seems to be working. More

Interview: The B-52s Cindy Willson

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Interview: Hot Chip Love R. Kelly

What do these five club-smashing music geeks think about the likes of Phil Collins, Elton John and R. Kelly? You may be surprised ... More

Van Halen: TD Banknorth Garden, Boston

Eddie and Dave blow off the cobwebs, spray them with Aqua Net and reclaim their arena throne. More

The 25 Best Albums of 2007

Two discoscuzz merchants, two hipster country acts, two actual country acts, two loopy geniuses who gave it away free—and 17 more reasons the album still isn’t dead. More
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