For the sixth installment of his "View from the Back" column, Paul Shirley looks at the immense popularity of The Black Keys from a new perspective. Head to the replies to read "The Black Keys and the Artist's American Dream," where Paul discusses the tipping point for the band and how it was able to reach millions of people after starting out relatively small in 2003. Remember that you can contact Paul via his read more]

For the fifth installment of his "View from the Back" column, Paul Shirley decides to tackle the task of putting into perspective the wonderful electronic sounds of Cloudkicker. Head to the replies to see his thoughts on Ben Sharp's latest release - not so much a review as it is a different style of insight into the album. Remember that you can contact Paul via his Twitter or...[read more]

Today sees the fourth installment of Paul Shirley's The View from the Back column, and it's about an unlikely musician. Head to the replies to read Shirley's opinion about a recent Chris Cornell solo show and how it made him rethink the artist, and remember you can always email him or get at him on Twitter.

Today we have the third installment of Paul Shirley's guest column, "The View from the Back," to present to you all. Head to the replies to read Paul's recap about 2011, including a Top 10 list with discussion about each record. Remember you can talk to him on Twitter or send him an email if you want.

Today we have the second installment of Paul Shirley's guest column - now entitled "The View from the Back" - to present to you guys. Today, Paul debates the negatives of Spotify and other music streaming services. Head to the replies to read this week's column called "Spotify and Menus," and remember you can talk to him on Twitter or send him an...[read more]

Today, we're bringing you guys a guest column from Paul Shirley - a former NBA player who has written about music and sports for the likes of ESPN, Esquire, Slate and the Wall Street Journal. You can head to the replies to read Paul's column about Amy Klein's departure from Titus Andronicus and, more broadly, the human tendency of how music fans to react to change in a band. Be sure to weigh in with your own thoughts. Paul is the chief editor for read more]

Former NBA player and current ESPN columnist Paul Shirley has written an article about Brand New.

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Just as the subjects of Raphael's paintings weren't the most important thing about them, the subjects of Lacey's lyrics aren't the whole point. The point is the commitment he pours into them. The point is the...[read more]