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Eric

About Me

I am the rock music critic for The Hartford Courant and a contributor to RollingStone.com, Performing Songwriter and the late, lamented No Depression. Read my blog here .

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Jay. Duh.

My Blog

Projekt Revolution 2008

My take on Linkin Park's annual festival, as published on RollingStone.com
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:01:00 GMT

Pitchfork Music Festival

Finally, a music festival that's more than just a crush of scenesters. Organizers of the Pitchfork Music Festival work hard to keep their event manageable, and it definitely shows.Pitchfork Puts Music...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:17:00 GMT

Why rap has become boring

It's a wonder that rappers find time to make albums, given the amount of energy they focus on turning themselves into brands. How is it affecting hip-hop? Find out here:In Rap, Bling's the Thing
Posted by on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:58:00 GMT

Wilco: 'Sky Blue Sky'

Wilco today releases "Sky Blue Sky," its sixth studio album. Read my review:'Blue Sky' Opens Up For Wilco
Posted by on Thu, 17 May 2007 16:47:00 GMT

The Last Town Chorus: Gently Wired

Megan Hickey, leader of the Brooklyn band the Last Town Chorus, talks about playing lap steel guitar, courting danger and her cover of David Bowie's "Modern Love."Gently Wired
Posted by on Thu, 17 May 2007 16:52:00 GMT

Cliks Turn Pain Into Rock Art

Despite the tag at the top, it's not an album review. It's an interview with Lucas Silveira, singer and songwriter of Toronto rock band the Cliks, who turned the emotional turmoil over a failing relat...
Posted by on Thu, 17 May 2007 16:56:00 GMT

Arcade Fire: Firing Back

Montreal pop band the Arcade Fire's second album, "Neon Bible," is among the most highly anticipated new releases this year. Does the album live up to the hype?Arcade Fire Back With Fine New Album
Posted by on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:25:00 GMT

Son Volt: The Search

Jay Farrar is one of the most influential songwriters of his generation. His band, Son Volt, releases its fifth album Tuesday. I interviewed Farrar in New York in January to talk about "The Search" an...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 07:10:00 GMT

Pumping Up Indie Music

Independent music promoters in central and southern Connecticut are helping to grow a scene in a state where audiences are still very much tethered to classic-rock and bad metal. The goal, these group...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 17:52:00 GMT

The Shins: "Wincing the Night Away"

The Shins' third album is well worth the four-year wait.Forget Life Changing; It's Good Pop Music
Posted by on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:46:00 GMT