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The Rip Van Winkle of Punk [NSFW]
The Rip Van Winkle of Punk [NSFW]
By Daniel Genis
June 27, 2014

During a decade in prison, Spike missed the memo that punk had died. Now he's out, reviving his band and playing shows in Tompkins Square Park like CBGB never closed down.

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What Would Eminem Read?
What Would Eminem Read?
By Adina Applebaum
June 26, 2014

You might not be the real Slim Shady, but you can read like he would.

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Michael Jackson’s Library
Michael Jackson’s Library
By Genna Rivieccio
June 25, 2014

On the fifth anniversary of his death, we take a look at the King of Pop’s collection of books.

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I’m with the Band: 8 of Your Favorite Authors’ Musical Side Projects
I’m with the Band: 8 of Your Favorite Authors’ Musical Side Projects
By Adina Applebaum
June 09, 2014

When they’re not writing your favorite books, they’re making your favorite music … or at least trying to.

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In Defense of Musical Theater
In Defense of Musical Theater
By Michelle King
June 06, 2014

It's much more than jazz hands. It's life and death, childhood and growing up.

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A Literary Playlist: 8 of Your Favorite Authors’ Most-Loved Bands
A Literary Playlist: 8 of Your Favorite Authors’ Most-Loved Bands
By Adina Applebaum
June 05, 2014

The soundtrack to your favorite novel might be stranger than you think.

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Morrissey’s Unhappy Birthday Reading List
Morrissey’s Unhappy Birthday Reading List
By Genna Rivieccio
May 22, 2014

Celebrate Moz’s birthday the way he would: sulking in a corner over a good book.

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The Recipe Project
The Recipe Project
By One Ring Zero
May 09, 2014

David Chang, the chef behind Momofuku, discusses fried chicken, David Bowie and girlfriends who like Desperate Housewives.

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A Brief Timeline of Shout-Outs to Poetry in Rap
A Brief Timeline of Shout-Outs to Poetry in Rap
By Adina Applebaum
April 02, 2014

Was Homer the original G?

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Wearing Your Fiction on Your Sleeve
Wearing Your Fiction on Your Sleeve
By Freddie Moore
March 19, 2014

Simon Jacobs, editor of Safety Pin Review, discusses his D.I.Y. literary magazine and Saturn, his new collection of stories about David Bowie.

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