Left Unsaid: Never Ending, It’s Better That Way – DIY Punk Rock and Beyond, an interview with Mario Rivera
Basia Bulat – Basia’s Palace | The Power of Confident Love Songs Adam P. Newton·February 19, 2025Safely ensconced in my 40s, few things surprise me more about my music listening habits than my affection...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·2 mins read
Waldo’s Gift – Malcolm’s Law | Heartfelt Post-Rock Actually Exists Adam P. Newton·January 21, 2025Post-rock might be the most nebulous genre in the Western rock canon. Critics and fans alike have found...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·2 mins read
APN’s Top 24 Albums of 2024 | Terrible Year. Wonderful Music. Adam P. Newton·December 12, 2024What an absolute trash year. The world is literally and figuratively on fire. Fascism is on the rise....Best Albums Of The Year ListsBest of ListsFeaturedHip HopJazzMusicRock & Roll·7 mins read
Bottom Bracket – I’m So Afraid of Where | Examining the Music History Books Adam P. Newton·November 11, 2024I used to believe in the idea of timeless music. The iconic stuff had to be of everlasting...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·2 mins read
Miranda and the Beat – Can’t Take It | Stop Worrying and Just Rock Adam P. Newton·October 21, 2024Look – it’s Fall 2024. Can genre revivalism please die? Musicians, critics, and fans alike despise how clickbait...Album ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
Mr. Gnome – A Sliver of Space | Where Noise Meets Nuance Adam P. Newton·September 27, 2024“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” It’s one of the oldest and most hackneyed cliches on the...Album ReviewsFeatured·1 min read
Franz Nicolay – Band People: The Art of Making Music Adam P. Newton·September 12, 2024I spent a few years in my 20s playing in a rock band with some friends. Skill-wise, I...FeaturedMusicMusic Book ReviewRock & Roll·2 mins read
APN’s Indie Inspection – June 2024 Adam P. Newton·June 18, 2024In this monthly feature, I dive into new releases from a handful of artists that deserve attention. In...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicNew JamsReview·7 mins read
Pedro the Lion – Santa Cruz | Fed-Up and Frustrated About Faith Adam P. Newton·June 6, 2024Honestly, I’m not sure where to begin with my review of this excellent new Pedro the Lion album....Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicReviewRock & Roll·3 mins read
APN’s Indie Inspection – May 2024 Adam P. Newton·May 20, 2024Welcome to “The Indie Inspection!” In this monthly feature, I dive into new releases from a handful of...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·7 mins read