Walking the Walk
Singer/songwriter Christopher Robin takes his stories and makes something out of them
Say You Want a Resolution?
In '10, Dre needs to drop his record, Lil' Wayne should quit drugs (momentarily) and Kid Cudi should stop punching people
Same Bold Scene
Established Connecticut emcees did great things in 2009 — but where was the new blood?
Singular Distinction
Brian Dolzani wants to be the unaccompanied acoustic singer/songwriter people pay to see
Speed Demon
Author and memoirist Stephen Elliott writes about his experiences with sadomasochism, Adderall, murder, abuse and suicide
Bad Vibe
Chris Brown is being welcomed back to magazine covers when he should be shunned just like Ike
Yorn for Something New
With his new album, Pete Yorn departs from his usual creative process and his L.A. home base
The Simple Life
Inspired by a Connecticut winter, singer Sonya Cotton treads lightly on her new record
Style Wars
A debate on how to tell if an emcee is really freestyling and if freestyling is an essential skill to be an emcee
Gods and Monsters
New hip-hop albums: Jay-Z proves he's still relevant while two newbies release undefinable beasts
Live Music
There are venues to please every taste, plus live music is the icing on the cake at every restaurant, bar, club and coffeehouse
Slamming Through Life
Slamfest takes on broader implications and a new sense of urgency as the Live Now Fest
Hall and Oates and Me
Backing the legendary day-glo pop duo, local musician Eliot Lewis sees fewer middle-aged boobs than you’d think
Sketchy Place
Ex-pat Sketch Tha Cataclysm finds a place where people appreciate new hip-hop — Minnesota
Long Time Coming
Norwalk's P.J. Pacifico has built a career that's landed him an opening slot at the Vibes