Vincent Caruso is a freelance writer and editor based in Chicago, IL. Musings on the topics of music, culture and politics have appeared in the likes of Prefix Magazine, the Daily Beast, Reason Magazine, Brooklyn Vegan, Design Bureau and others. Author of several regrets and producer of many aborted ideas. I believe in a higher power chord. Frequently cyberbullied at @vncnt_csmr.
Vincent Caruso
Weezer Pays Homage to the Beach Boys with New Track, ‘Beach Boys’
Weezer share new track "Beach Boys," an upbeat, post-summer anthem devoted to—you guessed it.
Chad Allan, Founding Member of the Guess Who, Hospitalized Following Stroke
Chad Allan, the founding singer and guitarist for the Guess Who, is being treated at a British Columbia hospital after suffering a stroke.
Prince Denies, Then Surprises, Then Ghosts The Foo Fighters: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Despite Prince's distaste for being covered by the Foo Fighters — or anyone — he had no qualms about returning the favor on one of the world's biggest stages.
45 Years Ago: Roxy Music Takes Glam Rock to Art School on Their Self-Titled Debut
Roxy Music mixed up Old Hollywood style and forward-thinking rock music on their first record.
40 Years Ago: The Sex Pistols Crash the Queen’s Silver Jubilee
In a jeering display of monarchical mockery, the band ferried alongside the Queen on the River Thames, blasting the treasonous anthems plaguing the Commonwealth.
Prince Suggests Trying a ‘New Position': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
'Parade' is unfortunately overlooked because of the 'Under the Cherry Moon' movie, but "New Position" suggests the album deserves better.
The Story of Townes Van Zandt
Legendary singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt passed away on Jan. 1, 1997.
When the Clash Opened the Roxy on New Year’s Day
Looking to become London's answer to CBGB, the Roxy opened on Jan. 1, 1977 with two sets by the Clash.
30 Years Ago: Afrika Bambaataa Creates a Club Classic With ‘Planet Rock: The Album’
'Planet Rock: The Album" put Afrika Bambaataa's groundbreaking 1982 single on a record, but there was so much more within.
5 Reasons Bad Brains Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Bad Brains should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because they didn’t obey punk rock so much as punk rock obeyed Bad Brains.