And the nominees are. . . Rob Fields Artists/Bands December 8, 2008 0Hat tip to the fabulous Ms. Jack Davey for reminding us that Grammy nominations were announced recently. The Urban/Alternative category...
Black rock: The Soundtrack for the Age of Obama Rob Fields writing beyond boldaslove.us December 7, 2008 0Following is the full post of my column on Blackpower.com. The 21st century in America will officially begin on January...
My column at Blackpower.com Rob Fields writing beyond boldaslove.us December 7, 2008 0Last week, new Web site Blackpower ran my first column. I'll be contributing weekly, offering a Black rockist POV on...
Rockin' out of a hard place Rob Fields Community December 5, 2008 7NPR ran a piece this week by teenager Josetta Adams (right), a Caribbean-American girl who lives in Brooklyn’s East Flatbush...
Weekend Preview: Naked Acts 10th Anniversary Screening! Rob Fields Uncategorized December 5, 2008 0Just a quick reminder. Maybe we'll see you all on Sunday? If you're coming, I suggested advanced tickets, which you...
LISTENING POST: TV on the Radio–"Love Dog" Rob Fields Listening Post December 3, 2008 3My introduction to TV on the Radio was their 2006 album, "Return to Cookie Mountain." It's a funny thing taking...
Odetta, 1930 – 2008, "a majestic figure in American music" Rob Fields Artists/Bands December 3, 2008 0All of music's flags should be at half mast today. Mourn the loss, but celebrate the life, I say. So...
Soho Calling: Rock Hall Annex now open Rob Fields History December 2, 2008 0The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX opened on November 24 on Mercer Street. From the press release: The...
VIDEO: 2008 Best of Black rock redux Rob Fields Annual "Best ofs" December 2, 2008 0If I'd been thinking, I would've done this first. Anyway, here's the quick and dirty version of "Best of 2008"...
Best Black rock releases of 2008. . .? Rob Fields Annual "Best ofs" December 2, 2008 8Up-and-comers Free Era It's December, so in addition to it being holiday time, it's also time for the Boldaslove.us roundup...