But the rhythm of the mix tape is the rhythm of romance, the analog hum of a physical connection between two sloppy, human bodies.

Madonna was so flamboyant in terms of her look, her style, her public pronouncements, her religious taboo-smashing.

Every American wants a clean slate, but nobody wants to lose what they've got.

Monogamous musicians are like vegan hockey players.

Morrissey was my Mrs. Garrett, the house mother from the Facts of Life, a soothing adult figure giving me words of wisdom.

The 2000s were the time when bromance became a kind of love that dared to speak its name. As a high-water mark of bro culture, nothing can ever top the MTV series 'Bromance,' with Brody Jenner and his search for a new BFF.

It takes only one bad amp to turn your ears to oatmeal: That's how old hippies became Yanni fans.