Tag: bruce springsteen

At 7:48 p.m. on Nov. 4, before polls closed, New York City mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani released a video on social media platforms like Instagram and X titled, “New York is A-Changing,” which featured the song “The Times They Are A-Changing” by music icon Bob Dylan.

Every time we purchase an album, new or old, box set or single, we applaud all those bad girls and boys who play that rock ‘n’ roll. We love our records like some love Jesus; they do the same thing to our souls.

Upon publication of this story, summer will be a short 40 days away. And just as Country Time Lemonade commercials act as a bell in my head – forever ringing in bright blue skies and bathing suits – new album releases, upcoming blockbusters, concert tours and various forms of local entertainment serve as other telltale signs and flags of encouragement that vacation is on its way.

Next Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of the day I came into this world. Finally, the beginning of adulthood. I will no longer fall under the classification of teenager. I will officially be – gasp! – a grown-up.

The cover spread on this month’s issue of Rolling Stone is quite impressive indeed. Certified rock legends stand side by side, glaring stoically at the photographer, a large American flag sprawled behind them.

Put this paper down right now if you think that winning a Grammy is any indication of the relevance, integrity, artistry or quality of music.