Ten years ago, an anonymous screed sparked a firestorm amongst music critics and rock nerds. DANIEL NESTER follows up with the targets of the Rock Critical List and reassesses the finger pointing. (Profiles | October 20, 2009)
The life of a poet in New York means recognizing the important appellations and knowing when to take the (grant) money and run. DANIEL NESTER recalls life before leaving. (New York, New York | September 23, 2009)
There’s a movement afoot to rewrite rock’s best songs with Christian lyrics, and you haven’t heard about it. Enter the world of “parodeities,” and join DANIEL NESTER in learning some deuteronomy. (Profiles | July 2, 2008)
The names Freddie, Roger, Brian, and John may not mean much to many ’80s music fans, but to DANIEL NESTER they were the best of the decade: Queen, ever the champions. (Stories | June 30, 2004)