Eric Harvey

Eric Harvey is a PhD candidate in Indiana University's Department of Communication and Culture. He has also written for Rolling Stone, Spin, Pitchfork, and The Village Voice.

Why the Christmas-Song Canon Has a Baby-Boomer Bias

Why the Christmas-Song Canon Has a Baby-Boomer Bias

One era produced more enduring pop Christmas tunes than any other for social and technological reasons More »

The Perfect Gift for the Music Geek on Your List? Books

The Perfect Gift for the Music Geek on Your List? Books

Ten pieces of great writing about listening More »

R.E.M.: America's Greatest Band

R.E.M.: America's Greatest Band

What other U.S. group was as good for as long as Michael Stipe and co. were? More »

'Retromania': Why Is Pop Culture Addicted to Its Own Past?

'Retromania': Why Is Pop Culture Addicted to Its Own Past?

A new book says we're wallowing in our memories more than ever—and that cultural innovation is stagnating More »

America by Song: 8 Tunes From 2011 About the U.S.A.

America by Song: 8 Tunes From 2011 About the U.S.A.

Our country as portrayed by today's rappers, country stars, and pop icons More »

Clarence Clemons and the History of the Rock Sideman

Clarence Clemons and the History of the Rock Sideman

Will there ever be another figure like Springsteen's legendary, saxophone-wielding sidekick? More »

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