Tom Hawking

Tom Hawking is an editor at Flavorpill.

Reminder: Songs About Racism Can Actually Be Quite Good

Reminder: Songs About Racism Can Actually Be Quite Good

Listen to these 10 tracks instead of Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's "Accidental Racist." More »

Inside the Real Electric Ladyland: Famous Musicians in the Studio

Inside the Real Electric Ladyland: Famous Musicians in the Studio

A look at where the musical magic happens for artists ranging from Dr. Dre to Thom Yorke More »

'They're Like Cream, but Worse': Harsh Early Reviews of Classic Albums

'They're Like Cream, but Worse': Harsh Early Reviews of Classic Albums

When 'Rolling Stone' panned the Rolling Stones, and other great moments in misguided music criticism More »

The Invisible Beauty of the Microscopic World

The Invisible Beauty of the Microscopic World

Up close and personal with blood vessels, cells, and microorganisms More »

Bono? Nope, That's Mr. MacPhisto: Music's Most Bizarre Alter Egos

Bono? Nope, That's Mr. MacPhisto: Music's Most Bizarre Alter Egos

For each of these ten musicians, one self just isn't enough. More »

'Because I Failed Art School': Musicians On Why They Make Music

'Because I Failed Art School': Musicians On Why They Make Music

Tori Amos does it for the healing; Leonard Cohen does it just because he loves to. And David Bowie does it because he wants to be a superhuman. More »

'You're an Idiot, Babe' and Other Great Bob Dylan Lyrics

'You're an Idiot, Babe' and Other Great Bob Dylan Lyrics

Relive the poignant, brilliant moments of Bob Dylan's songwriting career. More »

A Riot Goin' on in Daydream Nation: 10 Great State-of-the-Country Albums

A Riot Goin' on in Daydream Nation: 10 Great State-of-the-Country Albums

These albums captured the zeitgeist of the ages and political climates that produced them. More »

Musical Martyrs: Bands Who've Been Punished for Their Politics

Musical Martyrs: Bands Who've Been Punished for Their Politics

Pussy Riot isn't the first band to suffer consequences after expressing dissent. More »

10 Great Songs About Politics

10 Great Songs About Politics

These anthems got their messages across loudly, clearly, and eloquently. More »

Give Silence a Chance: 10 Terrible Songs About Politics

Give Silence a Chance: 10 Terrible Songs About Politics

You say you want a revolution, but you never asked for this. More »

25 Great Songwriters on the Art of Songwriting

25 Great Songwriters on the Art of Songwriting

Words of wisdom for aspiring songsmiths More »

'Don't Eat the Yellow Snow' and More Life Advice for Grads From Songs

'Don't Eat the Yellow Snow' and More Life Advice for Grads From Songs

Commencement-worthy words of wisdom, drawn from music More »

Rock, Pop, iPad Apps: A Few of History's Most Versatile Musicians

Rock, Pop, iPad Apps: A Few of History's Most Versatile Musicians

Which musician can get their fingers into the most musical pies? More »

The Best Drug Albums of All Time

The Best Drug Albums of All Time

Whether you're on uppers, downers, or something in between, there's music for you here More »

A Selection of the Weirdest Political Endorsements by Musicians

A Selection of the Weirdest Political Endorsements by Musicians

The strange things that come out of musicians' mouths when they talk about politics More »

The Unexpected Inspirations Behind Beloved Children's Books

The Unexpected Inspirations Behind Beloved Children's Books

The acid trips, war wounds, and survival stories that led to your most treasured childhood fantasies More »

The Most Misunderstood Songs in Rock History

The Most Misunderstood Songs in Rock History

How it feels to find out that your favorite song is really about oral sex or emotional abuse More »

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