Allison Rapp is a New York City-based music and culture journalist. Her work has appeared in Brooklyn Magazine, City Limits and more. She tweets at @allisonrapp22
Allison Rapp
Top 20 Led Zeppelin Solo Songs
There is much to uncover in the four solo catalogs of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham.
Elton John Recovering From Eye Infection That Caused Blindness
The singer assures that although it's an "extremely slow process," he is healing.
Tom Petty’s ‘Long After Dark’ Expanded With Deluxe Reissue
Collection features a dozen rediscovered bonus tracks.
Morrissey Claims Johnny Marr Ignored Smiths Reunion Deal
The singer says he agreed to the "lucrative offer," but the guitarist did not even acknowledge it.
Who Are the ‘Big 4′ of Folk Rock?
Defining folk rock is a paradoxical task, to say the least.
Meet the Man Ruining Your Favorite Rock Songs With Mashups
A Texas-based musician is responsible for a viral channel that splices popular rock, pop and rap tracks into new creations. Here's what he had to say for himself.
Oasis Confirms 2025 Reunion Concerts
"The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned," the band declared. "The great wait is over."
Chappell Roan’s ‘Lesbian Oasis’ Song
There's an interesting connection between the pop star and the Gallagher brothers.
Bruce Springsteen: ‘We Ain’t Doing No Farewell Tour Bull—-‘
"Farewell to what?" he asked his audience. "A thousand people screaming your name? Get the hell out. I ain't going anywhere!"
The 20 Best Elvis Costello Covers
Songwriter has dipped his toes into plenty of other artists' catalogs over the years.