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
Lawsuit Over Kanye West’s King Crimson Sample Settled
The suit was filed two years ago and involves West's usage of "21st Century Schizoid Man."
Bands Recruit COVID-Sniffing Dogs to Detect Virus on Tours
Results suggest trained dogs are more accurate than traditional testing protocols.
14 Rock Stars Who Served in the U.S. Military
A salute to veterans who served their country.
How a Safecracker Broke Into Prince’s Locked Vault
"It was a beautiful sight to see."
Norm Macdonald, Former ‘SNL’ Weekend Update Anchor, Dead at 61
Comedian had privately battled cancer for the past nine years.
Hurricane Henri Halts ‘We Love NYC’ Central Park Concert Mid-Song
Severe weather cut the event intended to celebrate New York City's reopening short.
Nation’s First Daytime Drive-In Movie Theater Opens
Visitors to Loco Drive-In won't have to wait til dark to watch their favorite films.
Latest Rock Hall of Fame Candidates: Five Best 2022 Options
The 2022 nominations won't arrive for some time, but it's good to be prepared.
The Song Elton John Can’t Wait to Stop Playing
"I have to say, when the last show is done at the end of the tour, I will never, ever sing that song again.”
How Bon Jovi Became the First Rock Band to Top the Country Chart
"Who Says You Can't Go Home" shot to No. 1 in 2006.
How Tom Petty Ad-Libbed ‘Wildflowers’ in Just One Take
Rocker was shocked by how easily the track came to him.