Annie Zaleski

Annie Zaleski is a Cleveland-based journalist who writes regularly for The A.V. Club, and has also been published by Rolling Stone, Vulture, RBMA, Thrillist and Spin.

Tears for Fears
From the Beatles influence to personal strife, revisiting Tears for Fears' complex "Seeds of Love" Annie Zaleski
The enduring resonance of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," 35 years later Annie Zaleski
Ringo Starr
An appreciation of Ringo Starr's dynamic and joyful musical gifts – despite the naysayers Annie Zaleski
"The original rage was intact": Bob Geldof on The Boomtown Rats' comeback, even during the pandemic Annie Zaleski
How Airborne Toxic Event's album "Hollywood Park" became the "soundtrack" to Mikel Jollett's memoir Annie Zaleski
Beastie Boys Story
"Beastie Boys Story" film pays bittersweet tribute to the trio's iconic career and friendship Annie Zaleski
Squeeze
Squeeze is no nostalgia act – the UK band is thriving four decades later with its flawless songcraft Annie Zaleski
Danny Elfman
From "Batman" to Coachella, Danny Elfman reflects on 35 years of TV and film scoring Annie Zaleski
Mystify Michael Hutchence
New INXS doc revives Michael Hutchence's vibrant mystique amidst the band's diminished legacy Annie Zaleski
Holiday Albums
Here are 20 new holiday music releases to bring festive cheer to your ears Annie Zaleski
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R.E.M.’s “Monster” and the legacy of an unsung melancholic masterpiece Annie Zaleski
Peter Buck
Peter Buck has no complaints: On his new Filthy Friends album, R.E.M. reissues and more Annie Zaleski
Rhett Miller
"I went full Christmas": Rhett Miller on writing holiday songs for now and for the ages Annie Zaleski
Kurt Vile
Kurt Vile breaks down his "mixtape" solo album, from acid house to "the K-hole of country music" Annie Zaleski
Roxy Music
It's time for Roxy Music's debonair art-glam to get its due Annie Zaleski