Tony Rettman is a freelance music journalist whose work has appeared in The Village Voice, Vice, Philadelphia Weekly, Cleveland Scene, Arthur, Swindle, Signal to Noise, Mean and Thrasher. In 2010, Revelation Records Publishing released his first book, Why Be Something That You’re Not: Detroit Hardcore 1979-1985. Rettman is currently working on his second book; an oral history of the New York Hardcore Punk scene.
Tony Rettman
Charles Manson’s Diabolical Musical Reach: From the Beach Boys to Black Flag to NIN
Look at your game, boys and girls.
R.I.P. Dave Franklin of Vision
The local boys did good.
How Quicksand, Rites of Spring and 7 Other Bands Define Post-Core
From Rites of Spring to Quicksand, we spotlight the soundtrack for bands who broke free from the 'fast-part-into-mosh-part' paradigm.
Why the Grateful Dead’s ‘From the Mars Hotel’ Deserves Another Listen
When dealt with one-by-one, the tracks actually stand as some of the best moments in their canon.
40 Years Ago: Buffalo Release ‘Only Want You For Your Body’
The down-and-dirty Australian cult band released their third album in June 1974.
40 Years Ago: Gentle Giant Release ‘The Power And The Glory’
Gentle Giant's second album after Phil Shulman's departure,' The Power and the Glory,' dealt the corrupting influence of money.
How a Michael Jackson Duet Became Mick Jagger’s Biggest Solo Hit
With the future of the Rolling Stones now in doubt, he began looking to establish himself as a solo artist.