An exclusive interview with electronic pop hitmaker Owl City, Part one of a four-part series on keyboard instruments, starting with aerophones (pipe organ, harmonium, accordion, and melodica), A feature on the early years of heavy metal, from Steppenwolf to Judas Priest, World Beat: The music of Senegal, Song of the Month: “Shooting Star” by Owl City, Rock's Back Page: A new department that spotlights historic events in popular music, as described by those who were there-this month: the making of James Brown's 1962 Live at the Apollo album and more!

Series: Music Alive
Pages: 22