Eric R. DantonThe Anxiety of Food Shopping During Coronavirus Lockdown in MadridThe second weekend on coronavirus lockdown in Madrid was the grimmest. There was fear in the air, and it felt suffocating.Apr 16, 2020Apr 16, 2020
Eric R. DantonThe Privilege of Seeking New Music: A Response to Pitchfork’s essayListening to new music amid a global pandemic is necessary, according to a Pitchfork essay, but not everyone has that privilege.Apr 11, 2020Apr 11, 2020
Eric R. DantonCelebrating Winterpills’ Surprise Single ‘Colorblind’There’s nothing like a surprise release from a great band: Winterpills, say, putting out an unexpected single. Sure, the Northampton group…Oct 19, 2017Oct 19, 2017
Eric R. DantonLys Guillorn Increases Visibility Without Sacrificing MystiqueThere was a time when Lys Guillorn seemed like one of Connecticut’s most elusive singers and songwriters. Despite a fairly steady gig…Oct 16, 2017Oct 16, 2017
Eric R. DantonLucinda Williams Reimagines ‘Sweet Old World,’ or, You Can’t Go Home AgainLucinda Williams couldn’t resist the temptation to revisit her past. But she should have. The singer has re-recorded her 1992 album “Sweet…Sep 28, 2017Sep 28, 2017
Eric R. DantonRoger Waters at XL Center in Hartford: ReviewAt the start of Roger Waters’ second set Sunday at XL Center in Hartford, a message flashed on the video screen suspended above the crowd…Sep 25, 2017Sep 25, 2017