Alex Gartenfeld

Fashion Mag Behind the Pages

"Art magazines are getting big," Los Angeles-based party photographer Mark the Cobra Snake told me, snapping a few guerilla photos in my face, "People are tired of celebrity culture.

By Alex Gartenfeld | Oct 23 12:00 am ET

Cool James' New Gig

"Urban wear, it comes and goes. But luxury, that's forever," says Todd Smith (formerly know as LL Cool J), referencing the inspiration for his eponymous new line.

By Alex Gartenfeld | Feb 14 12:00 am ET

Digging Up the Glamosaurus Rex

"If God were to appear in my room," said Marc Bolan in 1972, "obviously I would be in awe, but I don't think I would be humble. I might cry, but I think he would dig me like crazy."

By Alex Gartenfeld | Feb 3 12:00 am ET

Secrets of The Party Insiders

Over the past couple of months, a lot of media outlets have been trying to create the idea that there is a renaissance in New York's youth nightlife.

By Ciel Hunter and Alex Gartenfeld | Dec 2 12:00 am ET

Finding a Home for Modern Rock

With artists like Lauryn Hill and Alicia Keys to its name, Columbia has a great reputation for musicians-leaving before they graduate, that is.

By Alex Gartenfeld | Oct 7 12:00 am ET

CMJ Isn't Just for Discovering the Next Big Thing

CMJ may have an astounding selection of unproven bands, but frequently the best shows are from those you already know and love. Here are some of our favorites.

By Alex Gartenfeld, Rob Wile, Jeff Petriello, Geoff Aung, and Xiyan Tang | Sep 23 12:00 am ET

Wolf Parade: More Than Just 'The Next Big Thing'

"How have your lives changed since the days when you released your albums yourselves?" I ask Wolf Parade.

By Alex Gartenfeld | Sep 23 12:00 am ET

Here's to the Best Singles of the Summer, On and Off the Airwaves

"Trapped in the Closet" R. Kelly

By Margaret Eby, Alex Gartenfeld, Alex Greer, Andrew Martin, Bryan Mochizuki, Elizabeth Wade, and Rob Wi | Sep 9 12:00 am ET

Vice Bands in Brief

Bloc Party

By Alex Gartenfeld, Atossa Abrahamian, Lizzie Wade, Alex Greer, Amy Shaw, Margaret Eby, and Andrew Russe | Apr 8 12:00 am ET

After the Split, M83 Searches for Healing

I want to swoon. I want to run around, colored marker in hand, and have the biggest, best rock band sign my sweaty copy of Tiger Beat.

By Alex Gartenfeld | Apr 8 12:00 am ET

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