Alex Rawls

Freelance Writer

Alex Rawls writes about indie music and culture at MySpiltMilk.com among other places, and talks to musicians about Christmas music on the “Twelve Songs of Christmas” podcast. He’s on Twitter at @alex_rawls.

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HOLLYWEEN

The Music Biz—and Cher—Want to Start Christmas in October

With her new album “Christmas,” Cher joins the long list of artists kicking off the holiday season before it’s even Halloween.

Alex Rawls

LEGENDS ONLY?

Why You Shouldn’t Care Too Much About the Rock Hall

This year’s newly announced class of inductees has ignited the familiar debate about who “deserves” a place in the Hall and who’s just getting in on popularity. Don’t overthink it.

Alex Rawls

AND THE UNDERDOG IS...

Will We See Another Jon Batiste-Level Upset at the Grammys?

If there’s one artist who could surprise everyone by triumphing over Beyoncé and Adele in the Album of the Year race, this would be it.

Alex Rawls

HURRY DOWN THE CHIMNEY

The Story You Didn’t Know About ‘Santa Baby’

It was just crowned the most disliked Christmas song, but two sequels to “Santa Baby” lay out a vision of female sensuality as currency that may change people’s minds.

Alex Rawls