Andrew Martin
Books
Philip Roth Happily Pissed a Lot of People Off
The late, polarizing novelist set a high bar for everyone else—and himself—to violently crash into.
Andrew Martin
5.24.18
Remembering Things
Blu & Exile's 'Below the Heavens' Was a Magic Album
Its timeless production, raw vulnerability, and obscure mythology make the 2007 album a quiet classic.
Andrew Martin
7.17.17
Remembering Things
20 Years Ago Lil' Kim's "All About the Benjamins" Verse Took Over the Summer
Biggie was the star attraction, but Lil' Kim stole the show.
Andrew Martin
6.30.17
Longreads Or Whatever
Me Against the World No Longer: Why I'm Getting Rid of My 2Pac Tattoo
Pac's words reminded me that I wasn’t the only one who ever felt young and lost, but now I can't imagine returning to that place of depression and anger.
Andrew Martin
7.4.16
Longreads Or Whatever
Has SoundCloud Turned Its Back on Its Users in Favor of Major Labels?
We investigate.
Andrew Martin
7.16.14