_Music Genres_ From rock to electronica (and everything in between). Defend your favorites and diss the rest! _This Year in Music_ Analyze 1998 as it happens. Join ongoing discussions on the best records so far, your favorite soundtracks, and the year's underrated artists and releases. _Local Music Scenes_ Portland, Chicago, Austin, and Your Town! Join rabid rock fans as they banter about the best bands, clubs, and underground nightspots in their home cities.