Matt Trzcinski’s career in journalism began in high school when he started writing for local newspapers. He’s been a film critic since 2012 and joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019 where he specializes in classic rock and pop music. He loves the larger-than-life personalities in both genres, which provide ample fodder in books and interviews for behind-the-scenes information our readers want to know. Matt has expertise in acts such as The Beatles and The Monkees.
Matt is a Tufts University graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Media Studies. In his free time, he participates in the Boston Horror Society, a group devoted to horror films. He also enjoys reading the work of critics including Roger Ebert and Chuck Klosterman and authors J.D. Salinger, Edgar Allen Poe, and Franz Kafka. See more of Matt’s work on Screen Rant, Cinema Axis, Taste of Cinema, American Songwriter, and his Muck Rack profile.
Taylor Swift doesn't sound like Mick Jagger but she cited The Rolling Stones as a major influence on her. She also performed a classic track with Jagger.
David Bowie's "China Girl" was co-written by another icon. The popularity of the track helped Bowie's co-writer achieve some desperately-needed prosperity.
“Tired of Being Alone" by Al Green was inspired by an inadvisable decision that Green made while it was snowing outside. The song still has a lot of power.
Everyone knows that Taylor Swift writes her own songs — including a former boyfriend who criticized her "cheap songwriting." He also refused to talk about one eyebrow-raising line from that tune.
Some classic rock fans think that rap is the enemy of rock 'n' roll. That's a bogus narrative but rap is definitely the enemy of The Rolling Stones' "Miss You."
The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger knows a superstar when he sees one. He said that Michael Jackson didn't quite live up to The Beatles in one significant way.
Angie Stone gave us many great songs that people will be enjoying for years to come. This raises an interesting question: did she ever have a No. 1 hit?
Taylor Swift's relationships with her boyfriends have gotten almost as much attention as her hit songs like "Shake It Off" and "Blank Space." That's not always a good thing.
Donald Trump ordered the creation of a statue of an iconic singer and the singer’s daughter is upset. The singer's son, however, has a different attitude towards the current president.
Gene Hackman was one of the best actors of his generation and he appeared in one of the best action movies ever. The world doesn't give the film enough credit.
"I Can Do It with a Broken Heart" by Taylor Swift speaks to most people where they live. I'm worried another artist could come along and ruin the tune's appeal.
'Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith' has led to some misconceptions among 'Star Wars' fans. However, George Lucas gave an interview that will turn some fans' heads.