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Hellraiser: 10 Reasons Why Steve Priest of The Sweet Totally Ruled

The bass player passed away yesterday at the age of 72.

June 05, 2020
In Conversation: The Lemon Twigs Talk “Songs for the General Public”

Brian and Michael D’Addario on their new record and the sonic secrets at the heart of their ’70s obsession.

May 27, 2020
10 Massive Artists Profoundly Inspired by Little Richard

Here are ten musicians who owe an insurmountable debt to the late King (and Queen) of rock ’n’ roll.

May 11, 2020
PREMIERE: LA Psych Rockers The Warlocks Unveil “I’m Not Good Enough/Party Like We Used To” Video

We caught up with the band’s frontman Bobby Hecksher to get the latest on their ninth album and new video.

April 14, 2020
In Conversation: Remembering Gang of Four’s Andy Gill (1956-2020)

A previously unpublished interview with the post-punk guitar legend.

February 03, 2020
In Conversation
In Conversation: Jody Stephens Talks Big Star’s Enduring Legacy

With Craft Recordings reissuing their first two LPs, the band’s drummer takes us behind the scenes of their inception.

January 22, 2020
Ten Truly Strange Christmas Albums

From “Disco Noël” to “This Ain’t No White Christmas,” here are ten wonderfully weird albums to get you in the holiday spirit.

December 18, 2019
The 2010s: Ten Great Debut Albums from the Past Decade

From Janelle Monáe to Deafheaven, some notable career-defining first releases.

December 03, 2019
Track by Track
Wayne Coyne Breaks Down The Flaming Lips’ New “The Soft Bulletin” Live LP Track by Track

“Whatever happens, it’s going to sound cool!”

December 02, 2019
The 2010s: The 10 Most Fantastic Farewell Albums of the Decade

Listing the swan songs of those who are gone but certainly not forgotten.

November 27, 2019
In Conversation: Opeth’s “In Cauda Venenum” Is a Different Kind of Heaviness

Mikael Åkerfeldt on the Swedish prog metal group’s bilingual, “super-epic” new album.

September 26, 2019
Remembering Nick Walusko: 1960-2019

A tribute to Nicky Wonder, cofounder of the Wondermints and guitarist for Brian Wilson, who died this week at age fifty-nine. 

August 08, 2019
Mastodon Honors Beloved Manager on “Stairway to Nick John”

Drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor on the Led Zeppelin classic they recorded for their late manager, who passed away last year.

May 17, 2019
Straight from the King’s Mouth: Wayne Coyne on The Flaming Lips’ New Album for Record Store Day

Named for Coyne’s 2015 art instillation of the same name, “King’s Mouth” features twelve interconnected songs with narration from The Clash’s Mick Jones.

April 11, 2019
Art & CultureDigital CoverFilm + TV
Colluding with Rob Rogers and Tenacious D’s Jack Black and Kyle Gass

Our FLOOD 9 cover conversation between ex–Pittsburgh Post-Gazette political cartoonist and an irreverent rock duo.

October 31, 2018
In Conversation
In Conversation: Dave Davies of The Kinks Still Believes in the Village Green

Out of place and underappreciated in 1968, “The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society” has finally reached the status it deserves in the highest tier of rock——and Dave Davies sincerely appreciates that, late as it may be.

October 19, 2018

Jessie and Katey by Jeremy Fraga

Art & CultureEvents
Jessie and Katey’s Art of Noise

Inside the world of the Lollapalooza poster artists.

August 20, 2018
Sunflower Bean Are Stretching Things Out

The trio are careful about what they do in the studio, but once they hit the stage all bets are off.

August 13, 2018
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