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At the Drive In at Riot Fest / photo by Brigid Gallagher

Cedric Bixler-Zavala Blames Danny Masterson and Scientology for Killing His Dogs

The Mars Volta/At the Drive-In singer calls out a host of scientologists as “midnight vultures” and “black cube thugs.”

January 23, 2020

Grimes FYF 2014. HEADER VERSION. Credit Breanna Murphy.

Grimes Says We’re Getting “WarNymph” All Wrong

The artist responds to the general consensus that she launched social media accounts for her unborn baby. 

January 22, 2020
Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic to Perform with The Doors’ John Densmore and Robby Krieger

The Homeward Bound charity show in LA will benefit PATH (People Assisting The Homeless).

January 21, 2020

Jhené Aiko at Camp Flog Gnaw / photo by Rozette Rago

WATCH: Jhené Aiko Is Ready for the Weekend with “P*$$Y FAIRY (OTW)” Video

The R&B singer turns up the heat with her first song of the new year. 

January 17, 2020

Kacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and More Have Had Enough of Country Radio’s Sexist Nonsense

They’ve got a real problem with playing women artists, and now the women are fighting back.

January 16, 2020

New Order in Wynwood, Miami 2019.

Blue Wednesday: It’s New Order Day in Miami Beach

The new wave band is being celebrated for “leaving its mark in the Miami Beach and worldwide music scene.”

January 15, 2020
What Is My Chemical Romance Trying to Tell Us?

The emo-goth rockers are sending out coded messages—and fans have theories.

January 14, 2020
WATCH: Young M.A Reveals “Numb/Bipolar” Music Video

The latest visual from “Herstory in the Making” combines two album tracks into one bold statement. 

January 13, 2020
LISTEN: Ethan Gruska Recruits Phoebe Bridgers for New Song “Enough for Now”

His sophomore album “En Garde” is out January 24. 

January 10, 2020
We Need to Unpack the Best-Selling Vinyl Records of the Decade

The vinyl revival of the 2010s reminds us that what’s old is still new if you’re young enough.

January 09, 2020

Grimes / photo by Daniel Cavazos

Grimes Is Having a Baby and People are Shook

She made the announcement with a topless photo.

January 08, 2020
Art & Culture
Vaughan Oliver’s Greatest Hits

The graphic designer behind iconic album imagery for Cocteau Twins, The Breeders, and Pixies leaves a legacy unparalleled.

January 08, 2020

photo by Andy Sawyer

The Year 2020: Seven Songs About Living in the Future

A soundtrack for dealing with post-“Blade Runner” future shock, featuring The Faint, De La Soul, Wilco, and more.

January 02, 2020

photo by Adrian Santos

Barack Obama Shares Impressive Best of 2019 Year-End Lists

Kaytranada, “Parasite,” DaBaby, and “Fleabag” are just some of the former president’s favorites of 2019.

December 30, 2019
LISTEN: Vince Staples Hits the Highway on New Song “Hell Bound”

The Long Beach rapper shares a lyric video that doubles as an ad for his new streaming service. 

December 19, 2019

Childish Gambino

Donald Glover (a.k.a. Childish Gambino) and Andrew Yang Plot LA Campaign Pop-Up Event

The two will converge on the Fairfax District to raise money for Yang’s 2020 presidential campaign. 

December 18, 2019

JARV IS (aka Jarvis Cocker) / photo by Kirby Gladstein

Jarvis Cocker Wants to Make “C–ts Are Still Running the World” the 2019 Christmas #1

The UK is striking back against the elections by sending the 2006 tune to the top of the charts. 

December 17, 2019
RIP Wu-Tang Clan Patriarch Popa Wu

The longtime Wu-Tang associate was the older cousin of RZA, and can be heard on many of the group’s projects over the years.

December 16, 2019
Geto Boys Rapper Scarface Is in a Runoff for Houston City Council Seat

No, your mind is not playing tricks on you. This is happening. 

December 13, 2019
Lizzo Supported by Janelle Monáe and Houston Rockets in “Bootygate”

After the ass-claps heard around the world, Lizzo’s body-shaming critics are being drowned out by very big voices.

December 12, 2019
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