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Thousands Sign Petition for SXSW 2020 to be Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns

The petition is asking the festival to “think about the people that could die because of this.”

March 01, 2020
Wu-Tang Clan Teams Up with Clarks to Make More Shoes

These Wallabees honor Raekwon’s solo debut. 

July 29, 2019
How One Day Working for Nine Inch Nails Almost Drove a Man Insane

Four hours with the band and a certain ThinkGeek product was all it took to push a tour manager to the brink of madness.

June 21, 2019
PREMIERE: Andrew Combs Bares His Psychedelic Soul in “Stars of Longing” Video

Combs reveals the video with news of an album, “Ideal Man,” coming this fall.

June 20, 2019

Radiohead at Lollapalooza 2016 / photo by James Richards IV

Thom Yorke Shares 2019 North American Tour

The Radiohead frontman is returning for more shows in the fall.

June 17, 2019

photo by David Iskra

LISTEN: PJ Harvey Returns with “The Crowded Cell”

Harvey has released a new song she wrote for “The Virtues” soundtrack.

June 14, 2019
Nine Inch Nails Reveal Official NIN X “Black Mirror” T-Shirts

Trent Reznor makes the most of Miley Cyrus’ turn on the Netflix series.

June 05, 2019
Film + TV
Celebrate Forty Years of “The Muppet Movie” on a Big Screen Near You

Catch the 1979 classic on July 25 and July 30 at select theaters.

June 04, 2019

SZA performs on Day One of Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014

SZA Shuts Down Sephora with a Tweet

The makeup giant is having a company-wide shutdown to address racial profiling. 

June 03, 2019
LISTEN: Pixies Share “On Graveyard Hill” to Announce New Album

“Beneath the Eyrie” will be the band’s eighth full-length studio effort.

June 03, 2019
PREMIERE: Lust for Youth Don’t Stop the Dance on Their Self-Titled LP

The melancholic Danes give classic synth-pop a twirl on their new eight-track LP.

June 03, 2019
Art & Culture
Anthony Bourdain Day Is Coming

Superstar chefs Eric Ripert and José Andrés have declared a special day in June dedicated to the legendary foodie. 

May 31, 2019
LISTEN: Kevin Parker, Mark Ronson, and Camila Cabello Made a Song Together

The Tame Impala frontman continues to expand his musical reach with the new pop collaboration “Find U Again.”

May 30, 2019

Damon Albarn Africa Express // Roskilde 2015

LISTEN: Damon Albarn Shares New Africa Express Song “Become the Tiger”

The Blur and Gorillaz frontman revives one of his many projects with a bouncy dance tune idea for summer beach parties. 

May 29, 2019
PREMIERE: SadGirl Stop Being Polite and Get Real with “Water”

“Here we are in Los Angeles, a desert, ping-ponging between drought and El Niño.”

May 29, 2019

Neil Young / photo by Michael Muller

WATCH: Neil Young Plays on at BottleRock Napa Valley After Sound Is Cut

His band soldiered through “Rockin’ in the Free World” after the local curfew cut them off.

May 28, 2019
LISTEN: Franz Ferdinand Debut New Song “Black Tuesday” Live

The Scots shared their latest tune at the North Music Festival in Portugal. 

May 28, 2019
LISTEN: Underworld Share Two Tracks to Announce New Album “Drift Songs”

“Listen to Their No” and “Soniamode (Aditya Game Version)” arrive ahead of the full-length set for a fall release.

May 23, 2019
Film + TV
WATCH: Trailer for Leonard Cohen Doc “Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love”

The legendary lothario’s enduring relationship with Marianne Ihlen is chronicled in the new film from Nick Broomfield.

May 22, 2019
Tennessee Is Burning: R.I.P. Bonnaroo Arch

The Manchester fest’s iconic entrance arch has been destroyed in a controlled fire.

May 21, 2019
Alison Wonderland’s Secret EDC Set is Streaming on Pornhub

The Australian DJ has uploaded her steamy set in an unexpected place. 

May 20, 2019
LISTEN: Lemonheads Cover Eagles’ “Take It Easy”

The track is taken from Evan Dando and company’s current covers album, “Varshons 2.”

May 16, 2019

DYLAN LEBLANC

PREMIERE: Dylan LeBlanc Still Wants to Believe on “Honor Among Thieves”

The Shreveport native sings for the soul of America on the latest song from “Renegade.”

May 16, 2019

Jeff Tweedy of Wilco / photo by Suzanne Cordeiro

Wilco is Having a Rager in Mexico with Sky Blue Sky

Kamasi Washington, Courtney Barnett, and Sharon Van Etten will also perform at the January 2020 event.

May 15, 2019

The Strokes / photo by Aaron Schorch

The Strokes Tried to Cover an Erasure Song and the Results Were Not Great

It’s all one big, lovable mess, much like The Strokes themselves.

May 14, 2019
WATCH: Rhye Gets Even More Intimate with Video for “Needed”

The make-out act of 2013 returns with a special piano-based project. 

May 10, 2019

Flying Lotus at FORM Arcosanti 2018 / photo by Daniel Cavazos

LISTEN: Flying Lotus Shares “More” Featuring Anderson .Paak

The Brainfeeder producer reveals North American tour dates to support new album “Flamagra.” 

May 08, 2019

Peter More at home in Ft. Worth, Texas

PREMIERE: Peter More Makes Tex-Mex Americana on “Shoulder”

The Fort Worth native follows his musical muse to Mexico and scores Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen for a producer. 

May 06, 2019

FKA twigs at Pitchfork Music Festival / photo by James Richards IV

WATCH: FKA Twigs Returns with Stunning New Video for “Cellophane”

The vid for her first new song in three years might be one of the best movies of the year.

April 24, 2019

Tame Impala / photo by Kirby Gladstein

Tame Impala Is Coming to Town

The Australian psych-rock heroes have revealed new headlining North American tour dates.

April 22, 2019
Kid Cudi Shares Special 4/20 “Munchies Menu” with Postmates

The emo rapper picks hot delivery spots in LA, NY, Chicago, SF, and Miami ahead of his Coachella 2019 Weekend Two set. 

April 19, 2019

Crowd / Coachella 2015 Weekend 1 / photo by Max Sweeney

The Coachella 2019 Weekend Two Live Stream Is Going to Be Very Different

The festivities will be shown over a single channel, including prerecorded segments from around the world.

April 18, 2019

Gary Clark Jr. at Lollapalooza 2015 / by Chad Kamenshine

WATCH: Gary Clark Jr. Jumps on Tiny Desk Concert

The fiery three-song set showcases Clark’s most recent LP, “This Land.”

April 16, 2019
PREMIERE: Troi Irons Rocks Out Hard in Live “Strangers” Video

“I wanted to peel it back to the very basics and build a good foundation. This is me in true, raw form as a musician.”

April 12, 2019
Escort Remakes Journey’s “Separate Ways” Video and It’s Glorious

The NYC disco revivalists throw it back to 1983 with their must-watch video for “Outta My Head.”

April 10, 2019
PREMIERE: Laura Jean Anderson’s Inspiration Is Love “On My Mind”

The song captures an aching sense of hope and longing with lilting vocal melodies that intertwine with plaintive acoustic guitars.

April 05, 2019
PREMIERE: Savoir Adore Emerge in “Full Bloom” on New Album

The Brooklyn band finds the sweet spots of modern life with bubbly pop gems and deep nostalgia.

April 02, 2019
PREMIERE: Bad Sounds Deliver “Suspiria” Soul on “How Are You Gonna Lose?”

The track injects genuine R&B vibes into Bad Sounds’ panoramic pop, lush with Motown horns and crisp, falsetto vocals.

March 21, 2019
Lollapalooza 2019: Tame Impala, Childish Gambino, Ariana Grande, and Pretty Much Everybody

The Strokes, Twenty One Pilots, Flume, J Balvin, Kacey Musgraves, and yes, Shaquille O’Neal will all be at the Chicago fest. 

March 20, 2019

Flume at Air + Style / photo by Adam Maresca

Flume Reveals Secrets to Electronic Music Success in “When Everything Was New”

The four-part documentary chronicles how the Australian producer became an international sensation. 

March 15, 2019

Massive Attack performs on Day Two of Treasure Island 2014 / photo by Lance Skundrich/FilterlessCo

Massive Attack Postpone North American Tour

Trip-hop icons forced to reschedule “Mezzanine” anniversary trip due to illness. 

March 08, 2019
The US Postal Service Is Having a Marvin Gaye Stamp Party in LA

Fans of the soul legend will take over LA’s Greek Theater to commemorate the new Marvin Gaye stamp.

March 07, 2019
PREMIERE: Beach Bums Run LA in Chill “Irememberyou” Video

Boundless SoCal collective finds common ground between hip-hop, indie, and garage rock.

March 05, 2019

Morrissey / photo by Rozette Rago

The Moz Lies Down on Broadway

Morrissey announces springtime Broadway residency.

March 04, 2019
Film + TV
LISTEN: Robert Pattinson Sings with Tindersticks for “High Life” Soundtrack

The actor grabs the mic and invokes Pink Floyd with the UK alt-rock stalwarts.

February 28, 2019

FILM STILLS OF ‘BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 – TV’ WITH 1991, ENSEMBLE IN 1991
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Film + TV
The “Beverly Hills, 90210” Reboot Is Actually Happening

Brandon, Kelly, David, and Donna are set to rule this summer with a surreal take on their ’90s TV shenanigans.

February 27, 2019
Film + TV
Elisabeth Moss and Cara Delevingne Star as Punk Rock Rebels in “Her Smell” Trailer

Agyness Deyn, Ashley Benson, Eric Stoltz and Amber Heard also feature in the rock and roll redemption flick.

February 22, 2019
PREMIERE: Small Feet Explore Digital Love in “Masquerade” Video

The Swedish band gets literal about modern mating rituals.

February 22, 2019

Weezer at Life Is Beautiful / photo by Rozette Rago

Weezer Gets “High As a Kite” from “Living in LA” on Two New Songs

Rivers Cuomo plays out his Mister Rogers fantasies in a new music video

February 21, 2019
Judah & The Lion Unite with Kacey Musgraves on “Pictures”

The Nashville band tap the Album of the Year Grammy winner for their latest single. 

February 20, 2019
LISTEN: Tierra Whack Is Sick of Dealing with Another “Only Child”

The rapper’s new track takes on the perils of dating guys without siblings. 

February 19, 2019
WATCH: Danny Trejo Stars in New Nick Waterhouse Video “Wreck the Rod”

It’s an alternate universe where Danny Trejo is a late-night TV host and Waterhouse is his cranky musical guest. 

February 14, 2019

Jenny Lewis / Photo by Pooneh Ghana

LISTEN: Jenny Lewis Shares New Song “Heads Gonna Roll”

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a reminder that “a little bit of hooking up is good for the soul.” 

February 14, 2019
PREMIERE: KOLARS “Turn It Up” on Vinyl Exclusive

The husband-wife duo are set to release a record on the Pearl Jam guitarist’s label.

February 12, 2019
PREMIERE: Together Pangea “Bet You Wish I Would Call”

“It’s a song that you can listen to while drinking iced tea by the pool and taking it easy.”

February 08, 2019
Evan Dando Brings Lemonheads to “The Goldbergs”

The ’90s indie rock heartthrob takes his talents to ABC. 

February 07, 2019

Beck / Photo by Pooneh Ghana

Beck, Robyn, and Lonely Island Unite for “Super Cool” Lego Track

The boy wonder and his super-friends chill out for “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.”

February 06, 2019

Phoenix / photo by Laura Studarus

Just Like Heaven Festival Brings Classic Indie to Long Beach

Phoenix, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MGMT, and Beach House headline new Queen Mary event in May.

February 05, 2019
PREMIERE: The Sh-Booms Turn Up Retro Soul with “Audible”

The Orlando band bring down-home R&B back to life.

February 04, 2019

Interpol / photo by Joyce Jude

LISTEN: Interpol Get Into “Fine Mess” on New Single

The New York band shares a new track and reveals more 2019 North American tour dates.

January 30, 2019

Sharon Van Etten / photo by Adrian Santos

TV EYE: Sharon Van Etten Brought Big Feels to “Kimmel” Last Night

The breakout indie rocker is ready for her closeup. Is 2019 her year? Spoiler alert: yes.

January 17, 2019
The Cranberries Detail Final Album, Vic Mensa Covers “Zombie”

One year after the tragic passing of singer Dolores O’Riordan, The Cranberries are having a moment.

January 15, 2019
Karen O and Danger Mouse Got a Thing Going On

It’s called “Lux Prima,” and it comes out in March. 

January 15, 2019
What Hell Hath Weezer Wrought? Toto’s “Africa” Plays Forever in African Desert

The 1982 hit serenades the Namibia desert courtesy of an ambitious art installation.

January 14, 2019

St. Vincent / photo by Daniel Cavazos

Yes, St. Vincent Really Covered the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Annie Clark got her “Blood Sugar Sex Magik” on during a special benefit for victims of the deadly Woolsey Fire. 

January 14, 2019