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How Zulu teamed up with Eric André for their celebratory "Where I'm From" music video

Zulu’s Anaiah Lei and Dez Yusuf explain how they made the hardcore band’s “Where I’m From” music video, which features Eric André and is inspired by one of A Tribe Called Quest’s videos.

10 alternative albums that are way better than you think

Not every album is destined to be a classic. No matter how much a band might like to recapture the magic every now and again, there are always projects that fly under the radar. If you look at the classics, though, you’re missing out on some of the best material that these bands have ever […]

20 albums that paved the way for alternative as we know it

After the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll, it was clear that something was starting to emerge from the underground. As the genres of hair metal and pop rock dominated the charts, the rise of alternative rock gave a voice to people who might have been considered too strange for the early MTV generation. Years […]

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominations: Rage Against The Machine, Beck and more

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for 2022. A total of 17 acts have been nominated, including New York Dolls,  MC5, Kate Bush and DEVO. Seven of the nominees have been nominated for the first time. The first timers include Eminem, Beck, Duran Duran, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon […]

20 music documentaries you need to watch this weekend, from 'Summer of Soul' to 'Get Back'

It’s often difficult to figure out an artist’s true identity at face value. Press interviews and social media offer a more transparent lens into the worlds of our favorite artists. Even so, the bigger — and more complicated — picture can often remain out of view. Because these intimate yet truthful depictions of our favorite […]

Atiba Jefferson outlines his process behind the lens

Each month, AP Gallery takes a deep dive into visual culture. We explore music videos and photographs, as well as images that shape the world more broadly. Our discussions go backstage and on set, revealing the vision, the sudden inspiration or the snap decisions that helped to mold iconic images in music, skateboarding, sports and […]

11 tracks that perfectly encapsulate their entire era of music

Music often leaves a deep mark on its era. Songs become embedded in our consciousness through their ability to perfectly capture a moment. They are burned even deeper into history through stories, newsreels and documentary footage, circulated by word-of-mouth as well as official documentation. For this reason, music gets mixed up somewhere between ourselves and […]

Vashtie Kola is proving you can dominate more than one industry at once

If you haven’t heard of Vashtie Kola, let’s just say that there’s no way she hasn’t influenced your life. She’s served as the music video mastermind behind the likes of Justin Bieber’s “One Time,” Kendrick Lamar’s “A.D.H.D.,” Gym Class Heroes’ “Martyrial Girl$” and many more. Va$htie is also well known for her DJing work in New […]

20 albums from 1996 that mark some of the best of the decade

The year 2021 stands out for, at the very least, two distinct reasons. One, we all simply could not wait for it to get here and to promptly put the horrific year that was 2020 in our collective rearview mirror. And, two, it’s the year that some of the best albums of the ’90s will […]

15 bands you probably didn’t realize are supergroups

There was a time when the “supergroup” was super obvious. When the world saw legendary axman Ted Nugent making his guitar squeal with the guy from Night Ranger to his right and a guy from Styx to his left, we all knew there was something special afoot. (Classic-rock lovers will recognize this ’80s band to […]

‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2’ adds over 30 new songs to its soundtrack

On July 28, a virtual concert was held to unveil the full tracklisting for the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 soundtrack. Along with some classics songs from the original games, the franchise is getting a major boost with some new music. Now, it has been revealed that the remastered game’s soundtrack includes over 30 new […]

Top 10 music-related books of 2019 to read before the end of the year

Considering the unpredictable times we’re living in, one way to escape is by immersing yourself in a pool of great books. 2019 may have ushered in a My Chemical Romance reunion and a trifecta tour announcement comprising Fall Out Boy, Green Day and Weezer, but it also spawned a slew of titles that are perfect […]

Top 10 Homeland Security violation tracks to piss off the White House

Maybe it’s just us, but it seems like the Trump family are doing a fine job pitching civil rights, international diplomacy and economic stability into the crapper, continuing the work the Bush family did earlier this century. Then again, think of all the great music their presidencies have inspired. Recorded both pre- and post- 9/11, […]

Op-Ed: 5 artists who were snubbed by the 2018 Grammy nominations

[Photo by: Lindsey Byrnes] At first glance, the 2018 Grammy nominations’ main categories were filled with great options, any of whom could confidently win the award and not have it come as a surprise. More than anything, the candidates cited  appeared to be a well-curated list of what turned into a spectacular year for music. […]