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With over 20 albums to his name, will the world ever catch up with Daniel Romano?

Daniel Romano has created his own world with his various projects. The prolific artist spoke about his whirlwind career and his ambitious new record, La Luna.

Gang Of Four on what they learned from James Brown, COVID-19 and more

Welcome to the second installment of our exclusive two-part conversation with Leeds, U.K. post-punk icons Gang Of Four, represented by singer Jon King and drummer Hugo Burnham. We learned last time what the Marxist funkateers picked up from organizing political demonstrations and seeing early punk bands in the student refectory as Leeds University students. We […]

These 10 bands made Boston one of America’s greatest punk-rock towns

A greasy R&B riff rips from the speakers, coated in more fuzz than a peach orchard wearing a 50-year-old wool sweater. A singer with a sneer that could wilt Elvis’ upper lip indicates he’s gonna tell you a story about his town. He snarls about hanging out by the notoriously polluted Charles River, “along with […]

Pleasure Venom’s Audrey Campbell stars in comedy short-film ‘I AM TX’—watch

Oftentimes, comedy is the best way to get an important message across. Film director, comedy improviser and Austin, Texas native Ryan Darbonne knows this to be absolutely true, especially when crafting his short film, I AM TX. Starring Audrey Campbell (Pleasure Venom), Jonathan Horstmann (BLXPLTN, Urban Heat) and Greg Williams (Chief And TheDoomsdayDevice), the plot […]

10 punk vocalists from the ’70s who upended mainstream rock standards

Nashville songwriting great Harlan Howard once defined country music as “three chords and the truth.” Many have said that definition could also be applied to punk rock. Therefore, it stands to reason that the figure writhing behind the mic stand might be the most essential member of any punk band. After all, it isn’t the […]

KOAD celebrates identity and culture in groovy hip-hop track “jaunty”

KOAD might be a brand-new name to you, but soon, this hip-hop rock star on the rise will be dominating your playlists. The 18-year-old Indian-American artist just released his second single and accompanying music video for the powerhouse track “jaunty,” the follow-up to his rowdy, booming debut, “pots n’ pans.” Featuring undeniably catchy hooks, positive […]

10 old-school punk bands who created the blueprint for the hardcore scene

1979: As far as the American record business was concerned, punk rock was finished. They’d spent a packet on the Sex Pistols, Ramones and Dead Boys, and those albums seemingly shipped straight to the cut-out bins. The Pistols self-destructed at the end of their U.S. tour the previous year, and now that Sid Vicious kid […]

Video remix pioneer Eclectic Method is finding new success in crypto art

“Our first NFT was Mecha Tunnel on Rarible,” Eclectic Method explains. “We made 20 copies and priced them at 0.15 ETH each, or about 80 bucks at the time. To be honest, when we paid the $15 minting cost, I thought, ‘This is a total waste of money. This will not sell.’ It sold out […]

10 women drummers who are inspiring the next generation of musicians

At this point, many of us are aware that the music industry is male-dominated when it comes to band leaders. However, when you look at musicians drumming at the back of the stage, there are even fewer women in that position. By showcasing some of our favorite women in the drumming world today, we’re proving […]

10 essential political bands every punk fan needs to hear

When pub-rock singer Joe Strummer of the 101ers first met with former London SS guitarist Mick Jones in 1976 to brainstorm material for a new band eventually named the Clash, Strummer was shown one of his songs, “I’m So Bored With You.” He wasn’t having it: “‘Ere, let’s rewrite this now!” The rather wimpy romantic […]

20 Nine Inch Nails samples that are as diverse as their discography

Music history simply wouldn’t be the same without the vast effect Nine Inch Nails have had throughout their career. Their significance has netted them countless accolades, too—from dozens of award wins and nominations to their tens of millions of record sales to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year.  As […]

10 bands referenced in ‘The Dirt’ who new fans should check out

When The Dirt premiered early in 2019, it reignited the buzz around Mötley Crüe. It introduced the legendary glam-rock band to a generation of music fans who never really caught on to them. Their music was at the forefront of people’s minds and led to them reuniting and announcing a tour after they said they […]

Danny Worsnop warns fans to “expect the unexpected” on new solo album

For Asking Alexandria frontman Danny Worsnop, the road toward complete control hasn’t been an easy battle. However, through his solo project’s forthcoming record Shades Of Blue, Worsnop has found an outlet to experiment with themes outside of the box the music industry continually threatens to put him in. Worsnop remains unapologetically himself while breaking down […]

Juliet Simms covers James Brown on 'The Voice'

On tonight's episode of NBC's The Voice, Juliet Simms covered James Brown's “It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World.” Check it out below–and let us know what you think in the comments!