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Catch the National, Snail Mail and Yaeji on the road

We’re rounding up the best newly announced tours. Tours from the National, Snail Mail, Yaeji, and festivals like Governors Ball, are the most exciting live music events coming soon.

Catch NOFX, MUNA and more on the road

We’re rounding up the best new tour dates. From NOFX to MUNA, plus festivals like Coachella, Bonnaroo and Boston Calling, these are the events you won’t want to miss.

The 55 best albums of 2022

In 2022, pop mavens, rap greats, and rock favorites returned, select indie acts broke out to the masses, the pop-punk resurgence continued to thrive, and many upstarts won over the hearts of new fans. All in all: It was a pretty great year for new music. To reflect on the year, like the huge music […]

Catch Metallica, the Wonder Years and more on the road

This is Tour Guide, a weekly recap of the concert news fans don’t want to miss. From Metallica to the Wonder Years, check out who’s coming to a city near you.

Turnstile, Steve Lacy, Taylor Swift, more score 2023 GRAMMY nominations

The 2023 GRAMMY nominees have been announced. Artists like Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Turnstile and Steve Lacy bagged multiple nominations.

Kendrick Lamar performs "Savior" and "Count Me Out" at Paris Fashion Week

Kendrick Lamar made an appearance at Paris Fashion Week. He performed songs from his new album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.

Bad Bunny ties the knot in new music video “Tití Me Preguntó”—watch

Bad Bunny has shared the music video for “Tití Me Preguntó.” The track is from his fourth studio album, Un Verano Sin Ti. The “Tití Me Preguntó” video was directed by STILLZ. Read more: Rico Nasty drops new single “Intrusive”—watch In the video, Bad Bunny tours New York, stopping at a bodega and a barbershop. […]

How Denzel Curry grew from a SoundCloud giant to a legacy builder

THERE COMES A CERTAIN POINT IN AN ARTIST’S CAREER where the creative anxiety settles. Album-release schedules might start feeling more routine than anything, and the only thing that truly matters is the art. Not the outside noise, not the theatrics, but rather what that piece of themselves and insight into their lives — however they […]

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 […]

Bishop Briggs and Sueco are using their platforms to empower people

In issue 399, we featured Bishop Briggs and Sueco as cover artists. During our conversations, the two artists detailed their careers, their inspirations and their vision. They also spoke to the changing nature of alternative music and their ambitious visions for their own career. Along the way, they revealed their shared work ethic, a thoughtful […]

15 artists who completely reinvented their sound from album to album

Artists can easily find themselves forced into a box, shaped by fan expectations or public assumptions about how they should sound. No matter how much some people want to break away from the norm, it’s difficult to escape from what made them big in the first place. That concern doesn’t apply to these artists, though. […]

LILHUDDY started on social media and arrived at the main stage

LILHUDDY took an elbow to the jaw. Not in a mosh pit—there haven’t been many of those during the COVID-19 pandemic—but playing basketball with some friends in the courtyard of his multi-million-dollar home in Los Angeles. It’s the kind of common injury that could happen to anyone. Except, of course, LILHUDDY isn’t just anyone. Most […]

KOAD is “on some bullshit” in his new music video—watch

Hip-hop and rock sensation KOAD has surprised fans with a new single and video, “on some bullshit,” just one day after his 19th birthday.  “on some bullshit” was co-produced with HOLLY (A$AP Rocky) and mixed by Alex Tumay (Young Thug, Travis Scott, Kanye West). The track features an addictively punchy beat with angelic and soaring […]

BLK ODYSSY drops new track “FUNKENTOLOGY” ahead of debut album–listen

BLK ODYSSY has released a brand-new song, “FUNKENTOLOGY.” The single comes along with a vibrant music video and an announcement for the singer’s debut album, BLK VINTAGE. The magnetic new track is heavily inspired by classic funk and R&B and comes as the second single off the forthcoming album, scheduled for release Aug. 27. Read […]

cleopatrick are making guitar music that matters on debut album ‘BUMMER’

Simply put, Ian Fraser and Luke Gruntz want to make guitar music that matters. Together as cleopatrick, they’re churning out heavy-hitting rock songs that are steeped in growing up, getting knocked around (and, later, standing up for yourself) and wanting to leave everything behind—all bounded by decimating feedback that’s become the band’s signature. On their […]

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 […]

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 […]

10 stories you didn't know about AWOLNATION's 'Megalithic Symphony'

Few modern albums have made as vast of an effect as AWOLNATION’s 14-track Megalithic Symphony, whose songs still live on with no end in sight on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Powerhouse rock tracks “Sail” and “Not Your Fault” defined the decade with their synth-laden instrumentals, gritty vocals and undeniably blunt, raw […]

12 'SNL' music videos that are equal parts catchy and hilarious

The music and comedy worlds often collide whenever Saturday Night Live airs from Studio 8H at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Cast members such as Andy Samberg, Chris Redd, Pete Davidson, Aidy Bryant, Kenan Thompson and beyond have made the SNL music video digital shorts connect with audiences even more than the live sketches. […]

Glastonbury Festival isn't happening in 2021 after all

Unfortunately, Glastonbury ticketholders received some not so good news this week. On Thursday, organizers for one of the world’s biggest music festivals announced that the 2021 event has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more: Weezer face technology’s side effects in the “All My Favorite Songs” video Just like so many other events, […]
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