Berlin-based piano virtuoso Dario Lessing, and Rezar – the side project of electro-pop band NIHILS’ frontman – link up for Better Days. It’s a wavy atmospheric cut Continue Reading
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Contemporary Urbanity and Blackness in 'New Jack City'
The explosion of the “hood film” genre in late 20th century African American cinema arguably doubled as an extension of the street performances of the Continue Reading
Katy Perry’s ‘Smile’ Will Have You Smiling: Listen + Learn the Lyrics
Katy Perry's "Smile" lyrics are sure to brighten your day. The new single acts as the title track for the 35-year-old pop star's upcoming fifth Continue Reading
On Infinity in Miranda July's 'Me and You and Everyone We Know'
“I’ll love you forever.” You’ve probably said it. You may have even meant it. On the one hand, of course, loving someone forever in the Continue Reading
Poppy Seemingly Announces Engagement
Poppy has seemingly announced that she's engaged. The 25-year-old artist tweeted the ring emoji, party emoji and bride emoji on Thursday (July 9). She also Continue Reading
‘Glee’ Stars and Celebrities React to Naya Rivera’s Disappearance
Naya Rivera's former Glee co-stars and other celebrities shared their reactions to her disappearance. Rivera was boating with her 4-year-old son Josey on Wednesday (July Continue Reading
The Beths Are Sharp As Ever on 'Jump Rope Gazers'
It feels like several lifetimes ago that I was able to see live music. In reality, it’s only been a little over four months. But Continue Reading
Rock 'n' Roll with Chinese Characteristics: Nirvana Behind the Great Wall
A month before Nevermind, Black Panther, one of China’s first rock bands, released its debut record in Hong Kong and Taiwan. The difference between the Continue Reading
Vincent Cross Pays Tribute to Folk Hero via "King Corcoran" (premiere)
Vincent Cross’ The Life & Times of James ‘The Rooster’ Corcoran is scheduled for release on 7 August via Rescue Dog Records. The album is Continue Reading
LA Popsters Paper Jackets Deliver a Message We Should Embrace (premiere + interview)
The mascara running down the fabulous face of singer-songwriter Aimee Proal might best represent what she and her fellow members in Los Angeles-based alternative pop-rock Continue Reading
The Bacon Brothers Deliver Solemn Statement With "Corona Tune" (premiere + interview)
The Way We Love is the latest album from the Bacon Brothers. Available 17 July, the record offers up examples of the duo’s often tender, Continue Reading
Why I Did Not Watch 'Hamilton' on Disney+
Why are 12-year-olds running around singing about bastards and whores? And grown people paying up to $2k for tickets to see men in wigs sing Continue Reading
Gábor Lázár Is in Something of a Holding Pattern on 'Source'
The sounds that Hungarian musician Gábor Lázár can pull out of state-of-the-art synths and programming are often fascinating and can result in a highly entertaining Continue Reading
DMA'S Discuss Their Dancier New Album 'The Glow'
Let’s get straight to it – I’m a fan of DMA’S. I’m a fan of their anthemic builds, their aching vocals, and you know, their Continue Reading
Indie Pop's Fuller Delivers Moment of Levity With "Crush Me" (premiere)
Fuller is the vision of Los Angeles-based musician, J.P. Welsh. The musician’s new release EP, Crush Me, will arrive on 25 September. In the meantime, Continue Reading
Luke Cissell Creates Dreamy, Electronic Soundscapes on the Eclectic 'Nightside'
Luke Cissell is a musician who seemingly can’t sit still. His music bounces back and forth between genres, resulting in a discography that is dizzyingly Continue Reading
Coronavirus and the Culture Wars
Science fiction as adverb, instead of genre shorthand for our uncanny present-day reality. A run to the grocery, a moonwalk down the block, quick errands Continue Reading
Bibio Discusses 'Sleep on the Wing' and Why His Dreams Are of the Countryside
“I often get asked about touring and playing live, and although I have traveled to many countries around the world in the past to do Continue Reading
Track By Track: Jane Blanchard – Still, Again
Following Jane Blanchard’s 2018 EP ‘Enemy’ featuring the orchestrated drumming of Stefan Westner, the duo reunite for her third release, Still, Again. Through five tracks, Blanchard reflects Continue Reading
Pandemic, Hope, Defiance, and Protest in 'Romeo and Juliet'
A pandemic can rearrange priorities. When the world was thrust into the COVID-19 pandemic, things suddenly looked and felt different. Our jobs, our schools, our Continue Reading