Growing up on the east coast of Canada in the ’90s, a vital part of any teenaged musical education was MuchMusic, that endearing and chilled Continue Reading
A Certain Ratio Return with a Message of Hope on 'ACR Loco'
Formed in 1977, Manchester’s A Certain Ratio were part of the post-punk class of 1979, with their jagged debut single, “All Night Party”, an early Continue Reading
Oscar Hijuelos' 'Mambo Kings Play the Songs of Love' Dances On
Héctor Lavoe’s 1976 “Periódico de Ayer” (Yesterday’s Newspaper) is a bitter but danceable salsa classic about lost love. But like many of his finest songs, Continue Reading
PM Picks Playlist 2: Bamboo Smoke, LIA ICES, SOUNDQ
Bamboo Smoke – “Hold Me Briefly” Photo: Courtesy of the artist South London’s Bamboo Smoke create a gorgeous form of electro that bridges pop and Continue Reading
'Lost Girls and Love Hotels' and Finding Comfort in Sadness
“I tell myself there is no happy ending. All the pieces do not fit together perfectly. Things are ragged and messy. We are torn apart Continue Reading
Bright Eyes' 'Down in the Weeds' Is a Return to Form and a Statement of Hope
In 2004, as I hobbled toward my frumpy 40s, I became enamored of a band that, at the time, appealed primarily to angsty teens: Bright Continue Reading
Audrey Hepburn + Rome = Grace, Class, and Beauty
“And Introducing Audrey Hepburn”. With that credit, William Wyler’s Roman Holiday set off a special bombshell in the world of Hollywood stardom, one that announced Continue Reading
Colombia's Simón Mejía Plugs Into the Natural World on 'Mirla'
Simón Mejía believes music is a universal language, but his musical universe includes singers, instrumentalists, electronics, birds, insects, as well as rocks and the water Continue Reading
The Flaming Lips Reimagine Tom Petty's Life in Oklahoma on 'American Head'
The Flaming Lips’ frontman Wayne Coyne describes the backstory of American Head like this. He and the band were driving from a gig in Austin Continue Reading
Melanie Martinez Whips Up Something Sweet on ‘The Bakery’: Lyrics + Music Video
Melanie Martinez's "The Bakery" lyrics are a sweet treat! The former Voice contestant debuted her dreamlike new music video along with her latest single. The Continue Reading
Zayn Makes Everything ‘Better’ With Smooth New Single: Lyrics + Music Video
Zayn's smooth new single is making fans feel a little bit "Better" after waiting nearly two years for new original solo music. The new release Continue Reading
Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich Call Off Engagement: Report
Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich have reportedly broken up. The "Sorry Not Sorry" singer and the Young and the Restless star have allegedly called off Continue Reading
MGK Was Staying at Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s Apartment When Pete’s BDE Went Viral
Machine Gun Kelly was staying at Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s apartment when the Saturday Night Live comedian's "big d–k energy" went viral. The "Bloody Valentine" Continue Reading
‘Riverdale’ Make Out Scene COVID-19 Safety Protocols Include Mouth Wash, Ziploc Bags
KJ Apa revealed how Riverdale is filming make out scenes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In an Instagram video shared Wednesday (September 23), Archie Andrews actor Continue Reading
Safe From the Spotlight: Celebrities Who Kept Their Children Private From the Public
Being famous means you get little to no privacy in your daily life. Whether it’s a major breakup, drama with friends or a new love Continue Reading
Are Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port Still Friends?
Are Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port still friends today? The Hills alums revealed in a recent podcast whether or not their maintained their friendship after Continue Reading
Elephant Castle Captures Love At First Sight On “Euphoria”
Following several vibrant psych-rock releases this year like “Cool To Be Unhappy” and “I’m A Loser”, Elephant Castle (Phil Danyew) returns with Euphoria. Slow steady Continue Reading
Alright Alright's "Don't Worry" Is an Ode for Unity in Troubling Times (premiere)
Alright Alright is a husband-and-wife duo comprised of Seth and China Kent. Based out of Denver, the couple’s latest album, Crucible (out 23 October), is Continue Reading
Tim Bowness of No-Man Discusses Thematic Ambition Amongst Social Division
A global pandemic, populist authoritarianism, fake news, police brutality, terrorism, widespread socio-political discontent. There’s been a good reason to feel a certain existential dread over Continue Reading
Angel Olsen Creates a 'Whole New Mess'
During a recent session at the Thriving Roots AmericanaFest event, the multi-Grammy award-winning producer John Leventhal and singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz discussed the problem of “demoitis”. Continue Reading