Twenty One Pilots singer Tyler Joseph has apologized after facing backlash over a tweet he issued this week. To many, the musician's message seemed insensitive Continue Reading
Christian Cohle Offers Haunting Electropop on "Wallflower" (premiere)
Dublin’s Christian Cohle creates powerfully haunting electropop on his latest single, “Wallflower”. The song is epic in scope as it slowly builds with soft synth Continue Reading
The Billy Walton Band Rock Out on 'Dark Hour' (album stream)
Dark Hour is the new release from the Billy Walton Band, led by New Jersey guitar master, Billy Walton. With a previous musical tenure that Continue Reading
Wood Brothers' Oliver Wood Covers "The Battle Is Over (But the War Goes On)" (premiere + interview)
Oliver Wood’s new single is a version of the protest anthem, “The Battle Is Over (But the War Goes On)”, familiar to many listeners via Continue Reading
Gregory Porter Creates Another Collection of Soul-Jazz Gems on 'All Rise'
Gregory Porter is no less than an icon in the world of contemporary jazz. His accolades are numerous and towering – multiple Grammy nominations and Continue Reading
C.C. Tsai's 'Dao De Jing' Has Visual Rhythm
Chih-chung Tsai, a renown Taiwanese cartoonist, publishes as C. C. Tsai in English. Dao De Jing, which translates roughly as “The Way of Virtue”, is Continue Reading
Dianne Davidson Comes 'Full Circle'
There are several versions of the jokey saying, “Old musicians never die.” The most popular are: “they just get played out”, “they just decompose”, and Continue Reading
The Rolling Stones' 'Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out' Came at a Crucial Moment in History 50 Years Ago
Few rock fans would deny that the Rolling Stones’ Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out!—an album which celebrates its 50th anniversary this month—is a classic. Recorded during Continue Reading
Percussion Becomes the Narrative on Tangents' 'Timeslips'
While the Australian band Tangents most definitely unfurls its life-story with the heartbeat of a collective, drummer Evan Dorrian remains the group’s frontman, if one Continue Reading
Brennen Leigh's "Billy and Beau" Tells Midwestern Gay Love Story (premiere)
Brennen Leigh’s forthcoming album is full of songs that get down to the what’s-what of the heartland. Influenced by the state line between Minnesota and Continue Reading
Ty Trehern Explores Letting Go With "Better Off" (premiere)
Ty Trehern’s latest release, Dear Dichotomy, is out 23 October. The Mississippi-based singer-songwriter marries a variety of influences in his music, as exemplified on his Continue Reading
Emi Meyer Ascends Into "Space" (premiere)
Emi Meyer’s artistic growth from precocious vocalist to grounded singer-songwriter has been well-appointed. She has impressed American and Japanese crowds with her vocal prowess and Continue Reading
Speaker Face Marry Hustle and Float With "Work Friends" (premiere)
Based in Toronto, Ontario Canada, Speaker Face feature members of the JUNO award-winning band the Fretless (Trent Freeman, Eric Wright) and marry classic, organic sounds Continue Reading
Bella Thorne’s Sister Kaili Joins OnlyFans Amid Backlash, Says Sex Work Isn’t ‘Legitimate’
Bella Thorne's sister, Kaili Thorne, joined OnlyFans amid backlash from users after she seemingly dissed sex work. According to Page Six, Kaili wrote comments on Continue Reading
Metallica Might Block Katy Perry From Having the Top New Album Debut
Metallica appear primed to block Katy Perry from having the top new album debut with their recently released S&M2, the metal act's second live album Continue Reading
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s Beverly Hills Home Is Stunning: Look Inside! (PHOTOS)
You can live like Chrissy Teigen and John Legend—if you've got $24 million, that is. With a third baby on the way, the Hollywood A-list Continue Reading
Ariana Grande Just Made Instagram History
Ariana Grande hit a major social media milestone this week. The "7 Rings" singer, who is the most followed woman on Instagram, reached over 200 Continue Reading
David Blaine’s ‘Up!’ Balloon Stunt: Everything You Need to Know
Magician David Blaine made Disney and Pixar's Up! come to life during an incredible flight stunt. The 47-year-old magician held a live stream on Wednesday Continue Reading
Kanye West Says God Wanted Him to Interrupt Taylor Swift at the VMAs
Kanye West believes that God wanted him to interrupt Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV VMAs. In a new interview on the Cannon's Class podcast, the Continue Reading
Addicted to Drug Dramas "She Shoulda Said NO!" and "The Devil's Sleep"
In cooperation with local and federal authorities, PopMatters has tirelessly worked to expose the sensational scandals documented in the Blu-ray series Forbidden Fruit: The Golden Continue Reading