Miley Cyrus doesn't think that her album Younger Now makes sense in her overall music career. The "Midnight Sky" singer opened up about distancing herself from Continue Reading
Teaching Miyazaki's Films in the Time of Pandemic
Just a few days before the US went into lockdown in March, with the reality of the coronavirus growing more dire, I was beginning a Continue Reading
The Lemon Twigs Amp Up the Glam Rock Obsession on 'Songs for the General Public'
Brian and Michael D’Addario, the multi-talented siblings who make up the Lemon Twigs, have certainly proven their songwriting and performing abilities with their first two Continue Reading
COVID-19 Is but One Indication of the Return of the Pandemic Monster
When Mike Davis published the first version of The Monster Enters: Covid-19, Avian Flu, and the Plagues of Capitalism 15 years ago, the titular “monster” Continue Reading
Raul Malo and the Mavericks Go 'En Español' on Their New Genre-Bending LP
With their new album, En Español, the Mavericks are underlining the “alt” in their “alt-country” assignation, releasing a collection of songs solely with Spanish lyrics. Continue Reading
Eli Winter Comes Into His Own With 'Unbecoming'
Last year guitarist Eli Winter, while still in college, put out his debut album following the experience of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. The storm soaked Continue Reading
Americana Music Association to Host Online Panel on Black Equity in Americana
The Americana Music Association will present a streaming panel discussion on Thursday, 20 August on Black Equity in Americana. The panel will feature Tiny Desk Continue Reading
Anya Marina Delivers Powerful Rendition of "Can't Nobody Love You" (premiere)
Anya Marina’s Queen of the Night arrives 25 September. The album was written and recorded in both Nashville, San Diego, and New York City and Continue Reading
Stephanie Lambring's "Fine" Celebrates Going Against the Grain (premiere)
Stephanie Lambring’s Autonomy is an as-you-see-it experience. The Americana artist’s upcoming LP, due out 23 October, argues for the power of choice above all else. Continue Reading
Billie Eilish Urges Public to Vote During DNC Speech: ‘Trump Is Destroying Our Country’
Billie Eilish delivered a passionate speech and performance during the Democratic National Convention, which took place via live stream on Wednesday (August 19) night. "You Continue Reading
Listen To Seekay’s Sublime New Banger ”Hold”
‘Hold’ emerges as the tune of the month with its chill sounds and electronica vibe. Composer and producer Seekay launches an experiment with various old-new Continue Reading
The ‘Tiger King’ Zoo Is Closed For Good
It’s hard to believe it was just five months ago that Joe Exotic and his menagerie of wild animals came into our lives via Netflix’s Continue Reading
Ashley Benson and G-Eazy Face Engagement Speculation Following Ring Spotting
Are Ashley Benson and G-Eazy engaged? The couple sparked engagement rumors after the Pretty Little Liars alum was photographed wearing what appeared to be diamond ring on Continue Reading
Kanye West Wants to Launch His Own Jesus Version of TikTok
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Sia Uses Bathroom, Flushes Toilet During Live Radio Interview
Remember that woman who got caught on the toilet during a Zoom work call a few months ago? Well, at least she wasn't relieving herself Continue Reading
Ellen DeGeneres’ Old Tweet About Making an ‘Employee Cry Like a Baby’ Goes Viral
A super old post shared by Ellen DeGeneres more than ten years ago has gone viral in the wake of various toxic workplace allegations regarding Continue Reading
Britney Spears Asks Judge to Remove Dad as Sole Conservator: REPORT
Britney Spears' allegedly asked a judge to remove her father as the sole conservator of her conservatorship. On Tuesday (August 18) TMZ reported that the Continue Reading
The Texicana Mamas Make Beautiful Tex Mex Music
Anthony of Padua is known as the patron saint of lost things. He’s often invoked in literature and popular culture when one is confused and Continue Reading
Hip-Hop Since the Don of Rhyme: Shabazz Palaces' 'The Don of Diamond Dreams'
To mention Ishmael Butler’s integral influence on hip-hop culture is overstating the obvious. His work with the groundbreaking Digable Planets has been needlessly shoehorned into Continue Reading
Electropop's Cut Copy Discuss New Album 'Freeze, Melt' As They Continue to Evolve
Transitioning from their neon synthpop towards a more atmospheric sound, Freeze, Melt pays tribute to Cut Copy’s heritage but extends into new territory inspired by Continue Reading