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beabadoobee Teams Up with The Marías for Dreamy New Single
Immerse yourself in beabadoobee’s fresh single featuring The Marías, blending indie magic with a vibrant new vibe. If you’ve been following the indie scene, you know how beabadoobee has... more »
Mike McCready Mines The Many ‘Seasons’ Of Seattle Music History
Explore Mike McCready’s unique graphic novel and rock opera capturing the spirit and sorrow of Seattle’s iconic music scene. Pearl Jam's legendary guitarist Mike McCready has always been... more »
Fearne Cotton Shares Painful Shame After Learning of Ex Ian Watkins’ Sex Crimes
Fearne Cotton opens up about the deep “shame” she felt after the shocking revelations about her ex-partner Ian Watkins’ horrific offenses. When news breaks that rattles your world,... more »
1972 John Lennon and Yoko Ono Concerts Return to Cinemas
Experience the legendary 1972 John Lennon and Yoko Ono concerts, restored and hitting cinemas worldwide this April. If you’ve ever wondered what John Lennon was like on stage after The... more »
Gipsy Kings Have Sold 25 Million Albums Since Their Humble Beginnings in Southern France, and a New Era Is Just Beginning
25 million albums sold and a rich legacy of flamenco rumba worldwide — the Gipsy Kings continue to bring their vibrant sound into a new chapter. There’s a magic to the Gipsy Kings... more »
Forget Spotify: 5 Designer Turntables Driving the Vinyl Revival
Vinyl's comeback is fueled not just by sound but by stunning designer turntables redefining our music listening rituals. In 2022, vinyl records outsold CDs in the U.S. for the first time... more »
James Blake Trying Times Review: Heartbreak Therapy, No Refunds Allowed
James Blake’s Trying Times turns private collapse into blunt songwriting—less club escape, more “here’s the problem,” and it doesn’t blink. You can hear it in the first minutes: Trying... more »
Live at Glasshaus: Annahstasia’s “Live” Album That Refuses to Behave
Live at Glasshaus strips Annahstasia down to breath, strings, and demands—then dares a room of strangers to hold the landing. Some live albums feel like souvenirs. Live at Glasshaus... more »
Self Proclaimed Narcissist Album Review: Broke in Laurel Canyon, Still Loud
Self Proclaimed Narcissist turns poverty, romance, and self-awareness into a diary that refuses to “heal”—and that’s the whole point. This is the kind of album that makes you lean... more »
BasX TA2+ Delivers World-Class Performance at a Real-World Price
Experience top-tier sound quality and versatile connectivity with the BasX TA2+ integrated amplifier, crafted for music lovers and audiophiles alike. If you're anything like me, the hunt for... more »
ASUS ROG Kithara Review: Audiophile Headphones Perfect for Gaming and Music
Explore the unique blend of audiophile sound and gaming functionality with ASUS ROG Kithara headphones. When I first laid my hands on the ASUS ROG Kithara headphones, I was honestly... more »
Satanic Scum Punks Review: Wolfbastard’s Mean Little Joyride
Wolfbastard’s Satanic Scum Punks is blackened punk that bites fast, grooves hard, and pretends subtlety doesn’t exist (mostly because it doesn’t). Some albums want you to “go on a journey.”... more »
Somewhere In Between: UnityTX Make Autotune Wrestle Breakdowns (Yes, Really)
Somewhere In Between turns rap-metalcore into a tight, hooky speed-run—autotune, drum machines, and riffs all arguing in the same room. Rap has always had this weird corner seat in... more »
Nettspend’s Early Life Crisis Wants the Future—It Just Yells First
Early Life Crisis is Nettspend stress-testing Gen Z rage rap: runway-ready chaos, a few scary-sweet hooks, and one feature that exposes the whole game. Listening to Nettspend here feels... more »
Kacey Musgraves Returns with ‘Middle of Nowhere’ and New Single ‘Dry Spell’
Step into Kacey Musgraves’ musical oasis with her latest album 'Middle of Nowhere' and the evocative single 'Dry Spell'—a heartfelt exploration of solitude and sonic fusion. If you’ve... more »
Billie Eilish Eyes Breakthrough Role in 'Bell Jar' Film Adaptation
Billie Eilish is poised to make her feature film debut in an eagerly anticipated adaptation of 'The Bell Jar,' bringing fresh energy to Sylvia Plath’s classic novel. The ever-evolving... more »
Kneecap’s Mo Chara Avoids Terrorism Trial After High Court Blocks CPS Appeal
The high court’s decision ends the terrorism charge against Mo Chara, highlighting a technical legality rather than the substance of the case. If you’ve been following the... more »
Sombr Slams Brixton Academy as “Most Poorly Managed Venue” Amid Concert Chaos
Sombr calls out Brixton Academy’s management during a live show, highlighting safety concerns at the iconic London venue. If you’ve ever been to a live gig, you know that the vibe... more »