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James Blake Reveals 95% of His Production Work Has Gone Unpaid
James Blake shares the harsh reality of music production, revealing how most of his work behind the scenes has been unpaid. If you think being a Grammy-winning artist like James Blake... more »
Self Esteem Opens Up About Acting Shift: “I’ve Been Rock-Bottom Depressed Because of Music”
Self Esteem shares her emotional journey from music to acting, revealing struggles with creativity and mental health in the music industry. If you’ve followed Self Esteem—aka Rebecca... more »
Paris Jackson Unveils Haunting Single ‘Zombies In Love’ Co-Written and Produced by Linda Perry
Paris Jackson’s ‘Zombies In Love’ marks a haunting new chapter with Linda Perry’s touch, blending vulnerability and ethereal melodies in her 2026 project. There’s something truly... more »
Police Investigate Bobby Vylan’s “Death to the IDF” Chants at London Protest
Police have launched an inquiry into chants led by Bobby Vylan during a London protest, stirring controversy around the “death to the IDF” slogan. If you’ve followed UK punk-rap duo Bob... more »
Michael Stipe Updates Fans on Long-Awaited Solo Album: “It’s Taken Longer Than I Wanted”
Michael Stipe shares candid insights on his debut solo album’s progress and the high bar set by his R.E.M. legacy. As a longtime fan of R.E.M., hearing Michael Stipe talk about stepping... more »
Cryptic Shift “Overspace & Supertime” Review: Space Math That Bites
Cryptic Shift turn extreme metal into sci‑fi jazz whiplash on Overspace & Supertime—brilliant, exhausting, and weirdly precise when it shouldn’t be. Some records want you to feel... more »
What’s Bracken Review: Jacksonville Rap Without the Body-Count Cosplay
What’s Bracken is Jacksonville rap that dodges drill theater—then dares you to care about ego, grief, and a very weird kind of “stick up.” Jacksonville’s rap pipeline has spent years... more »
Ride The Apocalypse Review: Vitamin X Sound Like They Packed a Go-Bag
Vitamin X turn Ride The Apocalypse into a fast, nasty pep talk—hardcore that laughs in your face while the world wobbles. There are records that ask for your attention, and then there are... more »
The Zipper Is the Button: A Fresh Take on Speaker Controls
Imagine controlling your speaker with a simple zipper pull—no buttons, no screens, just a familiar, satisfying gesture. Remember the last time you fumbled around for a tiny button on your... more »
SPOOKY ACT I Review: TrigNO Turns Trauma Into a Plot Twist (Sorry)
TrigNO’s SPOOKY ACT I is a raw and unfiltered confession, confronting trauma, blame, and survival with a brutal honesty that demands attention. This review discusses suicide and self-harm.... more »
Push & Paint Review: Detroit Wordplay That Trips and Still Lands
Push & Paint turns rap into a weird magic trick—Bruiser Wolf and Sheefy McFly make punchlines feel accidental, then dare you to keep up. Some rap albums want to impress you. Push... more »
You’re Free to Go Review: Anjimile’s “Free to Go” Isn’t Actually Free
Anjimile’s Free to Go dresses up love as generosity, then flinches mid-vow. It’s tender, blunt, and occasionally too polite for its own good. Courtesy of 4AD Ltd. Most albums sell love like... more »
Harry Hill Joins CMAT onstage at Alexandra Palace Dressed as a Dartboard
Watch the comedian’s playful dartboard cameo at CMAT’s London show; a perfect nod to the iconic venue. When two brilliant personalities from music and comedy collide, magic happens. At... more »
Rose Gray on Supporting LGBTQ+ Community, Wolf Alice, and Her “Wild” New Music World
Rose Gray shares her passion for LGBTQ+ support, admiration for Wolf Alice, and teases a fresh, adventurous sound in her upcoming music. Stepping backstage at the Trans Mission show... more »
Remembering Motörhead Legend Phil Campbell: A Guitar Hero’s Legacy Lives On
Phil Campbell’s impact on Motörhead and rock music remains unforgettable, leaving behind a legacy filled with legendary riffs and heartfelt memories. When a musician as deeply woven... more »
Live Nation Antitrust Trial Resumes as Over 30 US States Reject Settlement
Antitrust trial against Live Nation restarts after dozens of states push back on settlement, spotlighting monopoly concerns in the live events and ticketing market. If you’ve ever felt the... more »
The Pretty Reckless Unveil ‘Dear God’ Album and Thrash-Powered Single ‘When I Wake Up’ Plus 2026 Tour Dates
The Pretty Reckless are back with a fierce new album and a high-octane single, setting the stage for a massive 2026 tour across the UK, Europe, and North America. If you’ve been... more »
Onix Zenith XDA20 DAC and SCD1-3 CD/SACD Transport Review: A High-Performance Digital Duo
Experience flagship-level audio fidelity with the Onix Zenith XDA20 DAC and SCD1-3 transport’s precise SACD and streaming capabilities. If you haven't come across Onix Audio in high-end... more »