15 Years Ago, the Beastie Boys Gave a Perfect Farewell
A look back at how the Beastie Boys concluded their legendary career with the ambitious ‘Hot Sauce Committee Part Two’ and a star-studded music video.
The Black Keys’ ‘Peaches!’ Is a Disappointing Afterthought
The Black Keys’ latest album, Peaches!, attempts to capture a raw, garage-rock aesthetic but ultimately feels like a manufactured and uninspired collection of covers.
Maya Hawke’s ‘Maitreya Corso’ Struggles Under the Weight of Its Own Ambition
Maya Hawke’s fourth album, ‘Maitreya Corso,’ attempts an ambitious fantasy-folk concept that ultimately falters due to tonal inconsistencies and indulgent songwriting.
Jimi Hendrix’s Bandmates’ Estates Lose Royalties Case in Court
The heirs of Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding have lost their legal battle against Sony Music regarding royalty claims for the Jimi Hendrix Experience.
The 50 Greatest Movie Soundtracks of All Time
From the surf-rock cool of Pulp Fiction to the soul-stirring folk of O Brother, Where Art Thou?, we rank the 50 most iconic movie soundtracks in cinema history.
Julia Cumming Finds New Depth in Softer Sounds on Solo Debut
Julia Cumming steps away from the indie-rock intensity of Sunflower Bean to explore a more vulnerable, coffee-shop pop sound on her solo debut, ‘Julia’.
Foo Fighters Fly on Autopilot Throughout ‘Your Favorite Toy’
The Foo Fighters’ 12th studio album, ‘Your Favorite Toy,’ feels like a hollow retread of past successes rather than a genuine return to form.
Julia Cumming Can Finally Hear Her Own Voice
Sunflower Bean frontwoman Julia Cumming steps into the spotlight with her first solo record, embracing self-discovery and the art of ‘easy listening.’
Lambrini Girls’ Phoebe Lunny Arrested After Warning Promoters
Phoebe Lunny of the UK punk band Lambrini Girls was arrested following her efforts to warn promoters about a musician she deemed unsafe.
Lucy Liyou’s ‘MR COBRA’ Defies Definition and Legibility
Multimedia artist Lucy Liyou challenges the boundaries of music and performance with her visceral, genre-defying new album, MR COBRA.