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Displaying all articles tagged:
Rock!
profile
Mar. 26, 2024
The Troubadour
How Alynda Segarra, a former train-hopping punk from the Bronx, became one of America’s best songwriters.
By
Jenn Pelly
superlatives
Mar. 14, 2024
The Best and Cringiest of Creed, According to Scott Stapp
“It’s almost like things happened backward for us.”
By
Dan Hyman
disrespect the classics
Mar. 6, 2024
Checking Into the Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ Criminal Trial
Prosecutors filed to dismiss the case, to Don Henley’s dismay.
By
Justin Curto
respect the classics
Mar. 5, 2024
‘It’s a Brand, Not a Band’: Two Rock Hall Voters Reveal Their 2024 Ballots
“He’s an absurd inclusion.”
By
Devon Ivie
fine lines
Mar. 1, 2024
Mannequin Pussy Built Something Extraordinary
The screams, solitude, and Valley-girl accent powering the band’s new album.
By
Quinn Moreland
it’s theater season
Feb. 27, 2024
How to Write a Fake Rock Song
The musician Will Butler on his new Broadway banger.
By
Devon Ivie
influences
Feb. 23, 2024
How Meat Loaf,
Elden Ring
, and the Apocalypse Inspired MGMT’s
Loss of Life
“I don’t think I’ve ever played piano like that.”
By
Justin Curto
rocked and rolled
Feb. 20, 2024
The Genesis Song Steve Hackett Still Thinks Is a Joke
“It’s almost like Benny Hill put to music.”
As told to
Devon Ivie
baaaah
Feb. 16, 2024
Vampire Weekend’s ‘Capricorn,’ Reviewed by a Capricorn
Finally, something for us goats.
By
Rebecca Alter
my singles are dropping
Feb. 16, 2024
All Aboard the Vampire Weekend Comeback Train
The MTA stars in their music videos for “Gen-X Cops” and “Capricorn.”
By
Justin Curto
respect the classics
Feb. 11, 2024
The Worst Snubs in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame History (So Far)
Eight artists most deserving of induction.
By
Joe Kwaczala
superlatives
Feb. 4, 2024
Jack Antonoff on the Hardest and Most Surprising Music of His Career
“When you work with someone for a long time, you can start really getting weird.”
By
Justin Curto
album review
Feb. 4, 2024
Boygenius Is Here to Blunt Whatever Life Throws Our Way
Their Grammy-winning debut album is about finding strength in themselves.
By
Craig Jenkins
rip
Feb. 3, 2024
Wayne Kramer, Punk Rock Pioneer, Dead at 75
His official Instagram confirmed he “passed away peacefully” from pancreatic cancer on Friday.
By
Alejandra Gularte
album review
Jan. 30, 2024
We Should Appreciate The Smile While It’s Still Here
Dropping four projects in 20 months screams “Here for a good time, not a long time.”
By
Craig Jenkins
a long talk
Jan. 19, 2024
The Armstrong Agenda
Green Day’s front man didn’t plan to make a
Dookie
and
American Idiot
trifecta. Then he started writing their new album.
By
Brady Gerber
dream casting
Jan. 18, 2024
Our Chaotic Picks for the Anthony Kiedis Biopic
Here’s our dream cast for a movie that almost certainly won’t pass the Bechdel test.
By
Justin Curto
respect the law
Jan. 17, 2024
Mötley Crüe Is Throwing Around Some Mötley Accüsations
Mick Mars won an initial legal battle, but has not yet won the war.
By
Justin Curto
respect the classics
Jan. 11, 2024
Two Rock Hall Voters Debate Their Dream Ballot for 2024
“There’s a certain sector of people there who will tell you, ‘We’re making a TV show.’”
By
Devon Ivie
song roulette
Jan. 4, 2024
The Bangles Were Always a Democracy
But, as Susanna Hoffs recalls, picking lead singles was tricky territory.
By
Devon Ivie
the law
Dec. 22, 2023
The Nirvana Baby’s
Nevermind
Lawsuit Is Born Again
An appeals court overturned a previous dismissal.
By
Justin Curto
wakes
Dec. 8, 2023
The Unwavering Sinéad O’Connor
Friends, collaborators, and admirers on the life and legacy of a “machete-cutting truth teller.”
By
Drew Fortune
album review
Dec. 5, 2023
Peter Gabriel Is Trying to Keep It Together
i/o
is a series of lofty ideas for the future.
By
Craig Jenkins
rip
Nov. 30, 2023
Pogues Singer Shane MacGowan Dead at 65
The Irish front man was best known for his band’s Christmas hit, “Fairytale of New York.”
By
Justin Curto
superlatives
Nov. 27, 2023
Dolly Parton on the Most Prolific and Invigorating Music of Her Career
“My songs are like my kids and I expect them to support me when I’m old.”
By
Devon Ivie
respect the classics
Nov. 21, 2023
The Rolling Stones’ New Tour Is Brought to You by AARP
Just because Mick and Keith aren’t enjoying retirement yet doesn’t mean you can’t.
By
Justin Curto
bonkers
Nov. 11, 2023
The Beatles Have No. 1 Songs Both Now (2023) and Then (1963)
It’s all because of you.
By
Alejandra Gularte
all the small theengs
Nov. 9, 2023
I Miss the Tom DeLonge Twang
A eulogy for that hocked loogie of an accent.
By
Julia Gray
videology
Nov. 3, 2023
Yeah, the Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’ Music Video Sure Is Weird
It might make you nostalgic for the dud
Sgt. Pepper’s
movie.
By
Justin Curto
chat room
Nov. 3, 2023
Kevin Abstract Got Over the End of Brockhampton With a New Solo Album
“I wanted to come out of it to make something that felt hopeful.”
By
Craig Jenkins
vulture lists
Nov. 2, 2023
All 214 Beatles Songs, Ranked From Worst to Best
We had to count them all.
By
Bill Wyman
song review
Nov. 2, 2023
The Beatles’ Final Song Is Only a Snapshot of Their Strengths
They are back for one last job … assuming it’s the last job.
By
Craig Jenkins
when they come around
Nov. 2, 2023
Green Day Leaks Their Own Tour Announcement
A 43-show run behind new album
Saviors,
20 years of
American Idiot
, and 30 years of
Dookie
.
By
Alejandra Gularte
vulture lists
Oct. 31, 2023
The 14 Best Unreleased Beatles Songs
Incredibly, there’s still great music by the Fab Four that hasn’t seen the light of day.
By
David Marchese
album review
Oct. 23, 2023
The Rolling Stones Paint It Backward
A new Stones record in 2023 may feel as necessary as a milkman. But they’re doing more than just conjuring ghosts.
By
Leah Greenblatt
sonic love lost
Oct. 20, 2023
Everything But the Girl
Thurston Moore’s massive new memoir has a Kim Gordon–shaped hole in it.
By
Jeremy Gordon
continually rolling
Oct. 20, 2023
The Rolling Stones Are Taking Care of the Broken Glass
Hackney Diamonds
is out now, with features from Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Paul McCartney.
By
Alejandra Gularte
album review
Oct. 11, 2023
Sufjan Stevens Tours the Garden of Heartbreak
His new album
Javelin
urges us to embrace life’s beauty while we still can.
By
Craig Jenkins
chapters
Oct. 2, 2023
‘I Don’t Want to Be Erased’
Frustrated by his failing health and fretting about his own legacy, Lou Reed spent his final days intent on making something “really astonishing.”
By
Will Hermes
my single is dropping
Sept. 28, 2023
Ah, the Sweet Sounds of Lady Gaga With the Rolling Stones
And Stevie Wonder on keys, casually.
By
Justin Curto
q&a
Sept. 26, 2023
PJ Harvey Changed Her Mind About Touring
“I had to ask myself, ‘Is this still the best contribution I have to give?’ And I think the answer is yes.”
By
Emma Madden
scene report
Sept. 12, 2023
Talking Heads Burn Down the House, Not Each Other
Inside the band’s first public appearance in 21 years.
By
Jill Krajewski
scene report
Sept. 7, 2023
At Freddie Mercury’s Estate Auction, the Rich Go Ga Ga
The only champions at Sotheby’s were the wealthy.
By
Brian Moylan
in conversation
Sept. 7, 2023
Bernie Taupin Is Still Standing
He imagined the yellow brick roads and rocket men that helped make Elton John famous. He thinks there’s more to come.
By
Jim Farber
chasing comments
Sept. 5, 2023
There’s Snow Patrol Drama?
A garden that’s bursting into speculation.
By
Alejandra Gularte
chat room
Aug. 25, 2023
Alice Cooper’s Advice to Rock Stars: Don’t Talk Politics
He also shares his thoughts on fake blood, wimpy bands, and the decision to tour with Johnny Depp.
By
Brady Gerber
respect the classics
Aug. 21, 2023
Devo Has the Uncontrollable Urge to Retire
“We did as well as we could, for as long as we could.”
By
Devon Ivie
guitar hero
Aug. 18, 2023
Jon Batiste Got Lil Wayne to Pick Up His Guitar Again
And that may not even be the most chaotic thing on his new album,
World Music Radio.
By
Justin Curto
song roulette
Aug. 17, 2023
The Hives Just Want to Scare Other Bands
Pelle Almqvist didn’t see the potential in their most successful single. At least he can laugh about it now.
By
Devon Ivie
a long talk
July 28, 2023
Bethany Cosentino’s Hard Reset
The Best Coast singer didn’t abandon the band that made her an indie “It” girl. She had a solo awakening.
By
Leah Greenblatt
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