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superlatives

Thurston Moore on the Obscure Sonic Youth Songs He Loves the Most

 Plus, playing with Iggy Pop, advice from Alan Vega, and the book he “probably will publish at some point in 2021.” By Dan Reilly
a long talk

The State of the Union According to Chuck D

 The rap pioneer on the new Public Enemy album (reuniting them with Def Jam), Donald Trump, the broken music business, Kanye, and more. By Craig Jenkins
musicians on their own music

7 Key Elements of the A.G. Cook Sound, According to A.G. Cook

 The PC Music leader and creative director for Charli XCX steps out with two debut albums. By Justin Curto
  1. respect the classics
    Stevie Nicks Does the Math and Wishes Harry Styles Was Older“Well, that would be a good thing.”
    By Devon Ivie
  2. wonderful news
    Shawn Mendes Announces New Album, and You Know Camila Cabello Is InvolvedIn case you wonder-ed what all that social-media commotion was.
    By Justin Curto
  3. the meaning of mariah carey
    10 Shocking Stories From Mariah Carey’s MemoirOn Tommy Mottola, Derek Jeter, Glitter, her family, and more.
    By Justin Curto
  4. my single is dropping
    Demi Lovato Emerges From Her Breakup With Powerful Ballad ‘Still Have Me’“I don’t have much, but at least I still have me.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  5. backstories
    Together, A.G. Cook and Jónsi Have Made Their Most Surprising Work YetThe PC Music head on his left-field project with the Sigur Rós frontman.
    As told to Justin Curto
  7. last night on late night
    BTS Army Spokesperson John Cena Explains What Made Him StanHe joined Jimmy Fallon in-studio for night two of the BTS Tonight Show takeover.
    By Zoe Haylock
  8. last night on late night
    The Only Good Thing on TV Last Night Was Phoebe Bridgers Singing on Seth MeyersBecause we all needed to scream after that debate.
    By Justin Curto
  9. superlatives
    Thurston Moore on the Obscure Sonic Youth Songs He Loves the MostPlus, playing with Iggy Pop, advice from Alan Vega, and the book he “probably will publish at some point in 2021.”
    By Dan Reilly
  10. rip
    Helen Reddy, ‘I Am Woman’ Singer and Activist, Dead at 78The Grammy-winning song remains an empowering feminist anthem.
    By Zoe Haylock
  11. songs
    ‘Will You Shut Up, Man’ Is the Song of SummerI love this song.
    By Charu Sinha
  12. casting
    Zendaya in Talks to Play Ronnie Spector in A24 BiopicSpector herself personally approves.
    By Charu Sinha
  13. miley cyrus
    Miley Cyrus Has Your ‘Heart of Glass’ Cover ReadyOne thing about Miley, she’s gonna deliver a good cover.
    By Hunter Harris
  14. awards
    Reggaeton Stars J Balvin and Bad Bunny Lead Latin Grammy NominationsBoth artists criticized the lack of reggaeton nominees in 2019.
    By Zoe Haylock
  15. last night on late night
    BTS Launch Their Tonight Show Residency With a ThrowbackWatch their never-before-seen performance of 2018’s “IDOL.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  16. get out the vote
    If Tyler, the Creator Can Vote for the Very First Time, Then So Can YouIn a self-made PSA, he says he “sees the light” when it comes to going to the polls.
    By Halle Kiefer
  17. breakups
    How Stans (Accidentally) Helped Break Up Demi Lovato and Max EhrichTheir quarantine engagement is over just weeks after fans uncovered Ehrich’s old social-media posts. Here’s how it happened.
    By Zoe Haylock
  18. q&a
    2020 Can’t Slow Down Sadie DupuisThe Speedy Ortiz “front demon” on her new Sad13 album, Adam Schlesinger, and the state of independent music.
    By Justin Curto
  19. a long talk
    The State of the Union According to Chuck DThe rap pioneer on the new Public Enemy album (reuniting them with Def Jam), Donald Trump, the broken music business, Kanye, and more.
    By Craig Jenkins
  20. b is for billions
    The BTS Boys Are Millionaires As Label Big Hit Goes PublicSeven figures for seven members.
    By Justin Curto
  21. the meaning of mariah carey
    The World Is Finally Ready to Know Mariah Carey Wrote a ’90s Alt-Rock AlbumWhile working on her own record, 1995’s Daydream.
    By Halle Kiefer
  22. breakups
    Demi Lovato and Fiancé Max Ehrich Split, Ending Their Two-Month Quar RomanceEhrich is now claiming that he was dumped via “a tabloid.”
    By Chris Murphy
  23. coronavirus
    All the Live Events, Movie Releases, and Productions Affected by the CoronavirusWho’s next?
    By Vulture Editors
  24. respect the classics
    The Doobie Brothers and Bill Murray Are Feuding Because 2020 Just Won’t QuitA case of golf apparel, song rights, and puns.
    By Devon Ivie
  25. boys boys boys
    BTS Will Release Their New Album ASAP(In November.)
    By Devon Ivie
  26. the inside track
    The Rage of Idles Is Just Another Empty Gesture“War,” which opens their new album Ultra Mono, doesn’t make sense.
    By Justin Curto
  27. exclusive
    Watch Dolly Parton and Patti LaBelle Turn Their Acrylics Into InstrumentsIn a clip from 1987.
    By Josef Adalian
  28. my single is dropping
    Groove Awkwardly in Place to Vin Diesel’s New Song“Feel Like I Do” premiered on The Kelly Clarkson Show to a virtual audience of massive floating heads dancing awkwardly in no space.
    By Rebecca Alter
  29. rip warped tour
    Machine Gun Kelly Releases His Pop-Punk Opus Tickets to My DownfallThis guy just dropped the year’s best Warped-Tour-core album.
    By Justin Curto
  30. my single is dropping
    Travis Scott Wants You to Watch His New Music Video ‘Franchise’ in IMAX TheatersFeaturing Young Thug and M.I.A., the video premieres before Tenet at select theaters, but you can just watch it online now.
    By Zoe Haylock
  31. superlatives
    Lars Ulrich on Metallica’s Most Underrated and What Makes a Great DrummerThe legend on S&M2, the best drummers of all time, and Guitar Hero: Metallica.
    By Brady Gerber
  32. my single is dropping
    Kylie Minogue Waves a Wand, Drops New Song, ‘Magic’The second single from her highly anticipated, aptly titled album Disco.
    By Justin Curto
  33. my single is dropping
    Bruce Springsteen Gifted Us a New Song on His Birthday and That’s GenerosityIt’s the second offering from his new album Letter to You.
    By Justin Curto
  34. human contact
    Lizzo Sanitizes the Vogue 73 Questions Guy Before Letting Him in Her HouseAs is standard for greeting people in 2020.
    By Zoe Haylock
  35. the meaning of mariah carey
    Mariah Carey Calls Derek Jeter the ‘Catalyst’ for Her Split From Tommy Mottola“I didn’t think I would ever meet anybody who wouldn’t … feel superior to me.”
    By Justin Curto
  36. respect the classics
    Elton John Extends Farewell Tour Into 2022, a Year He Thinks ExistsWhen was the last time the possibility of the year 2022 crossed your mind?
    By Justin Curto
  37. bts
    BTS Are Set to Take Over The Tonight ShowWith a week of performances.
    By Charu Sinha
  38. extremely online
    Rolling Stone Welcomes New Contributors Beyoncé and Taylor SwiftThe two contributed to the magazine’s “500 Greatest Albums” list.
    By Justin Curto
  39. trailer mix
    This Must Be the Place (to Watch the Trailer for David Byrne’s American Utopia)Time to buy a monochromatic suit.
    By Devon Ivie
  40. interview
    Fleet Foxes Made the Perfect Album for This MomentSinger Robin Pecknold talks about the challenges of making Shore — and the decision to release it on the autumnal equinox.
    By Craig Jenkins
  41. fleet foxes
    Fall Is Officially Here and So Is a New Fleet Foxes AlbumThe band timed Shore to the autumnal equinox.
    By Justin Curto
  42. chart updates
    The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ Just Broke a Billboard RecordIt has been stuck in our heads for a record 28 weeks.
    By Zoe Haylock
  43. miss independent
    Kelly Clarkson on Her Divorce: ‘Definitely Didn’t See Anything Coming’“You definitely will hear it musically.”
    By Justin Curto
  44. halftime anytime
    The Killers Welcome Raiders to Vegas With Rooftop ‘Mr. Brightside’What is this, 2003? You wish. You wish it was 2003.
    By Halle Kiefer
  45. the law
    Bobby Shmurda Was Denied ParoleHe might be locked up until December 2021.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  46. interview
    The Deftones Have (Almost) Found BalanceChino Moreno opens up about the band’s process, its diverse influences, and the legacy of nu metal.
    By Craig Jenkins
  47. musicians on their own music
    7 Key Elements of the A.G. Cook Sound, According to A.G. CookThe PC Music leader and creative director for Charli XCX steps out with two debut albums.
    By Justin Curto
  48. the inside track
    Can Ava Max Ever Follow Up ‘Sweet But Psycho’?“Naked,” her latest try, is one of her best songs — but still not built for the 2020 charts.
    By Justin Curto
  49. tiny desk (home) concerts
    BTS Perform a Stripped-Down ‘Dynamite’ in Their First Tiny Desk ConcertTo be clear, the song is stripped down, not the guys.
    By Zoe Haylock
  50. my thematic album is dropping
    Taylor Swift Drops ‘Betty Live From the 2020 ACM Awards,’ Answers PrayersIt opens her latest folklore chapter, out now.
    By Zoe Haylock
  51. music
    If You Thought You Saw Bad Bunny Performing a Concert on a Moving Truck, You DidThe only time you’ve enjoyed being caught in traffic.
    By Halle Kiefer
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