Emo wunderkind Scruffpuppie aka JJ Shurbet just signed with Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records. She is joining a roster that includes MUNA, Claud, and Charlie Hickey. On August 24, the hard-driving pop-punk Assignment Song was released to streaming services. JJ … Continued

 When you hear the term supergroup, you may picture a bunch of old men with guitars but past their prime—the rockstar equivalent of a dad band. But, instead, the three women of boy genius (yep, all lowercase, one word like … Continued

In early 1991, despite being the reigning kings of thrash metal and touring buddies with ZZ Top, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, AC/DC, and Mötley Crüe, Metallica had not been embraced by mainstream radio and was only played on a handful … Continued

Sir Paul McCartney calls in some of today’s best talent to remake his 2020 album. Some songs are better than others. So, here with a Little Help from Your Friends (get it?), we ranked them: 1. Seize the Day (feat. … Continued

Julien Baker rules the world of heartbreaking indie rock. The release of her latest album, Little Oblivions, only confirms what we already suspected. The 25-year-old broke onto the scene in 2015 with her stunning debut, Sprained Ankle. She immediately established … Continued

It’s been a long, strange year, but a good one for music. It was almost impossible to narrow our list of favorite 2020 releases down to a manageable number. But we’ve assembled an index for your listening pleasure. In no … Continued

A National Public Radio (NPR) live concert series called Tiny Desk Performances takes music to the next level. NPR’s Bob Boilen hosts the series and pre-pandemic, it originated from Boilen’s Washington, DC home. For most of this year, the concerts … Continued

The nominations for the 63rd Grammy Awards are out. It’s a banner year for women, and there are plenty of first-time nominees in various categories. But as always, there were a few surprise omissions. Here are some deserving nominees and … Continued

Phoebe Bridgers is the queen of haunting indie rock. Her breathy voice, coupled with vivid lyrics, gives way to some of the best songs. Her imagery also leads to fantastic music videos. Check out our four favorites below.  FUNERAL With … Continued

We’re now six-plus months into 2020. It’s been a turbulent year and many album releases have been delayed, but we’ve still enjoyed listening to some incredible new cuts from some of our favorite artists. Here are eight of the best … Continued