Archive: 2026

Today on the Tube, independent record labels dominate every channel. Ninja Tune bring us Fcukers, Jazz Is Dead offer up another in their amazing JID series, and up-and-comer TWNSHP team with Guapdad 4000. Fcukers – ‘L.U.C.K.Y’ (Official Video) Independent, London-based record label Ninja Tune strikes again with another hit, this time in the form of […]

As news of Bob Weir’s passing spread yesterday (1/10/26), what once felt unthinkable suddenly became reality. Now comes the moment to reflect on everything he gave the world after joining the Grateful Dead in 1965. Arguably the most prolific live performer of all time, Weir’s music touched and influenced countless people—including many of us here […]

Music culture has always been about more than sound. It is about timing, restraint, and emotional build-up. From the way an album unfolds track by track to the pacing of a live set, meaningful musical experiences are carefully structured rather than chaotic. This sensitivity to rhythm and flow shapes how music fans engage not only […]

Music has always been about timing. Long before streaming platforms and digital feeds, listeners learned to appreciate restraint, progression, and release through albums, concerts, and shared listening experiences. Rhythm does more than structure sound — it shapes attention, emotion, and memory. For music fans, this sensitivity to timing extends far beyond the stage. It influences […]

A new analysis is trying to settle a familiar movie-night argument with something more concrete than vibes. Gambling.com has compared budgets, worldwide box office totals, and IMDb user ratings across a shortlist of casino-linked films, then turned that mix into a single score. The headline result points back to the 1970s. The Sting, the 1973 […]

Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore, two of the more celebrated and beloved experimental composers in contemporary music, were put into a unique situation for Tragic Magic. The duo’s 7-song collaborative LP was created in just 9 days with producer Trevor Spencer at the Philharmonie de Paris, where rare instruments are collected. The duo was given […]

Minneapolis-based folk rockers, The Pines, have always been led by the insightful songwriting of David Huckfelt. On “I Was Born, But…”, we don’t get his songwriting; instead, we get inspired interpretations of mostly lesser-known works by a wide range of North American songwriters.  In some respects, the album reads much like Dylan’s Self-Portrait. In fact, both have a version […]

South by Southwest® (SXSW®) has announced more than 300 new Showcasing Artists have been invited to perform at the 40th SXSW Music Festival (March 12–18). The festival will showcase rising talents and renowned artists performing across Austin’s iconic clubs and venues for seven nights. Primed for discovery are some of the buzziest new artists from […]

Telluride Bluegrass promoters Planet Bluegrass have shared the lineup for 2026’s Telluride Bluegrass Festival, with returning festivarian-favorites, exciting Telluride debuts, and all-time greats taking the stage over the long weekend of June 18-21, 2026. Topping the list of today’s announcement are three acts very familiar with Telluride Bluegrass Festival: the dynamic, power-couple-led Tedeschi Trucks Band, […]

Before he evolved into the wise, gray-bearded guru of the last few decades, Bob Weir was a starry-eyed youngster with a noticeable wild streak. In fact, he often didn’t even look the part of a rock star—or a member of the Grateful Dead—sporting relatively short hair, polo shirts, and his now-legendary short shorts. It’s easy […]