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The 2026 edition of Riot Fest 2026, set for September 26–28 at Douglass Park, delivers another characteristically stacked lineup — highlighted by Tool performing what is currently their only announced U.S. show of 2026. True to the festival’s identity, Riot Fest continues championing a lineup rooted in punk, alternative, and legacy acts that exist well […]

Throughout this column, we have explored how songs from the past and other genres have infiltrated Hip-hop through the meticulous art of sampling. From funk to jazz to prog-rock, Hip-hop has manipulated tunes time and time again until it lands on a sound it can call its own. This week, though, the call is coming […]

 Yes celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of its most storied performances on July 17 with Live At Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, 17 June 1976. The live album’s first official release arrives on the heels of the band’s new studio album, Aurora, debuting on June 12. 2CD and 3LP versions of Live At Roosevelt Stadium are available to pre-order HERE. Rhino.com is […]

Lucy Clearwater is a Los Angeles–based folk/Americana singer-songwriter who writes songs the way some people keep journals. Honestly, carefully, and with a deep respect for feeling. With a background in classical violin and a sound rooted in acoustic instruments and human-scale storytelling, her music carries emotional clarity, wit, and the warmth of California folk traditions. […]

So what good is rebellion without a system left to aim it at? British Columbia’s Mock Media – a troupe of four childhood friends – have decided to join hands and circle around the bonfire as the surrounding scenery spirals into utter madness. The group’s newest recording chapter, Rat Bastard – out Friday, July 17 […]

Weird Al Yankovic celebrates a new chapter with a video of a homemade “banana synthesizer” in promotion of his upcoming six-month “Bigger & Weirder” tour of North America, which will include performances at Bonnaroo, a sold-out show at Red Rocks, and many more. 6LACK “story is mine” (Live Performance) | Open Mic Fresh from releasing […]

As we gear up for release week for Kurt Vile’s new album Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me, this week’s Weirdo Wednesday revisits a collaboration many fans may not even know exists. While most people are familiar with Vile’s 2017 team-up with Courtney Barnett on Lotta Sea Lice, he also appeared on Hope Sandoval & The […]

Suzanimal is a Bay Area indie psych-pop-rock band that makes danceable, groove-driven songs about bugs, naps, doubts, ideas, love, swimming, fear, parties, games, imposter syndrome, cooking, infinity, shady Airbnb hosts, and more. Singer, songwriter, and bassist Suzanne Galal – a scientist and professor by day — picked up a bass guitar for the first time […]

Saudi Oil is an American punk band formed in 2025 in New York City. The group consists of Christopher Aljumah (vocals, guitar), Rayan Mustafa (vocals, guitar), Raphael Fineberg (drums), Derrick Cheung (bass), and various collaborators on synth. Saudi Oil was formed accidentally after Aljumah—a practicing architect—slipped a clause into his contract while designing Partisan Records’ […]

Saxophonist Sonny Rollins died Monday at the age of 95. Rollins built one of the most influential and admired careers in jazz history, creating a legacy that reached far beyond his extraordinary talent as a tenor saxophonist. Over more than seven decades, Rollins became a revolutionary force in modern improvisation and a symbol of artistic […]

While many people first discovered Kurt Vile through his early involvement with The War on Drugs, his solo career quickly revealed a far more idiosyncratic artistic vision. Drawing comparisons to J Mascis for his laid-back demeanor, fuzzed-out guitar work, and wandering song structures, Vile steadily carved out a sound that felt both deeply classic and […]

As we head toward the May 29 release of Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me, we’re revisiting some of Kurt Vile’s most distinctive moments this week. Among the best — and definitely one of the loudest — is his mesmerizing live performance of “Goldtone,” recorded at the KEXP studio on October 19, 2015. Originally the sprawling […]

Today, Jesse Welles has announced the release of his sixth studio album, Masks Off, which will be released June 12th, a culmination of his work since he came to prominence by performing in the Arkansas wilderness where he was raised and where he currently resides. “These songs were highlights of the past year, and they sort of […]

“Jump Up / Hello Goodbye” Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Jon Batiste, Louis Cato & Stephen Colbert Capping The Late Show in epic fashion, Colbert joins Elvis Costello, Louis Cato and Jon Batiste on stage for a performance of Costello’s “Jump Up”, before being joined by Paul McCartney, The Great Big Joy Machine, and the staff […]

Questlove Reveals What Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” Is Really About, Talks New Band Documentary Touching on topics from The Roots Picnic to the upcoming Earth, Wind & Fire documentary, Jimmy Fallon interviews Questlove, the long-time drummer for the show’s house band and famous hip hop group, The Roots. RaiNao: Tiny Desk Concert Having only […]

Dopameen is a Thai pop/indie artist creating emotional, relatable songs about distance, longing, and hope. Blending honest lyrics with catchy modern pop hooks, she brings a sound that feels both heartfelt and current — intimate, memorable, and deeply connected to today’s audience.  After a string of singles dating back to 2023, released sporadically in the […]

One of the only bands in the world to combine cello, beatbox, electric bass, and vocals, Biribá Union’s grooves are infectious, and their rhythms tap into the heartbeat of the planet. Made up of three accomplished musicians in their own right: Grammy-winning, classically trained cellist/vocalist Mike Block, Grammy-nominated beatboxer/rapper/guitarist Christylez Bacon, and renowned Uruguayan bassist/vocalist […]

Les Claypool has long established his place as one of the busiest artists working today. From his legendary longevity as a daring rock innovator to the many vehicles he’s created to deliver these lofty visions, Claypool is one of the more enthralling figures in contemporary music. He has traversed many rock subgenres with great ease, […]

For this Golden Age Thursday, we have yet another example of a composition so potent and intoxicating that multiple parts have been used throughout Hip-hop history. These special types of tunes offer a rare, detailed look into the varying styles of some of the most recognizable producers the genre has produced, a chance to unearth […]

“Burning Down The House” – David Byrne feat. Stephen Colbert (LIVE on The Late Show) Stephen Colbert joins Talking Heads’ David Byrne on stage for a rousing rendition of the mega hit “Burning Down the House” from the 1983 album Speaking in Tongues. The Geddy Lee Interview Rush’s frontman and bassist, Geddy Lee, sat down […]