In the world of music, drummers are the heartbeat, the pulse that drives every unforgettable song. While guitar solos and vocal runs often steal the spotlight, it’s the drummers who lay down the rhythm, setting the stage for every melody and groove. From thunderous fills that shake stadiums to intricate rhythms that defy logic, the […]
Back in February, ASAP Rocky was announced as Ray-Ban’s inaugural creative director. For the weeks following, the “Tailor Swif” rapper and luxury eyewear company kept their lips sealed about the venture. Ray-Ban’s president Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio’s only promised that what’s to come would reinforce “the brand’s values of innovation, pioneering spirit, and courage. Then, […]
Were the ’80s really the greatest decade ever in music? We posit that question on the back cover of our new book, 501 Essential Albums of the 80s (Motorbooks/Quarto Group), and certainly that case could be made – though other 10-year spans can make their own claims to that distinction. With portable hardware such as […]
Julia Wolf guides us through her latest release, ‘Pressure’, which is out now via AWAL. Kill You Off “Kill You Off is about the loss of innocence and the anger that comes with feeling betrayed as a child. It reflects how feelings from your youth can carry over into adulthood where, now, travelling “3000 miles” […]
Folk music has always been the heart and soul of storytelling, a genre that transcends time and space, weaving tales of love, struggle, freedom, and human connection. From humble roots in small-town gatherings to global stages, folk singers have carried the weight of cultural heritage on their shoulders, preserving traditions while inspiring generations. But who […]
Skilla Baby survived being shot at over 20 times near Detroit yesterday. Skilla Baby Survives Hail of Gunfire in Drive-By Shooting On Friday (May 23), Local 4 News Detroit reported more details surrounding what police are calling a targeted attempt on Skilla Baby‘s life. According to police, over 20 shots were fired at the rapper as […]
Dark Divine Premiere New Single & Music Video “Make Me Disappear” Band Photo: Killswitch Engage (?) Floridian metalcore band Dark Divine have released their latest single, “Make Me Disappear,” accompanied by a music video directed by Joey Durango (known for his work with Aborted, Signs Of The Swarm). Speaking about the new track, the band […]
Bob Dylan does not often perform with guests, but he made an exception Thursday night when guitarist Billy Strings joined him for “All Along the Watchtower.” The collaboration took place in Spokane, Washington. Both Dylan and Strings are currently touring on the same bill as part of Willie Nelson‘s annual Outlaw Festival. You can watch […]
During an interview with radio station Q1043 in New York, KISS bassist Gene Simmons explained that he doesn’t think that bands of today will ever be revered in the same way as bands like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, and others. Despite the fact that bands like Nirvana, Pearl […]
When attention turns to the Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist category at this year’s American Music Awards, two names will stand out among the nominees like luminous beacons: Kendrick Lamar and Drake, bitterest of enemies, combatants in the most ubiquitous rap beef the culture has seen in a generation. To be clear, there should be no […]