Our list of the top 20 American rock bands of the 2000s shows just how much the genre had evolved over the years while still hewing closely to its roots. It was a decade that, by and large, found a new crop of bands from various backgrounds and subgenres seizing the mantle. New York’s garage rock revival scene […]
Before adopting the name Black Sabbath in 1969, the band – formed by Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward, and Geezer Butler – went by the name Earth (and, before that, were called The Polka Tulk Blues Band). In early 1969, while still operating under the moniker “Earth,” the four musicians recorded several demos in […]
The piano, a versatile instrument that has captured hearts and minds for centuries, boasts a rich tapestry of virtuosos who have left indelible marks on music history. From classical masterpieces to jazz improvisations and contemporary hits, the best piano players have not only mastered their craft but have also redefined the boundaries of musical expression. […]
JID has a new album, God Does Like Ugly, coming this August. Before that, though, he’s putting a spin on the deluxe editions that tend to follow albums with GDLU Preluxe, a mixtape that he’s releasing before the project, on July 4. An EP or small collection of songs to precede an album isn’t a […]
Not too many people have had the honor of embarrassing themselves directly in front of a Beatle, but Liam Gallagher is one of them. In 2017, Gallagher told NME the story of an awkward encounter he once had with Paul McCartney. “I’ve met him a few times, he’s been absolutely a dream,” he said. “The last […]
Mimi Barks has dropped a cover of Linkin Park’s iconic track ‘Crawling’. Photo: Thilo Swora Mimi’s reimagining of the track arrives after her critically acclaimed debut album ‘This Is Doom Trap’, which landed last September. Speaking of her version of the song – which was originally released in 2001, and captured the late Linkin Park […]
In the vast universe of music, few instruments have captured the hearts of listeners like the guitar. From the soulful strumming of folk tunes to the electrifying riffs of rock anthems, the guitar has played a pivotal role in shaping the soundscape of modern music. But among the countless guitarists who have graced the stage, […]
The Fourth of July is here and with it come several hip-hop projects to bump over the holiday. This week, a Dreamville sniper drops a prelude to his upcoming album, a H-town rap veteran puts out a personal project, a 2025 XXL Freshman delivers a new mixtape and more. JID Shares GDLU (Preluxe) JID‘s new […]
Japanese rock promoter UPP-tone Music has announced a rare and historic reunion of former Venom members guitarist Jeff “Mantas” Dunn and drummer Antony “Abaddon” Bray. The pair will perform Venom classics on November 30 at the legendary Shinjuku Antiknock venue in Tokyo, Japan. The show will feature an all-star backing lineup drawn from Japan’s extreme […]
Robert Plant has joined Paul Weller on a song from the latter’s upcoming covers album, Find El Dorado. “Clive’s Song” was originally performed by Scottish folk singer Hamish Imlach on his 1971 album, Old Rarity. The song was written for Imlach by Clive Palmer, a founder of the Incredible String Band, a band cited by […]