Heart helped to break important ground for the wave of female artists and bands who followed in the wake of their success. But at the core of the Seattle-bred group’s beginnings, it was all about the music. “When we started out, [it] was not a gender-specific story,” Nancy Wilson shares in the latest episode of […]
Inside Hopeless Records’ Museum Exhibit | Waterparks, The Wonder Years & More Skip to the content We headed to the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas to check out Hopeless Records‘ 30th anniversary exhibit, featuring items from The Wonder Years, Neck Deep, Avenged Sevenfold and even a lock of hair from Waterparks‘ Awsten […]
Bill Withers, a name synonymous with soul and authenticity, has left an indelible mark on the music world. His timeless voice and poignant lyrics resonate with listeners across generations, capturing the essence of human emotion and experience. From the upbeat grooves of “Lovely Day” to the heart-wrenching tale of love in “Ain’t No Sunshine,” Withers’ […]
During Kendrick Lamar’s increasingly vitriolic back-and-forth with Drake earlier this year, Questlove stepped in to express his dismay at how dark things got during their tiff, prompting some hip-hop fans to snub the veteran producer for being overly dramatic and out-of-touch. However, Kendrick himself seemed to agree throughout his new album GNX, and appeared to […]
Jinjer Joins The Mystic Festival 2025 Lineup The world is changing, and metal is changing with it, which is why the Mystic Festival stages will be graced not only by the vanguard that decades ago created this music, but also by bands currently at work shaping its future. Jinjer, Polaris, Landmvrks and Defects are coming […]
Elvis Costello understands great songwriting, and he sees a similar trait between the works of two other acclaimed artists: Bob Dylan and Taylor Swift. During an appearance on the Rockonteurs podcast, Costello discussed his 1986 LP King of America. The album was a notable departure for the English rocker, as he delved into folk, country, […]
Guitarist Pat Smear has a massive resume. Starting his career with the Germs, he went on to join Foo Fighters in 1995. And while he left the band in ‘97, Smear officially rejoined in 2010. But between the two, from 1993 to 1994, Smear worked with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl in another band: Nirvana. […]
Get ready to embark on a soulful journey through the timeless music of the legendary Gladys Knight! Known as the “Empress of Soul,” Knight’s powerful voice and heartfelt performances have enchanted audiences for decades. With a career spanning over six decades, she has delivered an incredible array of hits that blend R&B, pop, and gospel […]
UPDATE (Nov. 25): A spokesperson for Universal Music Group has released the following statement to XXL in response to Drake‘s accusations. “The suggestion that UMG would do anything to undermine any of its artists is offensive and untrue,” the statement reads. “We employ the highest ethical practices in our marketing and promotional campaigns. No amount […]
The albums covered in UCR’s review section include new releases by legacy bands, reissues of classic albums by some of the genre’s biggest names and, occasionally, records by more recent artists we think are worth hearing. Below are highlights from more than two dozen albums reviewed by UCR during 2024, listed chronologically – from January’s Green Day release […]