Randy Bradbury’s life changed at 15. After being raised on a steady headbanging diet of Foghat, Black Sabbath, and Ted Nugent, he discovered a dangerous new sound called punk rock. It was the end of the ’70s, and many years before he would become the bassist for melodic hardcore heroes Pennywise, but that first taste […]
Fresh off playing a friendly game of soccer with his labelmates like Rauw Alejandro the night before the Latin Grammys, Trueno casually strolls into a hotel room with yerba mate, a popular herbal drink from his native Argentina, in hand. Unphased by the push and pull of the industry around him, the rapper sees the […]
If you love singing in the car or shower, Realize Music: Sing is about to blow your mind. The stunning new virtual reality app, which launches this week via Meta Quest, invites users to belt out their favorite songs in transcendent, interactive dreamscapes – without the anxiety that an audience might elicit. With over one […]
If the name of the band Man/Woman/Chainsaw sounds familiar, that’s because its members took inspiration from Carol J. Clover’s 1992 book, Men, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film, which explores the “final girl” horror film trope. “Completely stolen,” says Emmie-Mae Avery (vocals, keys, synths), referring to the band’s name during a […]
When Donald Glover canceled an in-progress Childish Gambino tour in September 2024, he revealed only that he did so “to focus on my physical health for a few weeks.” Now, the musician/actor has detailed the true nature of his medical issues while performing at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw last night (Nov. 22). “I had […]
For music hounds, every day is Record Store Day, especially at the end of the week after you get your paycheck. And while those who live that milkcrate life likely akin the official RSD to going out drinking on St. Patrick’s Day, the fact there are two dates attached to this shopper’s holiday proves how […]
Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold once lost a high school talent show after performing an Elliott Smith cover, but audiences are sure to be more accepting of his lovely, just-released take on the late singer/songwriter’s “Angel in the Snow,” which can be found on the soundtrack to the Amazon MGM holiday movie Oh. What. Fun. As previously […]
Fellow buzzy singer/songwriters MJ Lenderman and Role Model share the stage on the next episode of PBS’ Austin City Limits, which premieres tomorrow (Nov. 22) at 8pm ET. Backed by this band the Wind, Lenderman makes his program debut with a six-song set heavy on material from his acclaimed album Manning Fireworks. SPIN premieres a […]
Train frontman Pat Monahan is the guest on the newest installment of the Lipps Service podcast, speaking with host Scott Lipps about the 25th anniversary of the band’s hit “Drops of Jupiter” and the introduction of producer/songwriter Butch Walker as the band’s new lead guitarist. Monahan also covers his long working relationship with Crush Management’s Jonathan Daniel, […]
Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska has been getting a lot of attention lately, with the Scott Cooper-helmed biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere and Nebraska ‘82: Expanded Edition both released in October. In 1984, Springsteen released Born in the U.S.A., his first political album, a commentary on national identity, disillusionment, and patriotism through the eyes of Vietnam […]