Katy Kirby's Timeless Songs Are Wonderful Leaps of Faith
The rising Nashville indie rock songwriter grapples with God, family, and self-doubt on 'Cool Dry Place,' the best debut album of 2021 so far.
There Needs to Be More TV Like HBO's 'Painting With John'
Like he did with his '90s cult series 'Fishing With John,' artist and musician John Lurie subverts expectations with his weird-as-hell new show.
Country Music’s Culture War Is Playing Out on the Inauguration Stage
The historical tensions plaguing the genre are more heightened than ever in the wake of the Trump administration.
3 Things That Influenced Shame’s Killer New Album ‘Drunk Tank Pink’
Charlie Steen explains how a trip to Cuba, a Tom Wolfe epic, and a household appliance are all at the heart of the U.K. punks' second LP.
Independent Venues Finally Got a $15 Billion Bailout. What's Next?
Thanks to the National Independent Venue Association's lobbying, a dying industry received congressional relief, but 2021 is still uncertain.
Don't Be Shocked John Maus and Ariel Pink Were at the Pro-Trump Riot in D.C.
Pink claims Maus is also a Trump supporter and that he was in Washington to "peacefully show [his] support" for the President.
10 Albums That Will Get You Excited For 2021
Next year will be full of great music from Arlo Parks, Shame, Pearl Charles, and more.
The 20 TV Shows That Got Us Through 2020
There were some incredible and refreshing series that made our miserable year slightly better.
22 Essential Albums You May Have Missed in 2020
We highlight the scrappy, underdog releases that helped us get through this year, from Sen Morimoto to Bia.
Why Would Bob Dylan Sell His Entire Catalog?
At an estimated $400 million, this is a move that likely makes sense for both the artist and Universal Music Publishing Group.
Buy Some Albums on the Last Bandcamp Friday of 2020
It's time to put your money where your streams are.
The 2021 Grammy Nominations Remind Us How Awful 2020 Has Been
The Academy made some bizarre choices, snubbing Fiona Apple and BTS, and nominating veteran acts for Best New Artist again.