Taleban Dooda Is About to Put East Tampa Rap on the Map
Tampa is traditionally known for its party music, but the city’s new scene focuses on something else it knows well: pain.
Videos
Is this the Future of Concerts?
Covid-19 has put a stop to any parties, live music, nightlife, and while the virus rages on cultural events are put on hold indefinitely.
NOISEY & Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Showcase Songs Off the Game's New Soundtrack | Remastered
"Remastered" is a celebration of the comeback of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and the evolution of its timeless soundtrack.
‘Flamboyant’ Pop Star Dorian Electra Gets Dressed to Go Nowhere
We check in with rising Gender Fluid Hyper-Pop star Dorian Electra and ask them to take us on a in depth tour of their one of a kind closet.
The Noisey Questionnaire of Life - Adam Devine
Adam Devine explains why he’d definitely be the first to die in an alien invasion.
6 Hours with BigKlit
BigKlit, a young rapper out of Brooklyn, is known for her no-f*cks-given attitude and rage-filled flows.
Kurt Vile & Courtney Barnett Break Down Their Biggest Songs: Guitar Moves
Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett are a dream pairing, who very well may have one of the best albums of 2017 with the 'Lotta Sea Lice.' In this edition of Guitar Moves they meet up in the desert with Matt Sweeney to show him their style of shredding.
Fishbowl Freestyle with Taylor Bennett
Taylor Bennett gives us his best bars based on random words from our fishbowl.
Project Genius: The Story of 03 Greedo
We sit down with one of rap's most promising talents, 03 Greedo, who's meteoric rise was cut short due to drug trafficking charges.
Grandma Techno Captures Detroit's Rave Culture
76-year-old Patricia Lay-Dorsey AKA Grandma Techno has been taking photos at Movement festival in Detroit since 2005. We talk with her about her new photo book and how today's dance music culture mirrors the ‘60s.
The Story of "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" by Eiffel 65
We met the musicians behind one of the biggest hits of the late 1990s to find out how a song that flopped when it came out wound up topping charts across the globe.
Interviews
DAY6’s Jae Is Going Back to His Roots and Finding New Music As eaJ
In an exclusive interview with VICE, Jae talks about his solo project, the problem with perfection, and finding himself again through music.
rum.gold Made a Perfect Hurt-So-Good R&B Album
On 'Thicker Than Water,' the Washington, D.C. artist reveals the true meaning of the ancient proverb: Family is who you chose.
R&B Has Never Seen a Femme Fatale Quite Like Mariah the Scientist
The Atlanta singer chatted with VICE about her latest project ‘Ry Ry World’ and how heartbreak often feels like death.
Noisey Next
Let Yeek’s Dreamy, Tri-Coastal Sound Console You
Watch Yeek’s spacey new music video for “Freaky (RGB)”.
Ydegirl’s Gorgeous Pop Has A Haunting Backstory
The Danish musician draws inspiration from a 2000-year-old bog body, and her own life.
Anthony Naples Brings Techno Down to Earth
The humble producer makes galaxy brain music for everyone.
Features
Can DJs on Twitch Replace Clubs? It Depends on Who’s Paying
The live-streaming platform has become a lifeline for DJs during the pandemic. Does Twitch care enough to make it last?
The Fall of the Bassnectar Empire
According to women and former collaborators who spoke to VICE, and a new lawsuit, the EDM star abused his fame and power to build a complex web of secret and manipulative relationships.
Bad Deals Are Baked Into the Way the Music Industry Operates
We broke down the three most common types of contracts an artist might sign today, offering a window into how the “bad deal” isn’t an anomaly—it’s by design.
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By the People, for the People
What do car assembly, Fiesta dinnerware, and fans have in common? They’re all made by people whose names we will never know.
The Last of New York City's Jukebox Repairmen Are Searching for Their Successors
There are only five people in New York capable of fixing antique jukeboxes. Unless they can find someone to carry on their line of work, it might go extinct.
New Music
Raury Premieres Timeless New “2020 Vision” Music Video
“I’m done doubting myself. I want everybody to be done doubting themselves.”
Mon Laferte's Cathartic Folk-Rock Is the Product of an Extraordinary Life
The Chilean singer-songwriter writes visceral songs drenched in mezcal and heartbreak, and it's made her one of the biggest stars in Latin music.
Sturgill Simpson Made a Bluegrass Concept Album For His Grandparents. It Rules
The shapeshifting songwriter and family man returns with ‘The Ballad of Dood and Juanita,’ the freest and most fun full-length of his career.
News
COVID-19 Will Definitely Be at Music Festivals This Year
This is the reality of live music in a pandemic. Full vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others.
Vinyl Is More Popular Than Ever. Surprisingly, That's a Problem
Pressing plants can't keep up with unprecedented demand, and big box chains are selling LPs now, resulting in devastating delays.
Ronald Reagan’s Would-Be Assassin Is Actually a Decent Songwriter
John Hinckley Jr. has been posting original songs and covers to a YouTube page since November 2020.
Essays
Autumn Is Shoegaze Season
October is the perfect time to throw on some Slowdive and sink into weird, blissful, nostalgic melancholy.
Is Grimes Really Making 'Silicon Valley Propaganda'?
She says 'Miss Anthropocene' is about making "climate change fun"—and she can't stop talking about her hopes for an AI-driven future. But she might just be playing with our perceptions.
Filipinos Made This Plastic-Free Cup From Pineapple Leaves
The paper can be in direct contact with food, helps lessen agricultural waste, and provides more livelihood to farmers.
Music - Test
L’Rain Is the Musician Rethinking "Genre" as We Know It
How the trending artist finds inspiration in her day-to-day life.
‘Na Na Naaai’: There’s Only One N-Dubz
After an 11-year hiatus, we sat down with the North West London trio to speak about their reunion tour and how they view their legacy today.
Talking To Musicians About Music
Honeyblood Want You to Taste Their Crunch Pop Supreme
The Scottish duo talk their debut record and what exactly "crunch pop" is.
Real Estate: The Atlas of New Jersey
The band opens up about being called a beach band and how the internet is ruining our lives.
Angel Olsen: Sea Change
The singer-songwriter talks her new album, shifting styles, and the challenges of a public image.