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The Century-Old Neon Sign Tearing Up LA Conservationists
After hiding just out of frame for decades, an exceptionally rare and remarkable Depression-era neon sign was discovered outside of Los Angeles. Then the past came rushing back.
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.
Artists Can Make Millions Selling Their Catalogs to Private Equity. Should They?
Big-name musicians from Bob Dylan to Shakira have recently sold their publishing rights, but it's hard to put a price on owning what you create.
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.
The 2020 Rise of Women and Non-Binary Music Producers
Men make up 95 percent of the music tech industry, but Covid-19 combined with the mainstream rise of bedroom pop has enabled more people to get involved from home.
Why Taylor Swift's Plan to Re-Record Her Old Music Is Actually Going to Work
This isn't just a way for the pop star to get back at Scooter Braun—it's a shrewd power play that could earn her millions.
More Than 18,000 Musicians Are Demanding a Penny Per Stream from Spotify
Damon Krukowski of Galaxie 500 and the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers explains the 'Justice at Spotify' campaign.
Can Music Venues Stay Independent If This Guy Buys Them All?
The new SaveLive venture from former WME exec Marc Geiger should have you worried about the future of live music.
How to Game Spotify and Instagram’s Algorithms to Help Artists
Buying albums and merch is the most direct way to support musicians, but saving and sharing their posts and songs goes a long way too.
This is Hyperpop: A Genre Tag for Genre-less Music
The 2010s landscape of emo rap and forward-thinking pop has given birth to a new generation of artists who are young, queer and fiercely protective.
We Interviewed the Comedian With the Absolute Best Trump Impression
James Austin Johnson eerily channels the President through riffing on absurd pop culture like Scooby Doo, 100 Gecs, and 'Weird Al' Yankovic.