music interviews
Twenty-Five Years Later, Korn Are Still 'in This for Life'
Ahead of their new album 'The Nothing,' the nü-metal pioneers reflect on their massively successful career—and why they don't want to be a nostalgia act.
M83's Anthony Gonzalez Wants People to Forget About 'Midnight City'
With Gonzalez's forthcoming release 'DSVII,' he seeks to cleanse himself of both the success of 'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming' and the failure of 'Junk,' and to figure out what's next for M83.
With 'TM104,' Jeezy Is Proving that Rappers Are Allowed to Mature
The rap veteran has successfully transitioned from snowman to business man, making moves including securing ownership of his masters. With retirement rumors swirling, what comes next is up to him.
You Need to Listen to Ms. White's Songs of Love and Reclamation
The soulful singer channels cabaret and jazz sounds, while illuminating music's blind spots when it comes to trans love. Her new song, "Arizona," is out now.
Kid Karate on Their Music, American Food Portions, and the Dublin Punk Scene
The three-piece Irish band is about to embark on a 10-city US tour with Noisey and Bushmills.
Octavian Has No Time for Fear
The rapper, Noisey UK's first digital cover star, opens up about the reality behind his much-hyped backstory so far.
BJ the Chicago Kid's '1123' Magnifies the Soul of the Black Experience
The singer's follow-up album is an ode to the Chicago upbringing that shaped how he approaches love and life.
Amaal's Intimate R&B Shows that Love Is Hard Work
The Somali Canadian singer went from making protest music to analyzing the blind spots in her love life on her debut EP, 'Black Dove.'
Lupe Fiasco's New Documentary Series Explores His History in Martial Arts
In the new web show 'Beat N' Path,' the rapper opens up about his lifelong fascination with the form and travels through China to learn more.
Natasha Bedingfield Still Wants You to Feel the Rain on Your Skin
As 'The Hills' returns, the woman who penned its theme song reflects on the seminal hit that is "Unwritten."
Haruomi Hosono Has Made So Many Great Records He Can't Remember Them All
Upon his long-awaited return to the United States for sold-out shows on both coasts, the 71-year-old Japanese legend reflects on a lifetime of playful experiments.
We Found the Actual Valerie From Amy Winehouse's Song ‘Valerie’
Few people know that the 2006 song is a cover; fewer still know who inspired it.