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Britney and Iggy's "Pretty Girls": Let's Stop Patting People on the Back for Winning the Genetic Lottery
“Pretty Girls” is completely out of step with everything we’ve come to expect from female performers in the past few years.
Why Do Metal Bands Keep Sabotaging Each Other By Filing Bullshit Copyright Claims?
Irish metal institution Cruachan just got threatened with a lawsuit by a German death metal band for a really, really dumb reason.
"Fuck This Shit": A Metalhead's Guide to Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep is playing at Maryland Deathfest, the biggest extreme metal festival in North America. Here's how to cope if your iTunes has more Darkthrone than Drake.
A Wheelchair User's Guide to Navigating (and Having a Dope Time) at a Massive Music Festival
Get ready for a bumpy ride!
OMG, Classic!: All We Can Do Right Now Is Appreciate the Genius of Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp a Butterfly'
People already love 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' and they should.
All About That Race: Understanding the Secret in Childish Gambino's Videos
Childish Gambino's latest videos are telling a story about what it's like being black in America.
Why Fugazi's Politics Are as Frighteningly Relevant Today as They Were in 1988
From gentrification to sexual assault on college campuses, Ian MacKaye's dire predictions for the future have all come true.
What Is It Like to Play in a Band When You're Living with a Mental Illness?
"Why wasn't anybody writing about the thrill of cancelling plans just so you could safely sit clothed in the shower for six hours?"
Drake’s #IfYoureReadingThisItsTooLate Raises Important Questions
This isn’t just a gift for the fans, it’s a political inferno siding Drake with Lil Wayne in the ongoing Cash Money feud.
On Coming to Terms with the Fact that I Actually Like the New Lupe Fiasco Album
These days, Lupe's the dude at the barbershop with hot, hot takes on the Illuminati. And I'm fine with that.
Why Common Deserves the Grammy for Best Rap Album
The Grammys do still matter. Because of that they need to make the right choice, and that choice is Common.