Arlo Guthrie's Thanksgiving shows at Carnegie Hall were an NYC tradition for over 50 years, but the folk singer said that the 2019 edition, nearly a year ago, would be the last. Now he's announced that he's retiring from touring… Read More
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SM Entertainment Group (@smtown) on Oct 25, 2020 at 9:05am PDT Aespa is coming. SM Entertainment, the legendary home of BoA, Girls’ Generation and EXO among many other acts over the… Read More
As one of the leading girl groups in the world since their 2015 debut, TWICE have consistently one-upped themselves time and time again – and they’re only keeping it moving in These Uncertain Times™. One might even say you…can’t stop… Read More
The acoustic punk song is a time-honored tradition that has seen a rise — due to necessity — during this year of isolation. This edition of In Defense of the Genre looks at 30 songs from throughout punk history with… Read More
“[There have been] few other cases in the history of civilized peoples where human suffering has been viewed with such peculiar indifference.” – W.E.B. Du Bois Sometimes the books delivering the most chilling message can be the most hopeful. These… Read More
Back in the summer, Long Island City arts space Plaxall Gallery began hosting free, outdoor comedy shows with Michael Che, where he would perform from the bed of a rusty pickup truck. Those aren't the only events the space has… Read More
So many artists, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we'd call "indie," and talk about what metal is coming out. We post music news, track premieres, and more all day. In… Read More
Iconic independent NYC bookstore The Strand was founded in 1927 and moved to its current location at East 12th St and Broadway in 1957; it's since opened an Upper West Side location, too, in addition to kiosks in Times Square… Read More
The Mountain Goats' 19th studio album, Getting into Knives, is out today (10/23). John Darnielle and the rest of band made it in Memphis at the legendary Sam Phillips Recording studios in just a single week with producer Matt Ross-Spang… Read More
Japanese hardcore legends G.I.S.M.'s 1984 debut album Detestation just got its first-ever fully authorized reissue via Relapse, who put it out digitally, on streaming services, and on a variety of vinyl, cassette, and CD options, with three bonus tracks. The… Read More