POP

So many artists, so many songs, 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… Read More

Goner Records will present the 19th edition of Gonerfest, happening in Memphis, TN from September 22-25. This year's lineup includes Shannon & The Clams, King Khan & BBQ Show, eccentric cult legend Fred Lane, Spray Paint, Compulsive Gamblers, Tyvek, Negative Approach, RL… Read More

After having to reschedule multiple times due to both lockdown and frontman Keith Morris testing positive for Covid, Circle Jerks' 40th anniversary tour finally hit NYC last week for two shows at Irving Plaza on Thursday (7/7) and Friday (7/8).… Read More

Monty Norman, who wrote the iconic main theme for the James Bond series, has died. He was 94. Even if you've never seen a James Bond movie, you probably know the main theme and its signature riff which launched dozens… Read More

For over two decades The Reverend Vince Anderson has been preaching his "dirty gospel" almost every Monday night in Williamsburg, first at Black Betty and since 2009 at Union Pool, with his band The Love Choir that has included members… Read More

Pearl Jam played two shows at London's Hyde Park over the weekend, part of the British Summer Time series, and at the second night, on Saturday (7/9), they brought out former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr — who opened — for… Read More

The Mountain Goats have released a second single, "Wage Wars Get Rich Die Handsome" off their upcoming concept LP. The song is punky and fun, and falls neatly into the conceit of Bleed Out: cinematic songs inspired by retro action… Read More

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade last month, musicians and bands have been speaking out against the court's ruling and in favor of abortion access and reproductive rights both onstage and off, including Kendrick Lamar,… Read More

Ty Segall's upcoming album, "Hello, Hi," is largely acoustic, and to celebrate he'll be playing a few solo acoustic shows this fall, stopping in San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Asheville, Atlanta, and Austin. All dates are listed… Read More

Bikini Kill's tour hit NYC over the weekend with shows at The Rooftop at Pier 17 on Friday (7/8) with Ribbon Stage, and Irving Plaza on Saturday (7/9) with Jim Andralis and The Syntonics. We went to Irving Plaza on… Read More