Congratulations to all the nominees at the 2025 Oscars. Now, let’s talk about who got snubbed. It’s a crime that Denis Villeneuve wasn’t nominated for Best Director for Dune and Dune: Part Two, and The Substance star Margaret Qualley was… Read More
Lucy Dacus has long been a supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community (and is a member herself), and now she has launched a new venture that’s putting her money where her mouth is. On X (formerly Twitter) today (January 22), Dacus… Read More
Heart To Gold wear their hearts on their sleeves. The Minneapolis emo/punk trio, composed of vocalist-guitarist Grant Whiteoak, bassist Jim Kiser, and drummer Blake Kuether, write soaring anthems filled with cathartic choruses and blistering breakdowns. Their third full-length album, the… Read More
Welcome to another installment of Ask A Music Critic! And thanks to everyone who has sent me questions. Please keep them coming at [email protected]. I’m already seeing 10th anniversary posts for 2015 albums. Some of my favorites from that year… Read More
Virginia trio Palmyra is in the midst of a new beginning: Today (January 22), the group announced Restless, their debut album for new label home Oh Boy Records. Arriving today is the single “Shape I’m In,” which sees the band’s… Read More
It wasn’t a question of whether Nine Inch Nails would tour in 2025. We knew they were going to. Rather, it was: when will Nine Inch Nails announce their 2025 tour? That day is today. Trent Reznor & Co. have… Read More
Grimes boldly professed that she ended things with her infamous ex-partner Elon Musk. While the “I Wanna Be Software” musician “bounced” from their longtime romance, she can’t get but insert herself into online discussions about him. Still, there is one… Read More
Jack White is one of modern rock’s biggest stars, so his latest news should hopefully bring some significant help to Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts: Today (January 21), White announced a benefit concert, to take place in just a few… Read More
Folks in Richmond, Virginia are in for a treat later this year: Today (January 21), the lineup for the Iron Blossom Music festival was announced, and it boasts a great, short-but-sweet lineup. The fest runs from September 20 to 21… Read More
Hook-filled hardcore band Scowl have announced their first album since signing with Dead Oceans, the home of Mitski, Phoebe Bridgers, and Japanese Breakfast. Are We All Angels (out April 4th) is described as grappling with the group’s “newfound place in… Read More