Brian Wilson died today. He was 82 years old. I have been asked to write a column that sums up his impact on modern music. The problem is that this is impossible. It’s like trying to explain the impact of… Read More

Hozier was at Governors Ball this past weekend, but he wasn’t quite himself. As NME notes, he told the crowd he was feeling under the weather, and at times, that could be heard in his vocal performance. It turns out… Read More

Petey USA is a month out from the release of his new album, The Yips, his second release for Capitol Records. Before that, though, he has a new single, “Breathing The Same Air.” On the narrative track, Petey tells the… Read More

My favorite song of the year so far is about starting anew. It’s by the 32-year-old singer-songwriter Alex G, and it has a beautiful chord progression arranged with lustrous acoustic guitars, mandolin licks, and a warm-sounding accordion. “When the light… Read More

The long-awaited Oasis reunion tour is nearly here, as the first shows kick off in the UK at the start of July. Ahead of that, Liam Gallagher has offered some updates and reflections. Gallagher frequently responds to fans on X… Read More

Earlier this year, Faye Webster YoYo Invitational host Faye Webster performed a Tiny Desk Concert. Later this year, she’ll be doing essentially the exact opposite of that: Instead of bringing her songs to a stripped-down office environment, on An Evening… Read More