At 46 and with two decades of shape-shifting behind him, Kurt Vile has finally given himself permission to stay still and keep growing.

From buzzy broncos feeble little horse to folk supergroup Bonny Light Horseman, there seems to be an increasing number of equine-named artists; we investigated this phenomenon.

Reaching its 40-year milestone, the career-making Dutch festival Eurosonic Noorderslag is fighting for a united Europe.

Bratislava’s SHARPE Festival thrives where oppression falters and reminds us that we’re rich where it counts.

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Allegations of inappropriate behavior in his life offstage contrast with Butler’s virtuous public reputation. In lengthy comments, the frontman claims his extramarital relationships were consensual.

Alex Melton, the pop-punk revivalist and king of YouTube covers, talks BEST FIT through the most mind-blowing moments in his music discovery journey.

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Momma's songwriting duo discuss the dizzying process of making their new album Welcome to My Blue Sky, which makes 2002 sound like 1999.

The new single by Liverpool band Girl Group reveals a refreshingly DIY, friendship-forward feminist dynamic.

Best Fit is returning to Austin for SXSW next month, with an official party on Friday 14 March showcasing some of the most innovative music makers around.

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On their Cate Le Bon–produced second album, the Chicago trio reflects the fragmentation and uncertainty of geographical change by experimenting with a more minimalist, primitive palette.

Trondheim Calling is Europe’s friendliest showcase festival, offering a fjord-load of incredible music from Norway and Scandinavia.

I’ve been employed by the Chicago Reader for more than 28 years, and in April—provided the paper survives that long—I’ll have been its music editor for 21. I work closely with staff writer Leor Galil,...

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Long overshadowed by London, Manchester, and Liverpool, Brighton is home to a vibrant and progressive DIY scene.

Long overshadowed by London, Manchester, and Liverpool, Brighton is home to a vibrant and progressive DIY scene.

Warren Davidson of Ohio says aid should be withheld until the state ravaged by wildfires reforms forestry management

As Lambrini Girls end 2024 as one of the UK’s best live bands, the uncompromising duo share the blueprint for their chaos – soon to be revealed on their debut album.