Emo Revival author Andrew Sacher discusses the importance of the 2010s emo explosion in his new scene history, which is a must-read.

Punk troubadour Jesse Malin discusses reckoning with his past by writing about it and looking forward to making new music.

Dolly Parton dies at 80.

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Recorded in her tiny backyard studio, Laura Veirs celebrates the personal for a public audience with Temple Songs.

Firas Zreik is a much-acclaimed filmmaker, composer, and kanunist who draws on his Palestinian roots in his art. Tarabesque is a sparkling example of this work.

Music publications Revolver and Goldmine have also been gutted by owners Veeps and Live Nation

From transcendental meditation to eschewing industry standards, Bondo's gritty rock style follows a unique path.

Afropunk founder James Spooner reflects on the need to rip it up and start again in his new book, It Starts with Anger: A Punk Beginning. An Afropunk Ending.

Mojave 3 may always be remembered as a lengthy diversion between phases of Slowdive. They still had plenty of winning moments of their own.

An interview with Jim Nollman, avant-garde musician and naturalist who has spent four decades making music with orcas.

R&B artist Cautious Clay's The Hours: High Noon delivers a deeply resonant reflection on daily life and time passing.

Super Furry Animals create a near-perfect album. We should be thankful there are bands willing to throw everything they've got into a record just to see what happens.

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With the release of a box set that expands upon the Waterboys' most iconic album, frontman Mike Scott reflects as much as he continues to propel forward.