Sunflower Bean singer Julia Cumming tells us the story behind her stunning solo debut, from growing up in New York to finding her sound in L.A.

Fuerza Regida, Lola Young, Noah Kahan, BigXthaplug, Alanis Morissette, Water From Your Eyes, Yakiyn, and more of the best things we saw at SXSW 2026.

Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett tell us about the new Gorillaz album, grief, AI art, cartoon bands, and more in a wide-ranging new interview.

Arctic Monkeys and Damon Albarn tell us about working on Help 2, an all-star charity album for War Child UK, which helps children in global conflict.

Artists, agents, and managers say that touring is more expensive than ever, and it's becoming harder for indie artists to make money on the road

Artists, agents, and managers say that touring is more expensive than ever, and it's becoming harder for indie artists to make money on the road

Geese's Cameron Winter played a stunning solo show under the fake name Chet Chomsky at a charity event at the Ridgewood, Queens, club TV Eye.

Bob Weir's best songs: 'Truckin,' 'Sugar Magnolia,' 'Playing in the Band,' 'Me and My Uncle,' 'Black-Throated Wind,' 'Estimated Prophet,' and more

Lucy Dacus tells us how she ended up singing 'Bread and Roses' at newly elected New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration on January 1.

Pusha T and Malice talk about reuniting for 'Let God Sort Em Out,' challenging ageism in hip-hop, staying true to East Coast rap values, and more

Steve Gunn talks about his new album 'Daylight Daylight,' writing songs about death and rebirth, being inspired by Neil Young and loons

U.K. band Sorry tell us about their amazing new album, 'Cosplay,' why they wrote a song about Mickey Mouse, and touring with Fontaines D.C.

Kai Slater, the singer-guitarist from the Chicago rock band Lifeguard, talks about the new album from his side project, Sharp Pins

MJ Lenderman capped off his year-long 'Manning Fireworks' tour with a triumphant show at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre as part of our Gather No Moss tour

Remembering D'Angelo's greatest songs, including "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," "Lady," "Brown Sugar," "Devil's Pie," "The Charade," and more

The 250 greatest songs of the 21st century so far -- from all over the musical map and every corner of the globe

Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' features musicians in the cast, incredible needle-drops, and a score by Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood

Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' features musicians in the cast, incredible needle-drops, and a score by Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood

Conor Oberst talks about the new Bright Eyes EP, 'Kids Table,' plus album anniversaries and trans and immigrant rights in our new interview

Fred Armisen talks about the spooky Halloween haunted-house sounds and more (airplanes, theaters, basketball) on his new '100 Sound Effects' album.

On his new solo project, Wilco's frontman turns in 30 new tracks that earn their keep and offer some hope for a troubled world

London rock trio Bar Italia talk about their new album, 'Some Like It Hot,' in our new interview

Singer-songwriter Casey Gomez Walker and her fiancé, Spencer Tweedy, talk about their excellent debut album with the band Case Oats

Water From Your Eyes' Nate Amos and Rachel Brown tell us the concepts behind the songs on their new album, 'It's a Beautiful Place'

Al Jardine talks about how he's keeping the Beach Boys' legacy alive by playing Brian Wilson's songs on tour with the Pet Sounds Band

David Byrne talks about his great new album, 'Who Is the Sky?,' and why he's not interested in a Talking Heads reunion in our new interview