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Nashville Airport could bear Dollyfest name in ’27
The world is honoring the enduring spirit of Dolly Parton in ways that speak to her extraordinary legacy, moving far
Shifty Shellshock revisits Crazy Town Frontman’s life and addiction
Crazy Town performing during Ozzfest 2001 (photo: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty Images). More than two years after the passing of
Andrew W.K. trades Party Hard for Jazz-Noir
From the high-octane energy of hard rock anthems to the hushed, cinematic depths of jazz-noir, Andrew W.K. has executed one
Olivia Rodrigo in action
The air at the Daisy Chain Fields Festival 2026 in Irvine, California, wasn’t just hot; it was electric. Amidst the
Gary Louris finds love and a new reason to write
When singer-songwriter Gary Louris is enjoying a quiet moment in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, he often finds himself distracted
Soft Cell’s Marc Almond never says never
There are some stories that don’t just live on the charts; they live in the chaotic, glittering wreckage of the
Interpol hunts the magic behind ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’
When Interpol first emerged, they were already weaving a sound that hinted at generational influences, even if the band remained
Chelsea Wolfe explores the dark groove
Singer-songwriter Chelsea Wolfe in Los Angeles as she prepared to release a new album, ‘The Dark.’ Singer-songwriter Chelsea Wolfe is
Sarah Davachi Tunes In and Turns In
In the realm of contemporary music, terms like “consort” often feel like relics from another age, perhaps whispered only in
Musical Frontiers with Chuck, Ligeti, and Tubman
Wrenching and inspiring: Georgia Anne Muldrow, shown here in Chicago in 2021, has made a great album with Harriet Tubman.
Olivia Rodrigo Fest raises $10M for women and girls
As the gates open on Daisy Chain Fields, the celebration isn’t just about unforgettable music—it’s about a powerful wave of
Zak Starkey joins The Who live
The Unlikely Reunion: How The Who and Zak Starkey Found Harmony After the Storm The personal saga of The Who—a
Angine de Poitrine LIVE at Ottawa Bluesfest
Photo Credit: Greg Kolz There is a phenomenon happening in the world of music that is as delightfully dissonant as
U2 Crushes Pogues Favorite Yeah Yeah
The echoes of the past continue to resonate in modern music, as U2 keeps the legacy of the late Shane
Daniele Luppi and Michael Kiwanuka drop a new LP
photo: Liz Hart Daniele Luppi has taken a treasure trove of forgotten Italian film music and transformed it into a
Rock’s Silent Rest
Johnny Ramone‘s memorial statue at Hollywood Forever. Hollywood Forever Cemetery isn’t just a resting place; it’s a glorious, sprawling showbiz
Boys sail to Jupiter in a sea of blue dots
Image credit: Lucy Bullington There’s a particular shade of blue haunting the concert industry this year, and it has nothing
Music and Art Collide Visually
When Music + Art Collide “Art is how we decorate space. Music is how we decorate time.” The collision of
Deep Cut Friday: Dolly Parton’s “Down From Dover”
When Dolly Parton released her fifth solo album, The Fairest of Them All, in 1970, she was just 24 years
5 Albums Jim Ward Can’t Live Without
The path of a musician is rarely a straight line; it is a collection of loud, messy, and deeply meaningful
Olivia Rodrigo at the Taco Bell and Grammy Museum
photo: Taco Bell Olivia Rodrigo is not just dropping albums; she’s dropping experiences. The pop sensation is blending her intensely
Pearl Jam Performance Pressed to Vinyl
Thirty-five years after the seismic shift that was Ten launched Pearl Jam into rock history, the band is preparing to
Dolly Parton Cancer Battle and Film Tributes
The story of Dolly Parton is one defined by boundless generosity, a spirit that continued to shine brightly even in
Inked & Amped unite Chicago’s music and DIY scene
Bully Rock music, intricate tattoo culture, and the electric energy of Chicago nightlife are set to collide next month in
Sky’s limit David Byrne concert film visuals
When an artist dedicates decades to blurring the lines between music, theater, and visual art, the resulting spectacle demands a