Rising Star
Mark Jacob Lenderman is technically homeless. As we’re walking to a bar near his hotel, he explains that after moving to Durham, North Carolina, he’s been staying with friends while…
Guns N’ Roses, Tool Board Black Sabbath Farewell Show
Guns N’ Roses, Tool, producer/musician Andrew Watt, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid have been added to the lineup for Back to the…
Horsegirl’s Sophomore Album is a Beautiful and Chaotic Coming-of-Age Story
“I’m translating my talk to tones.” Nora Cheng sings this lyric in the song “Information Content” but it comes through as a guiding principle across Horsegirl’s entire second album, released…
‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Doc Soars into Wide Release
When filmmaker Bernard MacMahon began thinking about making a documentary about the early days of Led Zeppelin, he was warned against it. The British director recalls, “We had a couple…
Dimash Qudaibergen: A Parisian Triumph of Music, Art, and Fashion
In the city of light, where centuries of culture and creativity converge, Dimash Qudaibergen orchestrated a masterful takeover, seamlessly blending his artistry with the storied worlds of haute couture and…
The Wombats Frontman Matthew Murphy Charts a New Course
Everything I read about The Wombats ahead of meeting the U.K. group’s frontperson and principal songwriter, Matthew “Murph” Murphy, emphasized his introversion, social anxiety, and depression. I arrived prepared to…
D’Angelo Returning To Live Action At Roots Picnic
D’Angelo will play just his second full concert since 2016 as part of the annual Roots Picnic, which will be held May 31-June 1 at the Mann in Philadelphia. The…
Paul Simon, Paul McCartney Bookend ‘SNL’ 50th Anniversary Episode
Two Saturday Night Live musical mainstays bookended the NBC show’s live 50th anniversary episode last night (Feb. 15), as Paul Simon opened the festivities with “Homeward Bound” in tandem with…
Post Malone Fronts Nirvana, Eddie Vedder Jams With The Roots At ‘SNL’ 50th Concert
Grunge was alive and well last night (Feb. 14) during Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary concert at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, as Post Malone fronted a one-song Nirvana…
Bon Iver Is All ‘Love’ On First Single From New LP
Bon Iver radiate an uncharacteristic optimism and upbeat vibe on “Everything Is Peaceful Love,” the first single from the Justin Vernon-led project’s upcoming album, SABLE, fABLE, due April 11 from…